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Knitting: Maren
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Maren

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
The Top-Down Icelandic Sweater »
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Category: Knitting

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Outdoorsy, Classic, Retro / Vintage, Casual, Preppy, Traditional

Materials

Istex Lett-Lopi

What are you most proud of?

Learning how to do colorwork.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Make a gauge swatch. I was too lazy to do that and made a slightly shrunken sweater. See my additional thoughts here: http://idreamofhandmades.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/maren/

 

22 comments

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heidavanbeek on craftsy.com
heidavanbeek
Mar 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love the colors you used it looks lovely on you!
JennLT on craftsy.com
JennLT
Mar 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
The fit is perfect on you! I'm inspired to finally take the dive and try knitting a sweater myself. Great job!
filianoctis on craftsy.com
filianoctis
Mar 05, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I can't wait to see yours! You'll have so much fun. :)
Jaxie985 on craftsy.com
Jaxie985
Jan 23, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I like the fit very much!! Awesome job.
Jettquilts on craftsy.com
Jettquilts
Jan 21, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful job! This looks lovely on you!
gudrunsp1184451 on craftsy.com
gudrunsp1184451
Jan 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love your work. Looks werth nice
Tobytomkitten on craftsy.com
Tobytomkitten
Jan 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That looks adorable!
suekent_69193895 on craftsy.com
suekent_69193895
Jan 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! Did you plan on altering the fit for the closer look? I like that a lot, and think I may want to do the same with mine (when I start it!).
filianoctis on craftsy.com
filianoctis
Jan 04, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I did not intend to knit the cardigan with this particular fit. It's a result of my knit-too-tight-itis and swatch-phobia. :)
cecgreen7 on craftsy.com
cecgreen7
Jan 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Actually, I love the "shrunken" fit of your sweater! Very cool, and modern. It's a gorgeous piece. Congrats!
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Fantastic job. Love your buttons.
Aunt Lili on craftsy.com
Aunt Lili
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Oh that's cool! I like it as a three-quarter sleeve.
filianoctis on craftsy.com
filianoctis
Jan 02, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I'm beginning to also. :)
tjmojo on craftsy.com
tjmojo
Dec 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I wouldn't have thought "shrunken" if you hadn't mentioned it. The fit is retro and stylish on you, and quite flattering. Well done!
filianoctis on craftsy.com
filianoctis
Jan 01, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much! :)
qwiltbug on craftsy.com
qwiltbug
Dec 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Yes, I've lived in Gator Country for 22 years. The whole town still turns orange and blue on game day! My husband is a quite a fanatic and has several Tim Tebow autographs along with many others. It's definitely a fun place to live !
qwiltbug on craftsy.com
qwiltbug
Dec 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I agree that the fit is great. I also love the way you put the buttons all the way down the front. It looks wonderful with jeans as well as the skirt. Super job !
filianoctis on craftsy.com
filianoctis
Dec 31, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much! I see you're from Gainesville - I went to UF for undergrad. Go Gators! ;)
warbler01 on craftsy.com
warbler01
Dec 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It is very nice! I like your color combinations.
filianoctis on craftsy.com
filianoctis
Dec 31, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! :)
Winster on craftsy.com
Winster
Dec 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! I like that you made yours to fit closer to the body--very flattering.
filianoctis on craftsy.com
filianoctis
Dec 31, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much! The fit was purely unintentional, but I like things to fit a little closer too. :)

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