Sep 22 2006
Delectable Debut
Pomegranate Pullover is done!
…and since the weather was pristine yesterday afternoon, I decided outdoor photographs were in order!
Of course, I needed one of the pomegranates from my collection to remind you just why I call this sweater "Pomegranate" - the color is a dead ringer for the fruit! It captures the three-way color blend of pink, orange, and red so well. No wonder I was drawn to the yarn at the craft fair, nearly a year ago…
Pomegranate Pullover
Pattern: "Mohair Hoodie" from Knitting to Go Deck by Kris Percival
Yarn: Woolarina Handpaints Merino Laceweight
Needles: Size US 9 bamboo needles
Started: March 2006 / Finished: September 2006
See the Pomegranate Pullover Photo Mosaic!
This sweater started back in the Project Spectrum Red/Pink month of March, and it has been on the back burner ever since, coming to the forefront once again for Project Spectrum Clean Sweep. I did a few rows here and there, but there was no real progress until the last few weeks. I am so happy to have it finished! Maryland's weather is mild right now - chilly mornings and warm days - so this pullover is the perfect garment. And I even have a pomegranate-colored cami to wear underneath!
I used the pattern more as a guideline, primarily for the set-in sleeves. I used a lot of creative license in this one: I omitted the hood, which is an option that the pattern gives, but I also omitted the mock turtleneck that it calls for if you don't do the hood. I picked up the stitches to do so, but the laceweight was floppy, and not suited for that kind of neckline. I did a pretty little single crochet chain - the extent of my crochet skills - and the crew neck is a much better fit for the yarn and for my style. I also cropped the sleeves to my preferred three-quarters length, and made the torso longer than the pattern - seeing it now, I could have gone even more.
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The Knitting to Go Deck was a great find. It contains 25 patterns for women, men, and children - all of the patterns are printed out on folded cards that fit into a knitting bag so well! The patterns are basic in nature, and provide a great jumping off point if you want to experiment with lace, and/or textures in your knitting. I split the deck with my mom and sister who wanted to try some of the beginner patterns. |
I picked it up at a bookstore in Grand Central Terminal where I was waiting to meet Carrie back in March. I had a gauzy light pattern in mind for this yarn from the moment I bought it, and as I flipped through this deck, I found this pattern. It was perfect! When I got home, I swatched and had to play with the gauge a little to ensure a proper fit. As many of you have noted, my shape has changed since March - specifically up top (I am wondering just where my b**bs went…) I am glad that I decided on a smaller fit and size - I think it will fit me as I continue to lose weight.
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Speaking of great books… I recently borrowed Amy Butler's In Stitches from my friend Avice (check out her lovely Rowan Seabreeze pullover and her Log Cabin blanket!) and after just flipping through, I added it to my wishlist. This book is spectacular! I really want to catch the sewing bug ~ this book has so many patterns, and best of all: detailed technical diagrams! |
Here's a little sneak peek…
(Click on the photo for links to larger photographs)
This weekend will finally be a restful one - it may even give me a chance to answer my huge backlog of emails (I am sorry if you have been waiting to hear from me!)
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This looks great! The color is perfect for you, too.
YAY i am loving that sweater girl
you look beautiful!!
Oh I love it - and the colour is perfect on you!! Congratulations!!
Lolly, the pom sweater is really so nice on you! Lovely color. I have the Amy Butler book, and I just love it! I have already done a couple of aprons…they are wonderful, easy patterns. I posted the apron a few days ago. Don’t you just love the whole book?
You’re a machine! Go girl!
It’s brilliant, Lolly: brilliant color, brilliant fit, brilliant you!
Lolly, the sweater looks GREAT on you! Well done! Very, very good color. Thanks for the links to the Amy Butler book pictures. I just fell in love with that checkbook wallet. That book is officially a MUST now. Have a great, restful weekend - you deserve it (I’m convinced you don’t sleep, you always have so much good stuff going on)!
If you need any peer pressure to get you sewing, just let me know… happy to oblige!
what a fab sweater! you look terrific. i love the laceweight effect and the beautiful pomegranate color.
and you’re going to take up sewing! me too! but somehow i think it would take a looong time before the sewing love could overtake the knitting love…
i was so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandma. it’s wonderful that you and your sisters got to know her and that you could be with your family to say goodbye.
take care - d.
It looks beautiful on you! What a great fit.
Your sweater looks great - and you’re right, it matches the real POM perfectly! Don’t worry too much about losing your curves - that’s nothing a visit to Victoria’s Secret can’t fix!
BTW - you’re my 1000th commenter! I’ll send you a link so you can pick your prize!
beautiful! - the color looks great on you!!!
The Pom looks great. I really like the color on you. The knitting to go deck sounds like a handy thing to have.
fabulous darling - it is very flattering and I know that yarn is so gorgeous!
That came out so lovely, I just don’t know what to say…Except that you are too cute! Pom looks great, even w/o the hoodie!
I have been seeing Amy Butler around quite a bit lately, and I feel like it’s just the thing that might make me want to break out my mom’s old sewing machine!
Oh what a pretty color sweater!! It looks great on you!
Looks great, what a success! I’m glad you went hoodless, it’s much more sophisticated. Love the first shot, too - so sassy
The pullover looks so great! And, you look fabulous too!
Ooo Lolly, your new sweater looks really beautiful! No hood was definitely the right choice.
Pomegranate is beautiful! It looks perfect on you! You’re looking fabulous!
Pomegranate looks fabulous on you! Have you caught up all your past PS projects? I’m still working on Cutaway (pink) but Joho just isn’t going to meet the deadline.
beautiful, lolly! fantastic colour and great fit. congrats on a brill new jumper.
i have ordered the amy butler book - can’t wait to hold it in my hands!
You look so good! And so does the sweater. And the Amy Butler book is awesome, right? I love that woman.
that so pretty and I love the color. It looks great on you!
It’s finished and it looks so awesome on you! How do you do it all Lolly girl??!!Shewwww. Ohhh, loving the Amy Butler book too. So happy to hear you will finally be getting some much deserved rest this weekend.
Lolly, I love it!!! What a gorgeous color, and it looks great on you!
it’s really lovely, and you put this one on my radar too. it fits you so well. i hope it will be a good top for you as you continue weight loss. and if not, is there a better reason to frog than the fact that you’ve shrunk a few sizes?
That’s beautiful! And the color is perfect for you.
Fa. Bu. Lous! Great color on you!
Speaking of pomegranates, have I sent you this link already?
http://greengirlstudios.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GGS&Product_Code=229&Category_Code=PB
If that doesn’t work, go to greengirlstudios.com>online store>pewter beads, and scroll about 2/3 way down.
You’re looking very svelte. I’m trying so hard to get back on the wagon but it is so tough to get started. Keep up the good work cause you are rocking the Pom sweater.
Also, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear about your loss.
Tanya
Oooh, your pullover turned out great! That is a nice color on you, indeed.
I have “In Stitches” too and I think it’s such a fun book! I haven’t made anything yet, though–too much knitting going on! One of these days… I really like Amy Butler in general. Her fabric is GORGEOUS.
the pomegranate pullover looks DEE-licious!
I love this! You look awesome!! And I really like it sans hood with the black pants.
I love the sweater. It turned out great even without the hood. The color is great on you.
The sweater looks beautiful on you!
Girl, you are looking GOOD! I’ve been reading your blog for a while and know you’ve been sticking to your diet and exercise regime and just wanted to say it’s working. Today’s photo shows that you’ve really lost quite a bit of weight/inches. It’s lame to say, but you inspire me. Keep up the great work!
Pomegranate is fantastic! Lovely color and fit. I’m going to have to check out that Amy Butler book. It looks very interesting!
It must be the day of Pomegranate’s for me. I had Pomegranate and Lime seltzer during lunch today.
I really like your pullover. It’s a beautiful color.
Gorgeous. It looks great on you and is such a perfect style for a lot of wear - it can just go anywhere. I love the photos from the Amy Butler book - I want that wallet/purse!
And it’s CHOCK FULL of antioxidants, too! Lovely photos, lovely sweater.
Your new pullover looks great! Thanks for the link to the book. It looks like a great book!
Gorgeous! You look lovely!
Your pomegranate is gorgeous! It looks great on you too.
Love the book, too bad sewing makes me want to punch something really hard.
Check you out in all your skinny fabulous-ness! I adore that sweater. You totally make it!
Woohoo! You look wonderful in it. I think the color compliments your skintone.
Amy
It’s a good thing you like that color, Lolly, because it’s PERFECT for you! The new sweater looks GREAT. ; )
Just pomegranaty! (instead of peachy?) I hafta say, you are looking quite the slim slim slimmety slim all the sudden =) You’re doing so good!
Beautiful sweater - and the color is awesome ;o)
Beautiful sweater, and your blue eyes really pop in the first photo.
The sweater looks gorgeous on you. Kudos on the exercise and weight loss - you look wonderful.
Jo
Yay for an FO! Looks terrific and so do you!
Love the Pom, Lolly! You are looking great as well!
Hope to see you at Crafty Bastards! 8 more days! Eeek!
LOVE IT!!! I just may have to knit that one - where’s my list….? I think it’s getting too long!
great job!
It’s awful, isn’t it? I lost 8 lbs, but it was mostly breast-weight… I’m hoping my backside catches up to my front soon. The pullover looks lovely on you!
Lolly! it looks fantastic! nice job!
looks great! the color is absolutely wonderful!
i must have that amy butler book! it looks magnificent! now if i only had more time to sew…………
Your newest sweater is so pretty Lolly! What a perfect color for you. I love the expression on your face in the first picture.
Gorgeous color–great knit. You look beautiful!
Have a peaceful weekend!
You are rocken that sweater! It’s so cute on you! And speaking of cute…. girl you’re looking great! Bravo on the sweater and the new look - I’ve been reading your blog regularly and remeber reading that you have been following an exercise routine. I just wanted to leave a bit of encouragment and say that you are looking so great Lolly!
Well, I agree with everyone else…..looks beautiful on you. Love the color. I love that little deck of patterns too.
Hey! Fabulous sweater, loving the color and girl, I’m not sure you could be much cuter!!! That top photo is GREAT!!! I love pomegranates, they remind me of when I was a wee one… and they’re so yummy too! Glad you’re headed for a little relaxation, I don’t know how you do as much as you do!
Great color. You really whipped that sweater out quickly. Looks great on you. Thanks for heading up Socktober 2006!
What a great looking sweater! Way to go! And you are looking great too. That picture from your post the other day really shows how all your hard work is paying off. Congrats!
The sweater is lovely and the color looks wonderful on you!
I want the AB book so badly. I saw it at B&N and immediately added it to my wish list. It makes you want to drop your needles and get the sewing machine out. Even if, like me, you have no idea how to sew. Tee-hee.
Pomegranate looks absolutely delicious (and the fruit looks good too
). So gorgeous on you! I love Amy Butler’s fabrics and patterns, she and Denyse Schmidt have really been making me want to sew again.
Perfect color, perfect fit! Just lovely Lolly, well done!
I just bought In Stitches (love my bookstore job) and I can’t wait to dust off the sewing machine.
Your sweater looks great on you Lolly! Well done for finishing, it was worth the long wait. And thank you for the link to the book, it sounds really interesting…
You always look so cute! And congrats on finishing the sweater!
lolly, that sweater is so pretty. the fit and color are so flattering on you!
i was checking out that amy butler book at the bookstore the other day. it’s really pretty.
Yay, another beautiful project by Miss L! That’s a lovely color on you, my dear, and the fit is right on. You’re looking fantastic!
So beautiful!
Wow! Great job and what a lovely color : )
Beautiful pom sweater!
Beautiful sweater! It looks wonderful on you!
the sweater is gorgeous, and so are you! had i made that sweater, i think i would have made the exact same changes you did. i am all about the three-quarters sleeve.
wherever your b**bs went, i think mine went there too. lol!
That sweater looks fabulous! Congrats!
Thanks for sharing that book. I think I must get a copy!
What a pretty pomegranate pullover! Such a great shade for you.
The non-hoodie looks fantastic! What a great color!
Love the sweater, Love you
XXOO
Bravo!! It looks great!
I love the sweater! You look fabulous BTW. Just today I was at our local “Chapters” store and I looked at that very same book and though “hmmmmmmmmmm I think I must have this book - someday”.
I love that Knitting to Go Deck, but I haven’t tried anything from it yet….there are some great patterns, though. Nice job on the mods to the mohair hoodie…I wouldn’t have been able to come up with that myself.
Sang.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I *love* your pom sweater! It looks fabulous.
The pomegranate hoodieless hoodie is gorgeous, and it looks fantastic on you! Congrats!
Don’t go picking any flowers near any caves or anything! I wouldn’t want you to go the way of Persephone or anything.
Looks great.
Fantastic color, perfect fit - you look terrific!!
Congrats on the Pomegranate pullover - it’s lovely. Fits you perfectly, and the color is great.
The sweater turned out so well! And it looks great on you (probably because you’re looking so great, eh?!).
The sweater is hot, very, totally, beautifully hot! It works really well sans-hood. Great job! x