Mar 26 2009
Fifteen Day Forrest Pulli
Cross-country knitting and a finished pullover in only fifteen days!
Forrest Pulli
Pattern: Rebecca 33, pattern #26
Yarn: Kraemer Tatamy Tweed in “Forrest”
Needles: Size US 8 and 9
Started 3/11 – Finished 3/26
[All Forrest Pulli photos here]
The simple v-neck caught my eye in the Rebecca 33 magazine earlier this year. I thought it would be a nice casual pullover that would pair with all sorts of clothes. The lines and shape, as well as the tweedy yarn, ensures that this sweater will be a classic wardrobe piece for years to come.
I made small modifications to the pattern:
- Made a small gauge change – I didn’t really do any math to change it up, but tried it on as I went along.
- Knit in the round up to the armholes and then separated knitting back and forth for the bodice and v-neck.
- I shortened the sleeves to three-quarters
My first big project completed for the first month of Project Spectrum – I love the green with all of the color flecks. It seems fitting for Project Spectrum in that way.
The Tatamy Tweed is an interesting yarn – I like the fact that there is a cotton blend tweed for warmer weather. The yarn has a pretty significant acrylic content (I don’t have the label, but I think it was 60/40 acrylic and cotton). Because of the content, it has a little unexpected shine to it, but not in a squeaky way… I hope that the acrylic content does not make this garment too hot and less “breathable” on warmer days. It was relatively pleasant to work with, although the ply can easily become untwisted when seaming. I have some leftovers which will be good for small accessories.
…and I am ahead of schedule for the Ravelry National Knit a Sweater a Month Dodecathlon (NaKniSweMoDo) – this is my fifth complete garment this year! I have one that I haven’t shown you yet… but I have to wait till Easter weekend to give it to my sister, the recipient 
It looks wonderful! Enjoy it.
This sweater is beautiful–the shape and color are so flattering on you! Wonderful work, Lolly.
It looks great! I’m sure you’re going to have fun picking out all the color flecks with different color shirts underneath.
That looks so beautiful on you!
Love the sweater & you look skinny!
lolly, it’s beautiful! great color on you, and i love the tweed. what a quick knit!
That looks awesome – the colour is great on you and such a good fit!
You are so.damn.cute. Love that top photo of you and love the new sweater!
It’s lovely. I need more basic sweaters like this.
Okay, how CUTE do you look in that first photo?!?!?!
The color is so..yum! And I love the little pink in the pics
Great knit Lolly, and you look so lovely in that top photograph!
Your fifth! Oh my your needles are on fire
Love this, a real classic as you say and that green on you is lovely. So nice to have a piece filled with all those lovely memories and ready to make more as you will wear it a lot I would think.
The color is really lovely on you and I like how the flecks liven it up.
What a beautiful sweater! The sleeves look really good at three-quarter length.
The color is amasing! And it looks great on you!
Love it!
The sweater does suit you so well. I have to say the yoga must be agreeing with you because your photo makes you look so slim and pretty.
That is a great jumper. I thing the 3/4 sleeves really make it, and the green of course!
It is fabulous, and I must say, you look pretty good in the photos!
Lolly, what a fantastic sweater…great color, great fit. Definitely a sweater you will wear a lot. Can’t wait to see the one for your sister.
That is a GREAT color and I love the style of the sweater. Just gorgeous! yay!!!
It looks great, Lolly!
The color is beautiful! Nothing like a quick, well fitting knit!
The fit is really wonderful on you… and how nice that you’ll think of Jenna every time you wear it.
Oooh that color looks fantastic on you! I love the simple shape of it too. And the sleeves are a great length!
It looks great on you! The green brings out your eyes and the fit is super-flattering. Gorgeous!
I LOVE V-neck, I never knit one…thanks for the inspiration.
It looks wonderful, Lolly, and I *love* the pink underneath!
Lolly, this is so great! I’m thinking of running to my stash this instant to see if I can make one for myself!!! Great, flattering sweater.
Lovely yarn and a wonderful sweater. I must say that you are looking very well and healthful, so inspiring.
The sweater is very flattering! I love tweed and the color of this one is just wonderful.
it’s beautiful! It looks like a sweater that will get a lot of wear.
lolly, you are always so enchanting. Really, every picture of you makes me smile. the sweater’s not bad either, heh.
It looks great, Lolly! Love the speckles!
I love it and the color if fantastic on you!
So pretty! What an interesting yarn; I’ll have to look for it at my LYS.
That color is rockin’ on you!
Lovely! And the color is very forest-y.
That is a beautiful sweater!
i love it! it’s a perfect, classic knit. you look stunning in it!
I love this sweater, Lolly! And, YOU-mi dear, are looking FABULOUS!
The emerald color looks fabulous on you!
This is gorgeous on you! Wow – you look fantastic!!!
You look great, Lolly…. so healthy and radiant
oH! and the sweater looks good too, hehe.
It is fabulous, and fits you very well. You look absolutely fantastic, too!
Great simple sweater – it’s very flattering – and the green looks wonderful on you.
Oh, Lolly! What a gorgeous gorgeous top – it’s entirely perfect in every way!
oh, that color is so beautiful, it makes you sparkle.
15 days for a sweater is awesome. you are my new knitting heroine.
Wow, I still cannot believe how quickly you made this, even with all that flying time! It’s wonderful, very flattering and a great color for you. I hope that it will always remind you of your first trip to the Evergreen State. xoxo
that is a quick and lovely knit Lolly. Green is your colour too.
Lolly, I love your looks on that picture. The sweater is beautiful. Congrats!
How beautiful you are in that top photo! That color is great…nice job and congratulations on another finished garment!
I love the color, it looks great on you! The sweater is beautiful!
very nice. i love the colour and the simplicity of the design.
can i ask about your necklace — it is lovely. online?
You look so pretty in it! I can’t believe you’re giving it away. Lucky sis.
Nicole: this one is definitely staying with me
I knit something else for my sister!
Great pullover! I liked that pattern when I saw it in the magazine (anything green grabs me), and it looks good in real life, too ; )
Lovely work.
Lolly, you look so beautiful with your hair up. The sweater looks lovely too.
Very lovely, simple elegance can be so rewarding.
I love the color! Looks like a nice, comfortable sweater. Looks great on you!
Such a lovely green on you!
such a gorgeous pullover! and you look so good! i’m happy to see you happy and healthy
Looks like the perfect sweater to me!
What a lovely sweater Lolly. The green is jewel like.
man, lolly, you are looking SHARP
love your knitting, too!
keep up the great work!!!
Gorgeous sweater! the color is fantastic on you. And congratulations on the quick turnaround!
Lolly, that is truely beautiful, and you look fantastic wearing it!
Too darling. And you look gorgeous wearing it!
Fantastic sweater! Both color and sweater suit you wonderfully.
Gorgeous! Love the colors. And you’re looking good in it!
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