if this were ANTM, I’d be sent home

Posted on | September 22, 2009 | 26 Comments

Because good lard, I couldn’t take a decent picture yesterday for anything!

Still, I’ll give you what I’ve got.

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Yes, I know this is blurry.  Believe me when I say this is the only picture of my face where I don’t look like a stern, lobotomized German nanny.  In fact, my expression reminds me of a picture our wedding photographer took where I have a completely vacant look – if you’re nice, I’ll scan and share it because it’s just too funny.

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I braved the rain for you and especially so Tami wouldn’t call me a wimp!

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I was a bit worried about the Stockinette Roll once I realized that the crochet lettuce edging wouldn’t prevent it.  So I ditched the edging altogether and knit an extra 15 rows on the sleeves because if there’s anything I can’t stand, it’s sleeves that are just *that much* too short.  As it is – it’s perfect!

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I love this sweater.  It’s lightweight, it’s seamless, it can be worn many different ways, it looks good with jeans and dress pants.   This is the first time I’ve knit a sleeve top-down using short rows and I am SOLD.  It’s a little fiddly at first, but fits PERFECTLY.  Love that, because shoulder seams are difficult for me.

Thanks for tuning in!  And thanks to SB, my personal Nigel Barker!

Category: Finished Objects

Comments

26 Responses to “if this were ANTM, I’d be sent home”

  1. Cheryl S.
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 9:13 am

    Awesome! I think it looks even better without the lettuce edging. It looks great on you.

  2. Lynn in Tucson
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 9:22 am

    The rain photos are much appreciated as well!

    (And look! You’re a redhead!)

  3. Becky
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 9:33 am

    So THAT’S what you look like. Hi! :-) The sweater looks great. Nice job!

  4. Carrie
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 9:36 am

    It looks great! I must admit, seeing it in Twist made me wonder WTH everyone was raving about, but seeing yours makes me understand.

  5. Kathy
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 9:47 am

    It looks AWESOME!

  6. Anne
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 9:50 am

    I wasn’t sure about that pattern when I saw it in TC. I like it a whole lot better in your pics! Bet it’ll be a great, multiseason cardi for you.

  7. barefoot rooster
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 9:57 am

    i agree — i like it without the edging. and i love it in this dark tweedy brown! victory.

  8. Tonni
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 10:04 am

    I would have never thought this pattern would look so good. When I saw it in Twist Collective, I thought “who would knit that?”! Looks great afterall and I LOVE you yarn choice!

  9. Meg
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 10:13 am

    I’ll echo what everyone else has said — pix in TC made me wonder why you liked this sweater. Now I see why; it looks great on you. And your hair! It’s gotten so long since I last saw you. I like the red too.

  10. Paula
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 10:33 am

    That looks great

  11. kmkat
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 10:45 am

    You will wear that sweater to death — it is perfect! I have been thinking that a lightweight sweater would be a good addition to my wardrobe. Should it be this one? Never mind, I have too much in the queue already.

  12. Mandy
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 11:00 am

    Haha! This is awesome because I KNOW what it takes to get “the shot”. The pictures are hilarious, in the best way, and I can see that the sweater is great.

  13. margene
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 11:07 am

    Hi Elizabeth! The sweater looks marvelous in a tweedy yarn. I’m so glad you braved the elements. Hope you’re high and dry!

  14. Tina M.
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 11:18 am

    You look LOVELY :) Huzzah, beautiful job, and beautiful model!

  15. Emma in France
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 11:34 am

    It’s beautiful!

    Funnily enough, I’m hoping to do one in Rowanspun 4 ply too.

  16. Tami
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 11:45 am

    LOL, Gorgeous! Doesn’t that red make your blue eyes sparkle! Even in the blurry photo your eyes just shone through.

    If I didn’t have a number of sweater patterns that are free that I have yet to knit up, I’d add this one to my queue after seeing yours all done up!

  17. Cookie
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 12:07 pm

    Woo Hoo!

    It’s a win!

  18. Manise
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 12:19 pm

    Wow! That looks awesome on you. Now I want one. Are the sleeves comfortable and not tight and bindy? Because that’s always the killer for me and my meaty arms. :-)

  19. Laurie
    September 22nd, 2009 @ 12:41 pm

    That looks SO good on you. I could not picture it with human shape in your prior pix. So so nice. And I agree with Manise, now I want one.

  20. Jen
    September 23rd, 2009 @ 6:03 am

    Aw! I love the sweater AND the pics! It’s been raining here a bit, too. I can’t complain but it has given the roses a beating for sure. Great post sis~

  21. grace
    September 23rd, 2009 @ 6:31 am

    The sweater looks fantastic! As do you. :)

  22. Miss Scarlett
    September 23rd, 2009 @ 7:27 pm

    Fantastic!
    It looks so good on you ( I love your haircolour too!)
    Great job knitting it — good call about the extra rows for the roll up action, so clever a knitter you are

    I might just have to add this to my endless queue on Ravelry…

  23. wendy g
    September 24th, 2009 @ 7:00 am

    Love the sweater on you!

  24. mel
    September 25th, 2009 @ 11:21 am

    What a great sweater!! Love the style and fit. Hope you all aren’t drowning over there!!

  25. Sandy
    October 5th, 2009 @ 10:10 am

    Rawr!!!!

  26. stacey
    October 5th, 2009 @ 2:36 pm

    I love it! I love the red hair too!