2 Week Sweater
I finished this sweater in 2 weeks. I had no intention of knitting it in 2 weeks when I started. As a matter of fact I had no intention of turning it into a sweater immediately when I bought the yarn. I purchased the yarn to add to my stash for some as of then unknown sweater.
Pattern: Symbolic Knots by Melissa Leapman (from the book the Best of Knitters’s Arans and Celtics)
Yarn: Lamb’s Pride Bulky, Kiwi Colorway
Needles: Options #8
I absolutely loved knitting this sweater, even the miles of endless seed stitch. I developed a rhythm rather quickly. I do knit English and throw my yarn, even though I know how to knit Continental, I am working on evening out my stitches ( I purl tighter than I knit). This sweater will be perfect for my upcoming move to Seattle, the weather there will actually allow me to wear it quite often.
As I was getting ready to leave SnB this morning, Beth saw a picture sitting in my lap. Currently, all my projects go perfectly with my purple Jordana Paige Satchel, so Beth and I felt the need to capture the shot to share.
I am so glad you decided to use that oh-so-sassy picture! You give Zoolander a run for his money. The sweater is simply stunning, and I’m glad your celtic knot doesn’t look like a talking you-know-what. Just as beautiful!
October 11th, 2006 at 4:53 pm
Love that sweater, and am still in awe of the two week timeline! All that seed stitch… I do feel like the cheerleader/midwife though!
October 11th, 2006 at 5:33 pm
Wow! What a beautiful sweater. That’ll keep you toasty warm up north. I, too am in awe of you and your knitting talent.
October 11th, 2006 at 11:20 pm
Oh, one more thing, I bet Jillian will be loving all the pretty purples hue’s in the bag. LOL Hi Jillian! Great idea for the picture, Beth.
October 11th, 2006 at 11:25 pm
Beautiful sweater Marie! You look smashing, dahling.
I love it!
October 12th, 2006 at 12:55 pm
Beautiful sweater! 2 weeks??? Whoa. Crazy. Bummed I didn’t get to see you (and it) yesterday!
And ahhh, a purple girl!
October 12th, 2006 at 2:01 pm
Smashing sweater! Perfect for your soon to be PacWest autumn.
Love the sassy pose.
October 12th, 2006 at 4:43 pm
Well you did it and it looks just wonderful!!
I love that sweater and now I know someone that has actually made it, endless seed stitch and all.
October 13th, 2006 at 5:27 pm
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