F.O. Tilted Duster




Yep. FINALLY FINISHED. Blocked and with buttons.

Project Details: 8 skeins of Berroco Peruvia (which the pattern called for) on size 9 needles. If you remember gauge was hard for me to get on this project. I got the fabulous buttons at Village Wools in ABQ (for anyone that is local). I started on August 19 and finished on September 19th. Not bad for a sweater I thought was going to take me forever.

Things I changed in the pattern: I lengthened the sleeves (I have long arms). My row gauge wasn't the same as the pattern so I stopped 10 rows short of what the pattern called for because my measurement was what I wanted. I picked up more stitches around the neck because I wanted something less tight (I hate stuff squeezing my neck). I think it doesn't look too bad and it stays away from my neck the way I wanted it to.

Overall a fun knit with interesting construction. I'd highly recommend it!

Comments

  1. AnneSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    It really looks fantastic on. Totally worth the trouble and angst. :) Buttons are great too!!

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  2. EsterSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I love it! It fits you really well.

    Congrats on the WIP -- and just in time for the first official day of Fall! =)

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  3. BeverlySeptember 23, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    It looks so pretty on you! Good job!!

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