This has been a paltry month for finishing thing at ATU, but over 2 cups of strong Lady Grey, I managed to create this pile of ends.
because the man-size raglan is complete. It's taken ... A G E S !!! I've taken indoor and outdoor photos to illustrate the difference that natural lighting can make. First, the indoor photos.
Here's a close-up of the sleeve edging and the pattern stitch. I think that using sock yarn on the edges will give it a much better wear, but it's hard to sew it in without a bit of the yarn poking through.
Then, racing outside to capture the last of the rays of sunlight....
I love the crispness of autumn. There is a lot of colour in the garden.
I owe some special thanks to Rowanette Sam, for finding this pattern for me. I really wanted to knit something in 4 ply and had a hard time finding the right pattern, but she came through and found thing in JL's.
OK, now, I'm going to race and try to finish something else before October ends and the tricker treaters come demanding their candy. When I first came to London, I was regularly visited by children, escorted by parents, lurking behind trees and shrubs. In the past few years, there has only been a trickle. It seems a bit sad, that children don't come out in their costumes. What does it say about the society that we live in, when we can't trust our neighbours.
I just have one word for you... Bea-U-ti-ful! I happen to have a particular fondness for the the accent color on the cuffs and neck.
Posted by: Jennifer at November 7, 2004 09:30 AMIt's beautiful, really lovely and the colour is too. Could you separate the jumper from your husband on Thursday so that we can have a look? A. xx
Posted by: Amelia at November 2, 2004 07:27 AMfabulous jumper Polly, but I wonder who was taking the photos?? Hubbie?
I'm struggling with a short sleeved 4ply top!
Dawn :)
Posted by: dawn at November 2, 2004 12:39 AMBrilliant! Stunning! The sweater looks wonderful, and what a great feeling it must be finishing it. Hope James wears it lots. Feel privileged to have made a tiny contribution.
Posted by: Sam at November 1, 2004 04:26 PMThat is a really nice sweater. Great work. It takes alot of patience to knit a MAN sized sweater.
Maybe alot of the childen have grown. Other than that this is a really sad world we live in.
Posted by: Eilene at November 1, 2004 02:41 PMExcellent sweater! What a lot of knitting - you did a beautiful job. We didn't get any trick or treaters, but that's because we live at the end of a very, very long, unlit country lane and it's just too scary to walk up it in the dark! Shame too, as I did have some pretty good treats which somebody else will have to eat now. Who, me?!
Posted by: Anita at November 1, 2004 02:23 PMPolly, We DEMAND to see Hubby in it!!!!!! It's gorgeous. So drapey in the 4-ply.
Thank goodness he deserves this kind of coddling!! xoxox Kay
Posted by: Kay at November 1, 2004 01:50 AMHi Polly, Congratulation on finishing the huge st-st sweater ! You are really a patient knitter. I've already informed to James that he will receive only 1 - 2 new sweater/ cardigan this year. He is request something colourful !
Happy knitting !
Eva
That is HUGE, but you model it so graciously!
And I like the pile of ends, that is the happiest finishing bit to me :)
I should finish something...
Posted by: stinkerbell at October 31, 2004 09:54 PMCongratulations on finishing the man mountain jumper, so beautifully modelled too. It looks as if it would fit you twice over and still have room to snuggle up in.
Jeremy came in from trick or treating with a few friends, too full of sweets to want supper and slightly richer too. We have had some lovely costumes at his karate club hallowe'en party too, such fun for the children.
Posted by: Louise at October 31, 2004 08:46 PMWow! An entire man-sized sweater! My husband is still waiting on just a scarf...poor dear. I agree with your Halloween comments--here in NYC it's even weirder. If there aren't any children in your building you'd never know it was Halloween. I wish the merchants at least would have trick or treating--I miss seeing the kids all dressed up!
ps--I really, really like the second button from the 29th!
A beautiful sweater - and a really stunning garden!!
Posted by: Marta at October 31, 2004 07:20 PMA beautiful sweater - and a real stunning garden!!
Posted by: Marta at October 31, 2004 07:20 PMTotally knitting un-related, but I want a backyard like that. Knitting related: I am now scared to knit a sweater for the hubby. That's a lot of square mileage. Beautiful job, Polly. If I send you my yarn over, would you ... maybe not. ;-)
Posted by: valentina at October 31, 2004 06:46 PM