My 1st SWEATER!

#1

I have been so afraid to make anything that wasn’t a square or rectangle. Now I ask myself . . . WHY?

This was a super easy pattern (from Patterfish Reynolds 82093) and I learned something about myself as a knitter. I knit super tight. Pattern called for 660 yards of Lopi Bulky, (Gauge 10 st.= 4 in. on size 13) using size 11 needles. In order to get the proper gauge I would had to use at least size 13 needles, and then it would have been too loose of a knit.

Instead . . . I used Rowan “Big Wool” (Gauge 8 st.= 4 in. on size 17 or 19) on size 11. I used almost almost all 10 skeins (870 yds.) I had purchased.

At any rate . . . I want to encourage others, who are also afraid, to dive in and go for it! But buy extra yarn, LOL.

Kathi

#2

That’s beautiful! :yay:

#3

I love your sweater! Was the Rowan Big Wool softer than the Lopi? I think it is a bit scratchy unless there is something else next to your skin. I just had a similar problem with a Lopi cardigan I am making. Had to rip out a foot I knitted because my knitting was tighter than the guage swatch I did. Started over and now I am distracted by other projects. Will get back to it soon. I can hardly believe this is your first sweater.

#4

Bravo :yay: :yay: It turned out beautiful and I love the style. It looks nice and cozy.

#5

Kathy, your sweater is beautiful! Sweaters can be intimidating, but you’ve now been there, done that. Good for you. It looks really great on you…the fit is perfect. Congratulations!

#6

Oh wow Kathi! Your FIRST SWEATER???!!!
It’s stunning in more ways than one: love the yarn, love the color, love the fit, love the perfect st st!

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Kudos to you, Sister!

#7

That sweater is so perfect it doesn’t look hand-knit!!!

:cheering: :cheering: :cheering:

Judy

#8

It’s beautiful, and it looks lovely on you. I love that pattern!

#9

Beautiful! Fantastic! Just your size. Easier done than said.
:heart: :muah: :inlove:

#10

Great job! It looks wonderful on you!

#11

Congratulations!!! It turned out awesome!!! :slight_smile:

#12

Great Job! Love the color and it looks great on you. Nothing can stop you now!!!

#13

Great job! Looks so very comfy!

#14

It looks great!!! I’m terrified to knit a sweater… but… maybe one day…

#15

I was also scared to knit my first sweater. Now that I have one completed I have more confidence about myself as a knitter. You did a wonderful job, it’s a beautiful sweater that looks great on you.

#16

but it was knitted for my daughter.

Thanks for all the wonderful comments. They made me feel all fuzzy!
:aww:

Kathi

P.S. 3 quarters done with my 1st cardigan, also for my daughter.

#17

Congrats!:cheering: It’s looks great!

#18

That came out GREAT! I love the big sweater look! I have a few sweaters in my Ravelry queue…someday I’ll bite the bullet!

#19

I think it’s great too . . . can’t wait to see a photo of your cardigan!

#20

It’s fantastic! Aren’t you proud of yourself?!