Pattern: Demi, from Rowan’s “Vintage Style”
Size: 34
Yarn: Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool (1 full skein, plus probably about half of two other skeins)
Buttons: Wooden Buttons from Peace Fleece
Needles Denise Circulars, size 6 and 8
I finally found the time to wash, block, and seam up Demi. Goodness gracious, the finishing took a lot out of me yesterday, but it was so worth it. I think this is the prettiest thing I have ever made. I love it! I love how classic it looks in cream, and I really love the way the wooden buttons look at the neckline.
I got my husband to take some pictures of me wearing it just a bit ago, using our pretty (but crazily overgrown) backyard garden as backdrop. Full disclosure: I adjusted the colors a bit in these pictures to make me look a little less like death, but not too much. And now, I shower you with photo goodness:
The obligatory front-facing picture, with me doing that awful thing where I stick my tongue out when I smile.
A side shot. I feel pretty, oh so pretty…
Back shot, in which you can see how messy my pinned-up braids look by the end of the day.
Closeup of buttons and my über-pale neck.
Hi, I have a giant forehead! But I’m wearing a pretty sweater, so who cares?
I love this sweater so much! And I honestly had a blast knitting it, too. All those twisted stitches and cables kept my hands very happy. I was very pleasantly surprised by the Fisherman’s Wool, too. It’s actually pretty soft against the skin, and it shows the fancy stitchwork like a dream. And of course, it’s so very affordable, which is also a huge plus! The sweater fits quite nicely, too, but also will still fit if I manage to put a little bit of weight back on, because the twisted rib is quite stretchy. I don’t think I could be much happier with the final result. Hooray for successful projects!
September 2, 2007 at 12:03 am
That sweater is adorable! I love the button neckline, there’s something about that detail that never fails to be charming.
September 2, 2007 at 2:19 am
It’s gorgeous! You did a beautiful job, and you do look oh, so pretty :)
September 2, 2007 at 3:18 am
Awww. Color adjustments or not, you look good, and the sweater looks great on you! Congratulations!
September 2, 2007 at 11:44 am
That’s it! I’m taking some time today to finish some of my sweater pieces. Your sweater is GORGEOUS….and Lion Brand?…who would have thought. Thanks so much for sharing. KNIT ON!
September 2, 2007 at 3:54 pm
OMG!!! Congratulations!!! That looks wonderful. I love it in the cream with the wooden buttons. Tres Chic!
September 2, 2007 at 4:25 pm
That looks awesome!!! Great job!! I love your braids too :) My hair isn’t long enough to do that with yet…but I think it looks so cute!! And I have to second the voice of amazment about the Lion Brand. I never really give it much though..but I’ll have to check out the Fisherman’s Wool now!!
September 2, 2007 at 6:08 pm
Whitney, Your sweater is GORGEOUS – I just keep looking at the pictures over and over again – what beautiful work you have done! I can’t stop staring at that close up – the stitches are PERFECT!!
and You look beautiful in it too!
September 2, 2007 at 8:05 pm
Beautiful sweater! And you look lovely–not remotely like death, unless Death is a pretty blonde in an exquisite handknit sweater, in which case, why worry?
September 2, 2007 at 10:57 pm
That is a gorgeous sweater. I absolutely love it. I might have to go out and buy a copy of vintage style soon!
Well done, it’s very pretty, classic, and quite flattering on you.
September 3, 2007 at 1:25 am
I never realized, looking at the other photos, how fitted this sweater is. Hot! Beautiful work, as always.
September 3, 2007 at 4:01 am
Lovely work. It’s a beautiful pattern, and beautifully executed. The buttons, as Jane says, are charming. (I probably would’ve tried to go for braided-leather-covered buttons, which would’ve overwhelmed the daintiness of the sweater.) You look great in it. Congratulations.
September 3, 2007 at 5:33 am
So pretty! Well done.
September 4, 2007 at 12:50 pm
that is a perfect sweater! the color is amazing. If I ever do Demi, I will be doing it in that color!!!! So would you recommend using the fisherman’s wool? it would make it really affordable (especially with a 40% off coupon from JoAnn’s or Michaels!)
wow. that just looks great.
September 4, 2007 at 7:11 pm
That is just gorgeous. The wooden buttons are perfect too. Just wow.
September 4, 2007 at 7:52 pm
Woo-hoo! Your demi looks incredible! Congrats!
September 5, 2007 at 3:51 am
This is so very pretty on you! Fantastic job!
September 6, 2007 at 3:10 pm
it’s gorgeous! congrats on finishing. :) I love the buttons — they’re perfect!
September 6, 2007 at 3:46 pm
wow- it’s gorgeous!! I love it in the cream. I’ve had yarn for this marinating in my stash for more than a year… I think this is the year I finally tackle it….
September 6, 2007 at 4:06 pm
Beautiful, beautiful sweater. Looks so nice in the cream.
September 6, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Beautiful! I didn’t like the first pictures of Demi that I saw, but every single one that I’ve seen knitted up has been gorgeous. You did a marvelous job with that sweater.
September 6, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Fan-freakin’-tastic. It looks great! An you look great in it. Good work!
September 14, 2007 at 2:42 am
i love it! the buttons are PERFECT!
September 14, 2007 at 2:43 am
and you spent what, $20 on this sweater???
September 14, 2007 at 4:31 am
Wow, that is so beautiful!
September 14, 2007 at 3:22 pm
What a gorgeous sweater!
September 14, 2007 at 5:29 pm
That is beautiful – great job!
January 19, 2008 at 7:30 pm
hi Whitney–I am a new blogger and just visited your site–this sweater is sooo lovely. I love the buttons on the shoulder–so vintage looking. Come visit–julierose
May 12, 2008 at 4:18 am
So beautiful! And gorgeous photographs, too:) I’m about to start demi with kathmandu dk – how was the seaming? Did you slip the first stitch of every row, or add two stitches to be able to do that, or simply follow the chart?