I finished my sweater last night. And y’all, I’m in love. I stayed up way too late weaving in ends, and maybe also putting it on and dancing around the house while singing a gleeful song about how I made a pretty pretty sweater. Maybe. Here are the stats:
Pattern: My own, inspired by Spun Out #5 (the “Bohus Yoke Pullover”) and the EPS. The yoke pattern was made up as I knit.
Yarn: Patons Classic Merino Wool, in a variety of colors.
Needles: size 5 and 7 Denise interchangeables, with size 5 and 7 Clover bamboo dpns for the sleeves.
Time to knit: Nov. 2nd – Dec. 14th 2007.
And now for more photo goodness! Here’s a closeup of the yoke patterning:
I ripped out and reknit the neckline 4 times before settling on the seed stitch. I absolutely love it. I did the last row of seed stitch in blue, and bound off in blue, so as to mirror the treatment at the bottom hem and sleeve cuffs. I think it ties the whole thing together really nicely; it’s got the texture of the yoke, but the colors of the hems. LOVE.
Just a bit ago I decided to brave the sub-20 temps and had my husband snap a few photos of me wearing it outside. It got dreary almost immediately after I took the first finished shots of it this morning, and while it’s better than trying to take a photo in our CFL-lit house, even the natural light outside really wasn’t enough (plus we were both cold and impatient!), so these aren’t the best pictures ever. C’est la vie. Here I am, looking very pleased with myself:
Here’s me, showing off my crazy long arms which necessitated 19.5″ inches of knitting up to the armpit (but hey, look how perfect those sleeves turned out! So worth it!):
And, for good measure, here’s a shot of the back, though my hair is in the way of most the yoke, and all you can really tell is that I do not even fill out my “tiny” jeans (still struggling to keep the weight on because of illness, oh well):
So, that’s it. I’m almost a little sad not to be knitting the Bohus anymore. It was such a wonderful project for me. It’s my first time successfully making up a pattern for a garment (with EZ as my guide, of course!) and having it actually fit so perfectly. It was also my first time making up a colorwork pattern as I knit, and I’m still somewhat astounded at the fact that it didn’t turn out a completely disorganized mess. I learned so much in the process of making this sweater, and got to put newfound skills (like directional M1s I learned on the sampler gansey, for the side shaping) to use, too. And I have loved being able to get feedback from everyone who has commented along the way. Thanks for all of the encouraging words! And cheers to all of you knitting your own Yoked Sweaters!
That looks adorable! I love all the little details, especially the contrast hems… Mmm…contrast hems…
I’m so impressed that you made up the yoke pattern as you went along! It looks so good! The seed stitch collar is perfect!
Awesome!!!
really beautiful! congratulations! i have monkey-like arms too, i always have to add length to my sleeves!
Simply perfect! The yoke is beautiful. I’ve got some crazy long arms too – of the time spent on sleeve island!
Hey we finished our sweaters on the same day!
Yours is lovely. I LOVE the seed stitch at the neck.
Oh, congrats! It looks fabulous!
Nobody could put it better than you: “Beautiful, beautiful”!
Just wanted to mention the small blue stripe at the bottom, so lovely!
Thank you for showing!
Andrea
That is splendid! The fit is perfect, the color choices match your look just right, and it’s just all-around wonderful! Wear it in good health!
Well done! It’s lovely and looks fantastic on you! Enjoy and wear with pride!
It is so beautiful, my eyes hurt. Seriously. Congratulations!
Beautifully done! And a good fit as well. It will help you stay warm in our lovely(?) Rochester weather. It is always a let down when you finish a project you are in love with but there is always the next one. EZ is such great inspiration and you did a great job on your interpretation of a Bohus. Stay warm, sweety, and hang on tight especially if the winds blow as strong as they are predicting.
You. made. up. the. yoke pattern. as. you. knit. You brilliant, brilliant thing! It’s gorgeous, Whit. Wonderful work, and it really suits you.
It is amazing…..the yoke is beautiful and the neckline is perfect! I hope mine comes out as well!
It’s gorgeous! I love the yoke patterning. Well done!
It is beautiful! Looks fantastic on you! Wonderful job.
It came out perfectly! I’m amazed you did this while going to school and not feeling well either. Double congratulations!
That is beautiful. Well done.
Your bohus really is beautiful! I’m so impressed that you made up the patterning as you knit – that would spell certain disaster for me.
so very lovely. i love yoke sweaters for girls and made some myself. such a fun process keeping the best part to the end.