Sunrise Circle Jacket
Fini!
I would gush about how great this sweater is (because it is) but it's too humid and my throat is too strepty right now (yes, I got strept in the summer, how does that happen?)
I am sure once the weather changes I will wear this a lot. The shape is curvey and the fit is perfect. Check out these gorgeous back darts:
I got smart and knit it a size smaller than I would normally with perfect results. I may have to fiddle with the button placement a tiny bit because the one around my boob looks sorta funny. I've already re-sewn it once and well, it's just going to have to wait for now. But I really do need to fix it.
Yes, I chose the round buttons, even though the square ones won the poll. I really really liked those suns, but they were too small for the sweater. I'm saving them for something else.
Thanks Kate, for a fab pattern!
it's just beautiful!
and even though i voted for the sun buttons, i think you made the right choice.
Posted by: Kristen from MA | July 21, 2006 at 06:25 PM
Good stuff! The shaping is perfect for you and the bottons look great. Nothing like a successful knit!
Posted by: Vicki | July 21, 2006 at 06:43 PM
Oh, it's lovely.
Posted by: Stephanie | July 21, 2006 at 06:57 PM
It looks great! Feel better.
Posted by: Cara | July 21, 2006 at 06:57 PM
It looks great on you! I like those buttons too ;)
Posted by: Michelle | July 21, 2006 at 07:18 PM
I love how it all turned out! Great job! The sweater really looks good on you. I think the choice of buttons is the right one.
Posted by: Wanda | July 21, 2006 at 07:22 PM
It looks fabulous. I have this on my list -- do think it would work in Patons Classic Merino? Feel better!!
Posted by: Kathy | July 21, 2006 at 07:22 PM
The fit and color are both great.
I finished mine a while back, but I have yet to find buttons that I like. Sigh.
Posted by: Katy | July 21, 2006 at 07:49 PM
Very nice. Good call on the smaller size. It took me a while to learn that, too but I am happy I did. And that button wasn't immediately noticeable as an issue but once you mentioned it...
Posted by: JoVE | July 21, 2006 at 08:04 PM
Looks fantastic on you! Nice colour and fit. The round buttons look good too (even though I voted for the square ones!) ;)
Posted by: Robin | July 21, 2006 at 08:27 PM
Yay! Looks great, and so does your button choice!
Posted by: Aija | July 21, 2006 at 11:01 PM
Beautiful! It looks great on you, Steph. :)
Posted by: Mandy | July 22, 2006 at 12:13 AM
Actually, what I meant was, "you look great in it".
Same but different.
Posted by: Mandy | July 22, 2006 at 12:14 AM
The jacket looks really great! I was already thinking of knitting one to myself, but now I'm totally convinced!
Posted by: Mari | July 22, 2006 at 06:07 AM
Looks awesome Steph! Almost as good in the picture as it looks in person!
Posted by: Dani | July 22, 2006 at 06:33 AM
Great work! It is such a lovely colour, and it fits you so nicely. I am really taken with the neck of this pattern - it is very becoming.
Posted by: Kate | July 22, 2006 at 07:45 AM
Beautiful sweater jacket! The fit looks great and I love the color.
Posted by: emily | July 22, 2006 at 07:53 AM
The jacket turned out really beautifully. I think the buttons look fab! I'm sure you'll get a lot of wear out of it once fall hits. I hope you feel better soon. Summer sicknesses are the worst!
Posted by: Chrissy | July 22, 2006 at 10:14 AM
Get well soon! Strept sucks. Your jacket is so lovely. I love the shape, love the yarn you chose, and the buttons work perfectly.
Posted by: Julia | July 22, 2006 at 02:19 PM
great looking sweater!
Posted by: Erica B.e | July 22, 2006 at 02:29 PM
it looks great!! I am now very tempted & a suze smaller you say? Hmm.
Can I suggest that you change the placement of the two middle buttons instead of just the one? You may get a better balance that way.
Posted by: knitty-kat | July 22, 2006 at 06:26 PM
Nice work! I have been tempted by that sweater-but first a question- I wondered about the length-it is a perfect fit on you. So I have to ask-how tall are you? (I'm 5ft8-I just wanted to compare) Thanks-
Posted by: Deb | July 23, 2006 at 05:25 AM
That looks beautiful! You've inspired me to get back to work on mine.
Posted by: cari | July 23, 2006 at 02:39 PM
Beautiful job Steph!!!! The colour is great on you - I'm eager to start mine.
Posted by: Michelle | July 23, 2006 at 11:42 PM
Very nice! It looks smashing on you! Perfect color, and you're right - perfect fit@!!
Posted by: christine | July 25, 2006 at 02:11 PM