I finished my Dahlia sweater
The nifty thing was finishing it almost a week before I went to Rhinebeck (I'm still recovering, so details will be in another post).
The yarn used was Lavold Silky Wool Tweed. I used 6 skeins. It is heavier than the called-for yarn, but is very drapey and I'm very pleased with the fabric (and the stash reduction).
I'm 95% happy with it. The knitting execution is just fine. The look is great. The fit is not quite right though. I'm not sure if it's too small across the back or if it's just the way it's designed, but I find the sweater doesn't really stay on my shoulders very well.
The little details are very nice
And even if it doesn't fit perfectly, I sure do like it
You know, if you find the fit is really bothering I'd be happy to give it a good home :)
Seriously though, it's fabulous. The colour, the drape, everything. Great job.
Posted by: Rachel H | October 18, 2011 at 02:33 PM
oh, i think i was in line behind you at some point, because i remember seeing that sweater!! gorgeous!
Posted by: Kristen | October 18, 2011 at 03:09 PM
That looks utterly fantastic! I'm planning to make the same cardigan -- I can't get it out of my head. Your comment about the slippage issue is duly noted, though. I wonder if it's because there's no shoulder seam to stabilize it? If that's the issue, an applied crochet chain at the shoulders (and maybe across the back) could resolve the problem?
Posted by: AnnieBeeKnits | October 18, 2011 at 04:17 PM
Beautiful execution of this design - it looks fabulous on you. Your comment about the fit being just a wee bit off confirms my thoughts about the unconventional design of this particular pattern, however.
Posted by: Anita | October 18, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Congrats, it looks fab!
Posted by: Kathleen | October 18, 2011 at 05:19 PM
It is a very pretty sweater and finished early too! I am impressed.
Posted by: Knittripps | October 18, 2011 at 06:08 PM
It looks amazing. I love the pattern.
Posted by: Kelli | October 18, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Oh, I think this looks great on you! You did beautiful work!!
Posted by: Amy J | October 18, 2011 at 07:46 PM
Wow! That's beautiful. I love the subtle details.
Posted by: Lauren | October 18, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Your sweater looks great! I saw your photos on Ravelry when I was trying to choose which color to make mine in. I like your green so much that I got an olive green Hempathy to work with. Thank you for the note about the shoulder fit...I'm not sure what I can do to avoid it in mine, but at least it's something to keep in mind.
Posted by: Deirdre | October 19, 2011 at 02:40 AM
Are you kidding? It looks like a perfect fit!!!!! Great job.
Posted by: elaine shanks | October 19, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Gorgeous! It looks like the design doesn't have much in the way of shoulder/neck seams--the crochet seam suggestion above sounds like a good idea.
Posted by: yoel | October 22, 2011 at 01:25 PM
Beautiful!
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