August 25, 2007
Angora Supreme!
The Angora Supreme sweater is done, blocked and being worn right this minute!
I like it, but I don't love it.
The main problem is that I really need to stop being so lazy, and wash my swatches. It grew when I blocked it. Both in length and width. Before blocking, it was much more fitted, which s what I was going for. However, I am glad of the extra length in the sleeves, because they were a tiny bit short. The body is a little too long for my liking now.
But I do like it, and I will wear it, which is an improvement over many of my previous knits!
Specs -
Yarn: Cleckheaton Angora Supreme, seven and a half balls.
Needles: 4mm Knit Picks Options. (Recommended needle is 4.5mm, going down a size is pretty standard for me)
Pattern: Good old Sweater Wizard, customised to make what I wanted.
Overall 7.5 out of 10.
The yarn is sadly discontinued. I wish I had stashed more of it away. It's lovely and lightweight to wear, but still feels warm. It has a nice halo, too.
The halo was hard to photograph! It also has the added benefit of excess bunny hair not mattering! Usually I'm constantly picking bunny hair off my clothes.
Saturday sky!
All week it's been unable to decide whether we should have sun or not, and today was no different. It was nice and sunny one minute, cold and grey the next.
Fifi is powering along.
I would have her finished tonight, but we're off to my nephew/godson's 18th Birthday party. Where we shall zealously keep Em under guard from the 18 year old boys!!
Posted by Donna at August 25, 2007 05:53 PMComments
I think it looks beautiful on you Donna!
Posted by: Debi at August 25, 2007 07:10 PMGo you!!!! Seriously, the Angora supreme has come up a treat!
Posted by: Sally at August 25, 2007 07:19 PMFa-a-a-a-abulous, you yummy mummy you! i never wash my swatches either... and swatching occurs rarely anyway.so far the smotage by knitting deities has been acceptable.
And you could knit her an attractive bulky acrylic chastity over-all... that might keep them at bay. i dont have any suggestions for the long term emotional trauma it might cause her, but one problem at a time.
It's gorgeous, well done!
Posted by: blueadt at August 25, 2007 07:38 PMyou look great in that color and the sweater looks beautiful! i like the cable ribbing.
Posted by: debbie at August 25, 2007 08:15 PMIt's lovely! And Fifi is looking wonderful too!
Posted by: chris at August 25, 2007 11:44 PMYou look fabulous in Angora Supreme avec Le Rabbit hair!!! Maybe is=f you washed it in really hot water it would shrink???!!!
I can't believe how fast Fifi is: Wow!! Glad to hear Em thwarted Twink's escape tunnel and that Em's leg is feeling better!!!
You look fabulous in Angora Supreme avec Le Rabbit hair!!! Maybe if you washed it in really hot water it would shrink???!!!
I can't believe how fast Fifi is: Wow!! Glad to hear Em thwarted Twink's escape tunnel and that Em's leg is feeling better!!!
Gorgeous! You look great in it.
Posted by: Marina at August 26, 2007 01:06 AMWow! You may not be pleased with the results, but I think it looks fantastic. Definitely take a bow for this one!
Posted by: sprite at August 26, 2007 03:17 AMI think the Angora Supreme looks great. It seems that the longer length is becoming fashionable, so you're right in style! What I love about your knitting is the beautiful colours you chose.
Posted by: Patty at August 26, 2007 04:07 AMIt looks really lovely!! I'll bet it's so soft, and cozy to wear. That length is really popular right now, so I think you just look highly fashionable.
Posted by: Renee at August 26, 2007 04:50 AMIt looks really lovely!! I'll bet it's so soft, and cozy to wear. That length is really popular right now, so I think you just look highly fashionable.
Posted by: Renee at August 26, 2007 04:51 AMthat's just gorgeous. Look really wonderful.
Posted by: Bells at August 26, 2007 08:10 AMSuch a pretty sweater and you look so happy wearing it. I ordered the Fifi pattern on-line yesterday and I blame you entirely. :)
Posted by: becky c. at August 26, 2007 08:31 AMDonna I think Angora Supreme looks great on you! And Fifi - wow, you realy are powering along - but do give us an update on Em's welfare, won't you!!
Posted by: roseredshoes at August 26, 2007 11:03 AMGreat job Donna. It looks great!! I'm getting to the point that I think I need to wash and dry swatches too, just to get an idea of what the yarn will do.
Posted by: Wanda at August 26, 2007 01:47 PMThanks for you kind comment Donna - you sure know how to make me feel special. ;)
Your latest FO is gorgeous and you look so nice in it! It's a lovely, standard, wear anywhere, cosy kinda sweater indeed. Can't wait to see the completed Fifi too.
Love the aqua color!
Posted by: DKM at August 26, 2007 04:12 PMi love it and I actually like the fit! very trendy...you also look fabulous...makes me want to join weight watchers again!
Posted by: corrie at August 26, 2007 06:24 PMLooks just gorgeous. Fifi is coming along well too. What's next on the list?
Posted by: Leonie at August 26, 2007 07:52 PMThe angora looks great on you. My needles came yesterday while we were taking my son back to college, so I'll be working madly on Fifi to try and catch up, but it seems hopeless at this point!
Posted by: Janet at August 26, 2007 11:13 PMThe Angora looks great on you & the color suits you so well - excellent job! Love the pattern on Fifi.
Posted by: Ann at August 27, 2007 11:27 AMOh, I like the long length - it does lengthen your body. And the color is just gorgeous!
Posted by: Susan at August 27, 2007 01:17 PMI love your Angora Supreme sweater! I love the color and the fit, it looks great on you!
Posted by: mitchypoo at August 28, 2007 04:45 AMThe sweater looks lovely on you! The length is perfect on you.
Posted by: monica at August 28, 2007 08:35 AMLooks great! The extra length will come in handy on a chilly day.
Posted by: Wool Winder at August 29, 2007 12:57 AMThe angora sweater looks fabulous on you, and you can always wear it on a cold chilly day to keep you warm.
Posted by: Sue at August 29, 2007 09:02 AMThe angora supreme is just lovely! And we're all desperate to see the finished Fifi, too!
Posted by: Kate at August 29, 2007 02:52 PMOh, I think it looks just fabulous! I like the length of it a lot. I am pretty lazy about washing my swatches too. It really does look great on you!
Posted by: Karen at August 29, 2007 10:42 PMLove it!!! Gorgeous color and I think the fit is great.
Posted by: Madame Purl at August 31, 2007 10:16 AMHow gorgeous! The sweater's not bad, either ;)
I'm not surprised you're bewitched by Fifi - it's really stunning!
Posted by: Jejune at August 31, 2007 11:23 AMI JUST saw the sweater now! Aaaa soo nice!! I have no words! way to go!
Posted by: Mira at September 4, 2007 11:53 PMI JUST saw the sweater now! Aaaa soo nice!! I have no words! way to go!
Posted by: Mira at September 4, 2007 11:53 PM
I love the colour of that angora, it looks really great on you too!
Posted by: Scottishf at August 25, 2007 07:08 PM