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January 31, 2006
Unbelievable!
I can't believe it! I've finished another sweater! Country Plaid Shirt is complete!
This was another almost-completed sweater that had been sitting around for a long time. I've put together an archive page of all my previous CPS posts, but let's review the highlights.
First post: March 19, 2003
Last post (before this one): March 22, 2004
Within that year, I had knit and assembled the whole thing except for one button band. And then I stopped...for almost two years.
Before I stopped, I knit three separate versions of the button band with three different buttonhole attempts. None of them pleased me.
This last weekend, I finally pulled out all the bits again to figure out what my next step would be. I looked at the three substandard bands and decided that one of them was actually good enough. I know stepping back a bit often helps one gain perspective on a problem. Looks like this one took almost two years of stepping back.
So, I took a giant leap forward and sewed on the band, wove in a few stray ends, and sewed on the buttons. [I originally had a big fit over button selection too].
Just like that, I had a finished sweater; and it turned out really well. I'll probably always wear it buttoned, so my wailing and gnashing over sloppy buttonholes turns out to be a non-issue.
I'm starting to have hopes that there are a few other orphans in the pile that will be rescued.
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Comments
Very interesting sweater. Nicely done, too.
Posted by: Chery at Jan 31, 2006 8:45:43 PM
Wow - I'm impressed with your knitting speed. And the sweater is so lovely!
Posted by: Nanette at Jan 31, 2006 10:54:30 PM
That's really a gorgeous sweater. Nice to see that you found the finishing touches that meant the two of you could be happy together!
Posted by: Theresa at Jan 31, 2006 10:59:15 PM
It looks great!
Posted by: Helene at Feb 1, 2006 1:38:47 AM
oomph stop already~ all this finishing is making my head spin. And please email me cause I am a wretch and lost the addy but have the goods ;^>
Posted by: elka at Feb 1, 2006 3:31:13 AM
You're on a roll! What's up next?
Posted by: Natalie at Feb 1, 2006 6:16:45 AM
beautiful!
Posted by: genia at Feb 1, 2006 6:20:29 AM
I first found your blog because I googled the Country Plaid Shirt (trying to figure out which book it is in) and I saw your sweater - it is gorgeous! Congratulations! You should be so proud of yourself; this is a major piece of work.
I still hope to knit this sweater one day - you give me hope. Way to go!!!
Posted by: Cynthia at Feb 1, 2006 6:27:34 AM
The sweater is gorgeous! It was just "aging" over the years, into perfection!
Posted by: christine at Feb 1, 2006 6:30:03 AM
Beautiful sweater. May you wear it in good health.
Posted by: Charlotte at Feb 1, 2006 1:25:30 PM
I'm thrilled ! It's fantastic. More so because you're wearing it.
You're a better woman than I. ;-]
Posted by: Emma. at Feb 1, 2006 1:26:13 PM
This is gorgeous! What does the back look like? Is it done in plaid also? You are a wonderful knitter...thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Lou at Feb 1, 2006 4:44:43 PM
Both my hubby and I love your sweater and I want to knit something like that for him.
You are a great knitter!
Posted by: Mae at Feb 1, 2006 7:57:51 PM
I am so impressed with your dedication to rescue knit orphans! GO MICHELLE! Also, do you find it amusing when people comment without reading?
Posted by: Lara at Feb 1, 2006 10:55:37 PM
That is some of the most perfect knitting I've ever seen and one of the most stunning sweaters! Is your name next to the entry in Vogue Knitting for intarsia? :)
Posted by: Debi at Feb 2, 2006 12:11:48 AM
WOW! That is some amazing knitting skill right there. The thought of how many strands and bobbins went into various rows is dizzying (To this intarsia-phobe anyway). Congrats on a gorgeous new cardigan/shirt!
Posted by: Shetha at Feb 2, 2006 10:34:13 AM
That is a beautiful sweater! Maybe I should start pulling out old UFO's and start finishing!
Posted by: Casey at Feb 2, 2006 1:11:32 PM
Just beautiful! Kudos to you!
Posted by: sking at Feb 2, 2006 8:41:44 PM
Fantastic! Woo Hoo, for you!
Posted by: Ande at Feb 2, 2006 9:50:54 PM
that is gorgeous!!
Posted by: vanessa at Feb 3, 2006 8:22:49 AM
Wow! Just, wow!
Posted by: Lorette at Feb 5, 2006 6:49:14 AM
Beautiful Sweater. I am new to blogging but have been knitting since the beginning of time. Please stop by our little blog and leave us a comment. Happy Knitting.
Posted by: Chris at Apr 4, 2007 8:35:58 PM
