9.26.2006

The Isle of Fair

Armed with a Sunday afternoon and a few motivations (i.e. Viva the yarn-protecting studette & homemade Sangria), I was able to finish up this, my most-favorite, best-fitting, FO to date.




Fair Isle Pullover, Vouge Knitting Holiday 2005
Knit Picks Mainline
Size 6,7, and 8 needles
Mods: None, except going down 1 needle size and omitting the picot bind off.

I love, love, LOVE this sweater. I didn't think it was going to look very good on but I was super ecstatic with the results. Also, I will definitely use Main Line again - with the exception of the wool contect, I think it has a very similar look and feel to the dearly departed Cotton Ease.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh my Lord. That sweater is bee-YOU-tee-ful. I'm in love with your sweater. Wonderful job.

Anonymous said...

Love the sweater and it does look beautiful on you. ps...rumor has it our beloved Cotton-ease is making a comeback in November with new colors! I am hoping earthtones and jeweltones. :)

Sue said...

The sweater looks fab! I love fair isle right now.

Lauren said...

Oooh, I love it. Have you heard the Cotton-Ease is returning, and in new colors?

Chris said...

It turned out great and looks wonderful on you!!

And I hope you're rewarding Viva for her hard work.

Christie said...

That is beautiful. What a wonderful job you did [thanks to Viva and the Sangria...that sounds like a book]! I have some Mainline for my argyle sweater/vest and now I'm excited to use it!

Saskia said...

wow, FAN-TAS-TIC job! And it looks great on you!
:-)

Anonymous said...

The sweater looks amazing and it looks great on too! Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

very pretty! you did such a great job.

nicomara said...

IT LOOKS FABULOUS!

drea said...

that turned out stunning and fits you perfectly! great job!!

Anonymous said...

Veddy nice!

Anonymous said...

Your sweater turned out awesome. I am using Main Line for the first time and am loving it myself!