Aug 3, 2011

yarn along - poetry of finished project...

~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading?~ Ginny


I've finished the sweater (yesterday) and it feels so good to have it off the needles.
I loved knitting it!
it was my first big project - and it was only 3.5mm needles! - I always thought I'll never knit a sweater on needles smaller than 10mm :D ...but it was easy and it took only 2 weeks!
I still have plenty of time left before autumn starts :)
Here is Ravelry link.
AND my photo is featured on the main Ravelry page for the pattern!


I've been reading Keats lately.
Yes, I've started Milton's Paradise Lost some time ago and I love it but it's taking a lot of time and energy to read - and it's pretty slow reading because my English isn't quite there yet :D
so I switched to Selected Poetry by John Keats and I'm in love.

my favorite so far is Ode to a Nightingale - it was one of Keats' first poems I've read and now I can almost say it by heart - I've read it that many times.

Nothing new on the needles - because my head is full of anatomy and Keats right now. Maybe I'll cast on something before next week's Yarn Along.

Happy reading and Happy knitting everyone!

PS: this is how much yarn I have left:



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24 comments:

  1. JordanAugust 3, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    It looks AMAZING! You did a wonderful job.

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  2. TanyaAugust 3, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Wow good job on using all your yarn!

    This is just lovely - really makes me want to learn to knit!

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  3. KathyAugust 3, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I love the colors in your sweater! And I'm so impressed that you had just the right amount of yarn to finish knitting it up!

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  4. karenAugust 3, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    what a gorgeous sweater, i love the colour combination you used

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  5. EmilyAugust 3, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Ah you finished it! Great job!!! You've been so quiet as of late, I was wondering how you were doing.

    Love your sweater. It's awesome!

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  6. JoyAugust 3, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Whoa! You just squeaked out that sweater before the end of the yarn! You really finished it quickly on those small needles too! Great colors. I'll bet it will be lots of fun to wear.

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  7. JessAugust 3, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I love the colors in your sweater!
    Isn't it a little scary sometimes when we come down to the last few yards of yarn?

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  8. JenAugust 3, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I love the colors you chose for your sweater. Nice job!

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  9. *kateAugust 3, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Your sweater looks great! I love the colors. I'll have to go check out the pattern...

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  10. EllenAugust 3, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    The sweater is lovely. Amazing that's all the yarn left. I checked on Ravelry - it has thumb holes in the sleeves? Or am I seeing things. I guess it's a good way to keep the sleeves from riding up.

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  11. ErinAugust 3, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Oh, wow- you planned your yarn usage well! The cardigan is lovely- wonderful color choices. :)

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  12. no spring chickenAugust 3, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Your sweater is perfect! If I were little and cute again... sigh... I would have to make your sweater, and I would copy every color!!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  13. house full of jaysAugust 3, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Oh I love love love love love your sweater! The stripes, the colours and the fit looks great. You are some speedy knitter.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Love, love, love your cardigan. I am totally in awe of you knitting it in fingering weight. My husband keeps telling me I should knit him something in that sort of yarn, and I always maintained that it would take me ten years. Maybe it is possible after all! But then, if I do start something adult size, maybe it should be for me. Just to try it out... :)

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  15. www.OhThePlacesWellRoll.comAugust 3, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    That sweater is fantastic! I love it. Great job!

    :)
    Jen

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  16. AlisaAugust 3, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    what a great sweater..good for you!!! I'm working on a sweater for hubby and it's taking me forever it seems! The baby knits go so fast! Happy knitting!!

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  17. nunuAugust 3, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    what an adorable cardigan! your blog looks great - i haven't been by in a while. hi! (wave)

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  18. WhitMcAugust 4, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Congratulations! It is fantastic!

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  19. MariaAugust 4, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Love this! It reminds me of a funky twist on my old Catholic school uniform sweaters...

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  20. JulieAugust 4, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Wow, you cut it close. Looks beautiful!

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  21. CynthiaAugust 4, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I'm so impressed that you finished it in two weeks and on smaller needles! Love the stripes. Sweater knitting is addicting so what out. ;)

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  22. The Provincial HomemakerAugust 4, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Gosh - what a beautiful job you have done. And, how great to have so little wool leftover.

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  23. Daniel BrevickAugust 4, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    hahaha - saw the new pic before the post - do you do requests? - here's an idea - a coffee cup holder knitted with africa applied. :)

    great sweater!

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  24. AlienaAugust 4, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    i love your sweater :) i would love to have something similar :) you are so handy :)

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