Cobblestone
Because I liked this sweater so much I decided to knit a version for myself.
Yarn: 5 skeins Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool in color 59.
Needles: US #4 – 24″ Knit Pick Options Circulars, US #5 – 16″ Inox Express Circulars
Gauge: 4.25 stitches per inch on smaller needles
Modifications: Where to begin? There were many modifications, mainly the substitution of moss stitch instead of garter. I feel that moss stitch looks more feminine… whether that’s true or not…. I also added waist shaping and omitted all the short rows in the yoke. While I love the look of the moss stitch, it was very difficult to make the decreases look good. As it is, you can see where I decreased but it doesn’t look terrible, it actually gives the yoke a more interesting look and almost looks as if it was purposeful. The sleeves were knit flat and seamed. I love this sweater and it is my first long sleeved garment.
Unfortunately the pictures do not capture the color or beauty of this sweater all that well.
Tags: Cobblestone, Interweave Knits, Jared Flood, knitting, Brooklyntweed
January 4, 2008 at 2:07 am |
that’s beautiful, and inspiring.
January 4, 2008 at 7:08 am |
Wow! I love it! I agree that the moss stitch definitely makes this knit more feminine. Great job!
January 4, 2008 at 7:36 am |
Absolutely love it!!
Fabulous knitting as always!
I can’t wait to see what you create in 08!
January 4, 2008 at 8:48 am |
That is really pretty on you. Neat mods!
January 4, 2008 at 10:57 am |
So pretty and a great color. I would have never thought to fem the cobblestone up.
January 4, 2008 at 2:50 pm |
One of my favorite colors… that yummy red that just begs to be worn. Love it!
Happy new year!
January 4, 2008 at 7:01 pm |
It looks wonderful! Now, I’d want to make one for myself too! Congratulations!
January 4, 2008 at 8:41 pm |
Beautiful! I really liked the Cobblestone as it was, but had thought to myself I’d like a “female version” – now here it is! Great work!
January 5, 2008 at 3:32 pm |
It is beautiful. Great job!
January 5, 2008 at 6:11 pm |
Great job! I heart that sweater. Great color on you too.
January 5, 2008 at 6:13 pm |
Great job! I heart that sweater. Great color on you too.
January 5, 2008 at 9:08 pm |
wow that did come out lovely !! Congrats
January 6, 2008 at 9:33 am |
very impressive! I love it!
January 6, 2008 at 11:10 am |
This is a fantastic sweater! Especially the fit. Great job.
January 6, 2008 at 6:57 pm |
I love your adaptation of this pattern–great job!
January 7, 2008 at 2:27 pm |
it fits you so nicely
January 10, 2008 at 11:46 am |
Your Cobblestone looks fantastic! I agree that the moss stitch makes it look more feminine. A very nice modification!
January 19, 2008 at 6:48 pm |
Oh, wow. That turned out so beautifully. You look great in it!