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Tres bien ensemble

Happy Father's Day!

6/19/2011

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I want to dedicate this post to all the daddies! I hope you are enjoying your Father's Day! We celebrated a day early. I made a trip to my parents house to hand deliver my dad's finished sweater.  
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I was nervous to have him try it on since we didn't follow the rules and measure prior to knitting... I just sort of winged it and used one of his current winter sweaters as a blocking template. The verdict? IT FITS! Truth be told, I could have spared myself a few inches length through the torso, but he's not complaining, and I can live with it.  
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I was also nervous to install a zipper in a hand knit (first time!). But, it was much easier than I'd anticipated. I wish I had some sort of helpful instructions or a link to a video that would outline how easily a zipper can be added  to a sweater, but I don't. I used what I know about zippers in sewing and went for it. 

One of my favorite features of this design is that all the edges have turned hems. This makes the neck, sleeve, and bottom edges really crisp and finished looking, and it provides a really polished look to the FO. I decided to add a strip of bias tape to both front edges before stitching down.I think it looks really fantastic and adds a special little touch. I should also note, I used sewing thread to fasten down all the hems, because I was concerned using yarn would create bulk; it worked beautifully. 
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Pattern: Avast by Jesse Loesberg 
Size: Large ("40chest)
Yarn: Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in OaK Tweed- 3 skeins (NOTE: I used FAR less yardage than the pattern suggested I had a tiny bit of third skein remaining at the end which puts me to roughly 1395 yards; the pattern claims 1680yards are needed for this size). 
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Happy Father's Day, Dad! I love you! 
18 Comments
Vanessa link
6/19/2011 05:12:01 am

Very nice! I regret not knitting my dad a thing. Then again, I only got really serious about knitting after he passed away.

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Janet
6/19/2011 10:39:40 am

Great Job!!! I bet your dad was so excited personal gifts are so much better than ones people buy.. I am envious of your talents! :)

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Napiligal link
6/20/2011 02:38:39 am

Beautiful sweater! You have a good looking dad too!

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Sunny Thi link
6/21/2011 04:35:17 am

What a sweet present and it is gorgeous. I love the color!

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Washu (PunkedSushi link
6/21/2011 06:23:39 am

Wow! That is one epically knitted sweater. I love how you guessed his size. That's totally lucky. :)

PS I found your Blog viva Ravelry :)

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Clarissa
6/21/2011 01:30:35 pm

Wow! That sweater looks awesome. You are a very talented knitter.

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Josie link
6/21/2011 04:57:05 pm

The sweater looks good on your Dad! great work.. I am sure he'll treasure this sweater a lot..

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kala link
6/22/2011 03:17:32 am

Very nice sweater, and the zipper looks great! I have yet to install a zipper into a knit, it makes me a bit nervous :)

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Abby link
6/22/2011 03:37:10 am

Your dad is so lucky to receive such a thoughtful and beautiful gift!

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My Little Home and Garden
6/22/2011 03:42:58 am

Your dad is a lucky guy to get such a terrific sweater!

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Faith (the Vampire Slayer) link
6/22/2011 08:12:25 am

That sweater is stunning! Well done!

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Carla link
6/23/2011 04:17:36 am

Oh that was incerdibly sweet of you to knit a sweater for your father! I'm sure he's going to cherish it, he looks so happy in it! :3

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Lynn link
6/23/2011 10:18:14 pm

Niiiiice zipper install! Beautifully done!

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Tana link
6/23/2011 10:42:16 pm

I bow to your knitting greatness! What a wonderful Father's Day present. I'm sure your dad is proud!

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Mary
6/26/2011 09:22:27 am

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Mary link
6/26/2011 09:24:05 am

Haha oops! I pressed enter after putting in my name and it posted a blank comment. Sorry!

Anyhoodles, was trying to say love this sweater!! I'm on the hunt for a dad sweater to knit for Christmas. This is now on the list.

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Sabba link
3/31/2012 01:38:46 pm

Your dad looks great in his new sweater. Well done!

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katie metzroth link
7/12/2013 12:36:36 am

wow!!! great job! love the cable business around the bottom.

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