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Tres bien ensemble

Navajo

2/20/2012

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Two down, one to go, and another step closer to starting my MadMen Inspired ensemble! I think I finally conquered my my complex of wearing oversized sweaters with this project. Navajo has an interesting construction. It's a sweater/shrug fusion; enough structure to keep me in my comfort zone. 

I really wanted to knit something Cowichan-esque. I was a little surprised and bummed to see patterns for doing so were limited, but also glad to find a compromise with Jo Storie's pattern, Navajo. A quick Google search shows how much of a stretch it is to consider the colorwork in this design "Navajo", but it definitely has a Native/Tribal vibe to it, and it is somewhat blanket like.   
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The pattern doesn't call for it, but I decided to pick up and knit along the front bands and collar. I did ten rows of double seed stitch over 275 stitches. I'm pleased with the way it turned out; without it, I think it would border on sloppy...maybe push me over the wearability edge. I knit the smaller of the two sizes provided. I could have benefited from eliminating ~half a chart worth of length, but I'm not disappointed with my finished sweater. 

I really love the distribution of texture and pattern throughout the process of knitting this project; it helps keep things interesting and gives a break to tired fingers during long sections of colorwork. And, after many messy battles with seaming, I'm finally starting to get the hang of it! *VICTORY*   
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Pattern: Navajo by Jo Storie
Yarn: Wool of the Andes Bulky: 6 skeins Wallaby 2 skeins Porcini  (~1,100 yds.)
Needles: US 10 and US 11
8 Comments
Pumpkin link
2/20/2012 07:53:31 am

I've never seen that pattern before, it is so unique and looks great on you! Amazing job!

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Mary link
2/20/2012 02:39:24 pm

I swear you do not sleep!! And I'm so glad you've come to terms with your oversized sweaters because I'm obsessed with both of them.

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Erin link
2/20/2012 07:43:12 pm

Wow! It turned out amazing! Great job!

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Jennifer link
2/20/2012 07:50:42 pm

It looks great! Very unique (and super cute on you, too!)

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My Little Home and Garden link
2/21/2012 03:15:11 am

You are clearly a talented knitter! (Love those dresses in the previous post as well.)

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Libby link
2/21/2012 06:24:08 pm

Fab!
I'm really enjoying your blog and have nominated you for a Liebster blog award! take a peek at my blog!!!
Libby X

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Jessica link
2/22/2012 06:13:05 am

What a beautiful piece of work. I am always amazed and impressed with people who have the patience and talent to take on a project like this. I love it! ...I saw your nomination on Truly Myrtle. Congrats! :-) Jessica
http://sunnystitching.blogspot.com/

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WorstedKnitt link
2/22/2012 03:26:09 pm

Wow, it looks great! The back is gorgeous.

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