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Start Wearing Purple.

12/30/2015

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Several months ago, I piled my yarn stash in a giant heap in the middle of the room, binged on Netflix and started matching yarn to projects concentrating on sweaters.
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 I bagged 13 sweater projects and sorted the rest of the yarn by weight before tucking it away into my cubbies. 
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Thanks to the wonders of Ravelry filters, I was able to find patterns for a lot of the yarn I've had hiding in the depths of my stash. It's been a lot easier to start projects now that I can grab a bag and cast-on. There's no dumping or digging and far less casting projects to the side now that there's a plan. 
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Not so surprisingly, I was really excited to start knitting after all that planning. One of the first projects on my radar was Maude from the Autumn 2015 issue of Pom Pom Quarterly. 
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Maude is a worsted weight sweater designed to be worn with negative ease. I knit size 1, which has a finished bust measurement of 34". The pattern intends three quarter sleeves and a 'mock turtle' neckline. I chose to knit full length sleeves and a crew neck instead. 
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This is not the style sweater I typically wear or am drawn to. My philosophy with yarn weight and sweaters is usually a direct correlation. little yarn= little sweater, big yarn=big sweater, because I tend to think fitted sweaters knit in yarn gagued above DK add the appearance of additional bulk to the body of the wearer.  But, I only had eight balls of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino on hand, and I loved the texture of those rope-y cables, so I decided to try something new. 
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Ultimately, I do think this style sweater would be more flattering in a sport weight yarn, but I don't mind it terribly and think I'll wear it occasionally (if I can block those sleeves a bit wider through the upper arm...). Also, it was fun to knit. The cables are easy to memorize but keep things entertaining.  

I have a few 2015 projects that are going to get carried in to 2016. I tried to get caught-up, but I was better at producing than I was at blogging this year.  C'est la vie. I hope to see you all in 2016! I wish you a happy , healthy and productive new year! CHEERS!  

18 Comments
Renee link
12/30/2015 06:49:51 am

I love this color on you. And, boy or boy do I love this sweater. I don't know you personally, but from this side of the screen, I don't see any bulk added. I think this sweater looks cozy and wonderfully fitted and flattering.

Happy New Year!

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Michelle link
1/7/2016 07:32:23 am

I love this color too! It's so happy and cheerful! And, thanks. I think I'm just used to knitting giant pullovers and cardigans with worsted weight yarns, so it feels unfamiliar to me.

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Elle link
12/30/2015 07:46:41 am

I love this! The color of that sweater is soooo saturated, and I love that you've really figured out your favorite silhouettes! This is a great look for you and the cables are gorgeous, of course!

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Michelle link
1/7/2016 07:33:42 am

The color is amazing! I wear a lot of neutrals, especially during the winter, so it's nice to have a bold splash of color to contrast against the grey.

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Becky link
12/30/2015 10:21:05 am

I like it! It doesn't appear to add bulk, it's a great color, and I'm a sucker for cable-loaded sweaters. Nicely done!

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Michelle link
1/7/2016 07:34:46 am

Cables are my favorite! Every pattern I've picked recently seems to have them. They're so fun to knit.

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Gail link
12/31/2015 05:06:56 am

What a great sweater! I don't think it adds bulk at all - I think it looks great on you!

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Michelle link
1/7/2016 07:35:31 am

Thanks, Gail. :-D

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katie metzroth link
12/31/2015 07:18:29 am

This sweater is SMASHING!

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Michelle link
1/7/2016 07:35:59 am

Thank you :-D

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Jenn W
12/31/2015 07:40:42 am

Beautiful sweater. What a genius idea to sort yarns into bags with a project in mind. I think I found what I'm doing this weekend in front of the television. Thank you!

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Michelle link
1/7/2016 07:37:30 am

I have LOVED having my projects sorted and ready to go. I was feeling a little bit daunted by having to dive into the stash. I hope you get a lot of quality tv watching in while you match patterns to yarn! :-D

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Ebi (Making the Flame) link
1/2/2016 07:09:27 pm

What a fabulous color! Purple looks lovely on you, and what a sweater -- really good job. :)

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Michelle link
1/7/2016 07:38:13 am

Thanks! I really love the color too. It's a great shade of purple.

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Heather link
1/4/2016 10:35:58 am

Such a cool sweater! I love the colour. Maybe someday I'll be able to knit as well as you. ;)

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Michelle link
1/7/2016 07:40:10 am

You already can knit as well as me, you just don't know it yet! You're so fearless with your project choices, I have no doubt that you'll be knitting sweaters, as soon as you decide you want to.

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Meg
1/6/2016 08:40:09 am

I don't think you should wear this to any of our knitting meet ups...because I'm going to steal it. It's so dreamy!!! XOXO :)

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Michelle link
1/7/2016 07:41:45 am

Haha. Oh, you. You make me blush.

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