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Tres bien ensemble

Twist and Shout.

4/28/2016

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Spring sweater might sound like an oxymoron to people in some parts of the world; here a spring day typically contains weather elements from each of the four seasons. Truly, the saying, "If you don't like the weather, wait fifteen minutes" gets thrown around ad nauseam from March until June while mother nature sorts herself out. It's crucial for a person to have all forms of apparel readily available at all times. 
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This particular sweater is Jean from issue 14 of Pom Pom Quarterly, knit using Lil Weasel house brand yarn that I purchased during our trip to Paris last fall. (worn here with my latest pair of Birkin Flares). The jewel toned yarns in PPQ14 are what initially caught my eye when they were released. I bought this yarn specifically with Jean in mind, and I knew I wanted a bright color. It's warm enough to really classify as jewel toned...The shade is softer and fairly aquamarine hued. Perfect for spring.  
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Dulce is my little photobomber.
I knit size 1 of this pattern and find that it fits great but is just slightly bigger than I'd prefer at the bottom band. This, I'm sure can be attributed to the garter stitch, which, isn't the best stitch for the job, IMO. It does tie the cuffs and the cowl together nicely. If I were to do this again, I'd likely keep the garter and just knit fewer rows for a snugger fit. 
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Bonnie link
4/28/2016 11:16:17 am

Your sweater looks GREAT!

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Michelle link
4/28/2016 01:09:20 pm

Thanks, Bonnie :-D

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MayravB
4/28/2016 11:47:11 am

It's so pretty! I've never seen garter stitch not curling up when used as band. Is it bound off specially?

(I always feel a bit stalker-y delurking. Hello, big fan, you inspired to start sock-knitting, lol!)

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Michelle link
4/28/2016 01:13:21 pm

Hello! I'm so glad to hear from you and to hear that you're a convert to sock knitting!

The secret to this no-curl garter is slipping the first stitch of every row. This band is cast on over a small number of stitches and knit to the circumference of the hip. The two short ends are seamed together, and then you pick-up and knit in the round from the long edge of the garter band. It's a little time consuming, but it gives the illusion of a vertical 'rib'.

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MayravB
4/29/2016 08:21:46 am

Oh that makes sense, thanks!

Alexa link
4/28/2016 02:56:51 pm

This sweater is lovely, the cables look so good. The colour of the yarn is gorgeous too.

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Renee Anne link
4/28/2016 04:03:51 pm

That is a lovely sweater. I'm in a knitting funk right now. I have two sweaters going (one for Little Man, one for me), a scarf that I just started a couple weeks ago, and a spinning project...oh, and I literally started a colorwork hat today. I have no socks going, which is very unlike me (I usually have 2-4 pairs going at a time)....::sigh::

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kristieinbc link
4/29/2016 07:05:02 am

The sweater is gorgeous, both the pattern and the colour! I totally understand the need for a spring sweater. I finished knitting a spring sweater for myself last month and I am loving it.

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Meg
4/29/2016 11:11:24 am

The color is so beautiful on you! I love how this turned out :) Can't wait to see what you are going to knit up next!

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Heather link
4/30/2016 12:41:33 pm

That colour makes me swoon! Your sweater is gorgeous and your jeans are fantastic too! I'm so excited to see your Me Made May outfits and promptly copy them. LOL

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Sierra link
5/19/2016 03:51:47 pm

That is a gorgeous color, I bought some Lil Weasel hand dye when I was in Paris! I loved that store! I have a shawl planned with the sock yarn I bought.

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