This sweater made a quick appearance on the blog as I was getting ready for Rhinebeck, but not much else has been said about it once it was completed.  Here’s the remedy:

Pattern:  Audrey by Melissa Leapman (from the book Hot Knits) (Ravelry link)

Size:  42″ bust (large)

Yarn:  Madil Iceland 100% wool, color 583 (charcoal), 7 balls

Needles: 5.5 mm & either 6mm or 6.5mm (I forget)

Notions: 7 buttons

Dates:  December 24 2009 – April 12 2010

Modifications:  I changed the button band to have 7 buttons instead of 5, ‘cus with my bust 5 just wouldn’t cut it when closed.  After blocking the sleeves grew, so I cut off about 5″ and reknit the cuffs.  Finally, I found the buttonholes gaped too much and didn’t hold so I wove some clear elastic thread around the holes and knotted it tight, now they hold great and are nearly impossible to find, even when open.

I wore this sweater the whole time at Rhinebeck, and even with my purse on my shoulder it never pilled.  I caught it on some velcro once but even that didn’t leave a bad effect.  I would probably knit this one again, next time adding an inch or two in length and maybe a little more waist shaping.

I need to get someone to photograph ME instead of these lousy self-portraits! These photos were taken back in April, before the 2 surgeries (and resulting 30 lb weight loss). I’ll see if I can get Yannick to snap a few for me.

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Am still working on the first dog sweater, and have about 8 rows and then some ribbing to be finished the first one.