05 January 2013

A very special project

Recently I've been working on one of my goal projects for this year, one that I have been very excited to cast on for!  A little while ago, my wonderful friend Andi of My Sisters Knitter kindly gifted me a pattern that I've loved ever since I first saw it.

 

This is Winifred, a sweater designed by the oh so talented Sarah of Sezza Knits.  Not only is it a beautiful design, but I really like the way that the pattern is laid out.  Sarah has added suggestions and clever little guides throughout the pattern that I think might be appreciated by knitters of any level.  Bravo Sarah!


My mother was kind enough to gift me enough yarn to knit this pattern with (this is such a special sweater, right?).  This is Knit Picks Swish Worsted, which is 100% merino wool.  I absolutely love the color and I'm finding it nice to work with.


This project has been great for travel and will surely help keep boredom at bay during my long flight back to North Carolina tomorrow (a four hour layover in Atlanta, ew!).

Have you started any of your goals recently?

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24 comments:

  1. StefanieJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    That is a warm and welcoming color. That pattern is nice too.
    No, sloth has certainly run rampant in this household besides very indulgent gluttony.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    That's a nice bit of progress there! I haven't tried Swish before but have been curious about it.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    Looking great so far. Should keep your layover from being too miserable.

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  4. AudryJanuary 6, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    What a great looking sweater. I guess the only good thing about a layover is that it is a good excuse to knit.

    What kinds of hints are in the pattern? Do they have to do with where you can change shaping?

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  5. Sue ~ Granny's WorldJanuary 6, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Plenty of time for knitting then, I take it there are no problems with needles on the flight, also I love the colour you are using this time round

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  6. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    That's a gorgeous colour, thank you for the lovely compliments!

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  7. SavaJanuary 6, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    It's looking really good so far! I've also just cast on a sweater for one of my goals but I am thinking I need to go down a needle size and start over. It's knitting up a little looser than the swatch led me to believe. I'm only a few rows in, though, so it's not a huge setback!

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  8. KelseyJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    I love that pattern! It looks achievable too, you're making great progress!

    I have started one of my goals, kind of. I'm knitting loui the lovebot which has a tony bit of colour work in it, so thats a start!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Looking good! I love that patten too, it's been in my queue for a while :-)

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  10. Andi GJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Beautiful progress Ivy! Love that color. Well done on your goals so far. Since mine were fairly basic, I am having no problems just enjoying the process.

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  11. katiemetzrothJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    That looks great! good work on jumping RIGHT into your goals. :)

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  12. flyingjenJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    I've thought the Winifred was a cute sweater pattern for a while. And while it's not in my queue (which is too long right now) it will be eventually. Can't wait to see your finished project...the color is beautiful! A good friend of mine told me recently that you should always carry your knitting in your tote bag- you never know when you'll have time. And no time like airport appreciation time (as we call it) in ATL.

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  13. GerryARTJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    I'm loving the color and the perfect stitching, Ivy.
    The increases are very neat, and cool looking.

    Hope your trip is speedy.
    The rest of the semesters will just fly by. fingers crossed

    hugs

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  14. Lisa-24-7January 6, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    You know I started mine :) That sweater really is special, having everything gifted. What a great way to start the year.

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  15. NancyJanuary 6, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    It's beautiful. I love the color, too.

    A couple of questions: How did you do the sleeve increases? Mine always have gaping holes. Can you share your technique?

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  16. Truly MyrtleJanuary 6, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Great colour! What a lovely couple of gifts :)

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  17. AndriaJanuary 6, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    I love the pattern and the yarn, gorgeous! Have a safe flight.

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  18. ZoeyJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    That color is just perfect, it is so warm and inviting! I hope you have a safe flight!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    That's a beautiful color! I hope you get to knit lots on your flight.

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  20. WildflowerWoolJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    I have had my eye on this pattern too! I really like the colour you are knitting.

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  21. The Well Fed WheelJanuary 7, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    That's way to long of a layover!! Thank goodness for knitting though, right? Love the sweater and your color choice! Makes me think of Spring! :-)

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  22. pinkundineJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    That colour is beautiful, and I love the pattern - the neckline is gorgeous :)

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  23. mkonieczkiJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Those are both incredible gifts! The sweater is going to be beautiful once you've finished.

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  24. SaraJanuary 8, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Such lovely gifts! I can't wait to see how your sweater turns out. Knowing your knitting, it will be perfect and beautiful! :)

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