At long last, after three months, the Hillhead Slipover from Ann Feitelson's
The Art of Fair Isle Knitting is complete!
Although I finished it last weekend, I didn't want to model it until I'd bought a new blue dress shirt and my first ever real bow tie -- and then learned how to tie it. I was able to get the shopping done this afternoon, after which I rushed home to watch some YouTube bow tie directions. I wanted to do it all today while it was still "just" in the mid-90s. It's gonna get hot this weekend, and Tuesday's high is expected to be 108. I know wool is supposed to be fire-resistant, but really...
Turns out tying a bow tie is very similar to tying one's shoes -- only with really fat laces that you can only see in a mirror. I think I'm pretty close to getting it right.
This sweater is everything I hoped. I love the colors, I got gauge by swatching thoughtfully, I made a modification in length that was sorely needed, and, despite needing to purchase an extra ball of one color, I still have enough yarn left over to make a
Polar Chullo for some lucky soul with a smaller melon than mine.
Whew! It's good to be done with the wad of wool on my lap for now. Now all I have to do is await some cooler weather so I can wear this thing, bow tie or not. And my other project is just the thing to bring on thoughts of wintry weather.
Stay cool!
It's beautiful! And you look just like a...ummm.....well, a LIBRARIAN in your sweater vest and bow tie! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHoly shit - I can't tell you how hard I love that photo. Every detail - the dress shirt, the bow tie, the cocktail, the chair - and the photography, too! Did you guys get a new camera?
ReplyDeleteOh, and nice job on the knitting. :)
What an awesome accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteThis is an outstanding sweater, and the styling is perfect. Bravo! How will you ever top it?
ReplyDeleteThis is an outstanding sweater, and the styling is perfect. Bravo! How will you ever top it?
ReplyDeleteSmashing job, Master Librarian!
ReplyDeleteStunning, Steven! Simply Stunning!
ReplyDeleteYou look like such a gentleman, Steven, out on the porch in your bow tie, most likely a cool drink to hand. Very nice. :) Uncle C
ReplyDeleteSenor Self ~ This could not be more fabulous. Perfection.
ReplyDelete~jene
A handsome man in a fabulous sweater. Job well done.
ReplyDeleteI am just in awe, it's so beautiful (and if I might say, you look very dapper wearing it!)
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