I think I started this sweater in 1995 and it went very quickly until some
family emergency came up. At that point I was on the second sleeve, having
done the body of the sweater, one sleeve and the collar.
Well, my tension changed and the second sleeve was about two sizes smaller
than the first sleeve and certainly didn't fit me! So I ripped it out and put the yarn away.
I brought out the sweater when Junie started the MLC KAL and have done about half the second sleeve. But it is still slow going.
Dale Sweater Part 2
Finally finished the knitting and cannot face the finishing so am going to
take it to the lys and ask if she finishes sweaters or knows someone who
does finish. Then it will be out of my hair.
The sweater is a little too big but I can use it as an outside sweater. I
love the color and the pattern. I think I will do another Dale sweater but this time I will steek AND I will knit the sleeves top down. The only way to do them!!
Fran
CONGRATULATIONS FRAN. DALE IS BEAUTIFUL.
Fran, which Dale design is this? It looks GORGEOUS.... you should finish it!! If it is too small, make it into a cardigan instead of pullover. Actually-- do likewise if it is too big!! HTH, Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl | June 04, 2007 at 08:06 PM
Hi Cheryl, The pattern is from book 66; I had to dig out the sweater pieces and the pattern. I held the sweater up to me and think it will fit just nicely. Just one sleeve was too tight. All I really need to do is finish that second sleeve and put the pieces together. You have heartened me and I'll see what I can do this week! Thanks for the compliment! Fran
Posted by: Fran | June 06, 2007 at 06:15 AM
Thanks Fran----I'm finishing up a St Moritz and will have to dig out my copy of 66 to make this one next!! Thanks so much for the charming photo and inspiration!! Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl | June 06, 2007 at 07:25 PM
Lovely! I can see those long endless rows of stockinette taking forever to knit. Hope that the LYS will have someone to finish it.
Posted by: Laritza | July 11, 2007 at 08:48 PM
Wow! That is lovely!
Posted by: Andrea | November 29, 2007 at 06:32 PM
It is beautiful! Wish it were too big for me, LOL:)
Seriously, it is a lovely sweater. Where did you find the pattern? Or is it something you developed yourself?
Take care,
Joan
Posted by: Joan | December 30, 2007 at 05:12 PM
oops - never mind - should've read the previous comments DOH
Dale book No. 66??
Posted by: Joan | December 30, 2007 at 05:13 PM
beautiful!!! You make me want to knit a Dale sweater now...
Posted by: janel | October 03, 2009 at 04:02 PM
This is absolutly lovely! So glad you can now wear it with pride. I have
a few UFO's too, maybe I will at least get one out & look at it, remembering
you & your wonderful sweater. Thanks for sharing!
Annie in Michigan
Posted by: Annie Bass | October 04, 2009 at 06:55 AM