I was finally able to take modeled photos of Petersburg – at 7 am, so they are a little dark.
A few random notes after wearing it several times: I have given up on the belt holes – I don’t like how using them makes the sweater stand out from my waist. I would make belt loops if I did it again, but as it is I’m just doing without, and it seems to be working fine.
It’s very warm and cozy, but perhaps could be a little smaller in the shoulders (this is my primary problem with sweaters with ease – my shoulders are so narrow that the sweater will fall off if they are too big.) I love it anyway, especially with this shirt, but I’m still not sure that belted knits are my thing (I don’t like messing with the tie, and I am very short waisted.)
I have finished knitting the pieces to Polly, and it will be done soon – I can’t wait to wear it! Today in the mail I got the yarn to restarts Baby Cables, Jaeger Extra fine merino DK.
This is such a nice yarn… I cannot understand why it was discontinued. Nice basic yarns that don’t cost a fortune are rare.
The new issue of Knotions is out, and I really love Swing Swing – I have the exact yarn used in the pattern already! I will probably knit it to a slightly tighter gauge – Colrain does pill a bit, and I like to minimize that. I’m also making the Magic Mirror mittens, Vortical socks, and Isotope hat… it’s a great issue!
Your Petersberg is just beautiful, and that color is great with your red hair! I am so with you on wearing belts, though. I too am very short waisted, so if I wear a belt at all it has to be around the hips and then it falls off when I walk. (I’m very thin). So as much as possible, I just do without the belts altogether.
You do beautiful work!
Absolutely gorgeous on you!! I love that blue. Your knits are always stunning and inspiring.
I think it looks fabulous on you…man are you speedy!
I’m in awe!
I love it! it really is so flattering on you!
Looks fabulous! I think yoiu look great it belted knits, it really makes you looks super tiny through the waist!
Beautiful job
It turned out beautifully!! I have issues with belt holes and loops too.
Your sweater is beautiful! It’s a great color of blue. I think you look great in it and it’s looks very comfortable.
it’s a beautiful vest! i also am not a big fan of belted knits, nor am i a fan of belt loops. i’m short-waisted as well, so that might be it! looks great on you though
It looks absolutely lovely on you, but I was surprised that you picked a sweater that was both sleeveless AND belted! So not like you…
Stunning and the color is great on you!
Just chiming in to agree with everyone else. It is stunning, and I absolutely adore that blue with your red hair. You and I have very similar tastes in patterns, so I love to come to your blog and get ideas for future projects.
That sweater looks fantastic on you!
I wanted to let you know I received the malabrigo, and it is fantastic