Pattern: Blithe by Kim Hargreaves, from Breeze
Yarn: Rowan 4-ply cotton in Aubergine,, a little over 4 balls
Needles: US 0
Notes: I wanted to make Blithe from the first moment I saw the pattern appear as a kit. Alas, the lousy exchange rate and shipping tempered my enthusiasm. So I when I saw it was being released in Breeze, there was no question what I was going to make first.
I think I knit with few alterations to the pattern. I didn’t change needle sizes for the hemline or sleeves, and I’m glad I didn’t (since I was knitting on size 0s anyway, I figured it would make little difference.) I knit the body to 15″, and I think that is the length called for in pattern, or close to it. It could be longer, but it’s fine as is. I did add one extra set of waist shaping pairs.
I found a few things confusing about the pattern. First of all, I somehow knit too many buttonholes, and ended up only using every other one and calling it a design element. And then one of the fronts has less stitches than the other, and yet just said “reverse shaping other side.” I winged it, but I wasn’t happy about the way it was worded. I knit the sleeves as written and they fit me fine, but they are small… be aware and knit more if needed.
But anyway… I love this sweater! I think it’s so flattering and I love the pretty color! My tension was pretty awful on the back, but oh well – I can’t see it when I’m wearing it! I am so happy that I finally got to make my Blithe!
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It is indeed very flattering and the color is perfect. Very nice pattern and your interpretation is just awesome! Congratulations!
It’s really gorgeous!
It is so beautiful! Good job! and v. flattering–I totally want one now!
Very pretty, it is on my list for spring/summer knitting.
This is very pretty! I’ve been admiring Blithe for a while now, too. Your Blithe looks fabulous.
That’s beautiful, and it looks great on you!
Oh, this is just the inspiration I need to finish mine (just have the sleeves left)! Beautiful!
Very nice, very good color on you. You are amazingly fast:) I’m still studying, only knitting vicariously for the most part, though I did start another pair of socks–Anna Bell’s Elfine. Thank you for sharing, I love Blithe.
It looks great. I love Kim Hargreaves’ designs but the way she writes her patterns makes my head spin. I just can’t bear the line-by-line approach!
The sweater looks gorgeous on you! Congrats on your finish!
It’s gorgeous, I love the colour you used.
What a flattering sweater and color! Can’t wait to see what you choose to knit next.
Very pretty. And the color is great on you. I love Kim Hargreaves’ designs too.
I love it! This has been high up in the queue, and I just bought Breeze as well. You did a wonderful job, and the purple color is so flattering on you.
That looks great on you. I’m very tempted to make Blithe down the road. But I hate unclear knitting instructions. Why are they so lazy? I had the same problem with a pattern in Erika Knight’s Classic Knits. Maybe it’s because they’re English patterns? Oh well…
It’s gorgeous, what a great colour! I;’m sure the extra button holes look good, even if unintended.
Great job! It’s perfect on you.
That is gorgeous! Aubergine is one of my favorite colors.
Thisw sweater looks great! I love the colour.
Lovely! In order to avoid the mismatched fronts/sleeves dilemma, I’ve taken to knitting both at the same time on the same long circular needle (with two balls of yarn). That way I don’t have to write things down or remember what I did. Then, of course, there’s always creative blocking.
Beautiful! As everything you seem to knit is. Wish I had that super power. 🙂
Did you cast on another 7 stitches when starting on the right front? That will make it the same number of stitches as the left front. Your Blithe is lovely.
Absolutely beautiful!! I love the color and the style is sweet and perfect. I’m looking forward to starting a new project. As long as I’m wearing my magnifying glasses I’m sure I will be able to follow along. Thanks. I’ll let you know how I make out.
So very pretty and the color looks beautiful on you!
That is super cute on you! Wonderful knitting and lovely photos. I haven’t taken the plunge on Breeze yet…. but may have to rethink that 🙂
It came out beautiful and that color is gorgeous! That is definitely your color, it suits you so well. Definitely one of my favorite FOs that you’ve produced – well done!
Blithe looks beautiful! I like the photo of you at the piano (on Flickr). 🙂
I am always so impressed by your finished object posts, they generally look so beautiful. The Blithe does suit you so well. Great job!
Beautiful! Off to queue for self….
Gorgeous! That colour suits you really well. 🙂
And congrats on quitting your job and going for something that makes you happy. I hope you are very successful and happy with it. 🙂
I love the pattern, and it looks gorgeous on you. Lovely!
Wow, I cannot believe how fast you made this! It is really gorgeous! And on size 0 needles? Sheesh! You are awesome! You totally inspire me!
Beautiful!! Wow, size zero needles – you go!
Tre bela!