Autumn Again

Posted on January 2nd, 2008 by Deb

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Well, it’s as good as it’s going to get, I suppose.

Yes, the fit is just about right. (It’s good to know my math skills still work, even if my knitting gauge slides.)

But, also yes, it still looks a little odd along the seams because of the multiple layers of fabric in what should have been seamLESS, but now has actual seams.

And, also yes, the underarms are rather low.

Really, though, I’m just so thankful I moved the neckline UP, since, with my modification and my wonky, ever-changing row-gauge, it ended up just about where the pattern had put it in the first place.

It does look pretty, though. When I’m standing still…. (Again, too, ignore the weird way my skin looks–this camera does NOT like taking pictures of people, don’t ask me why, but I didn’t feel like going downstairs to get my other camera from my purse.)

Did you know that J.K. Rowling was named Entertainment Weekly’s Entertainer of the Year for 2007? Go read the wonderful article that explains, once and for all, why Harry Potter really IS that good.

And, yep, we’re gaining on that 10,000th comment. Phew!

Tags: Finished Knitting // 17 Comments »

17 Responses to “Autumn Again”

  1. Chris // Jan 2, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    Hmm. You look a little aggravated at it… So – are you going to wear it or not?

  2. Dorre // Jan 2, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    ooh Autumn Rose looks cute all finished!

  3. Deborah // Jan 2, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    Autumn Rose looks great on you. It may have given you trouble along the way, but it’s done and is beautiful.

  4. Mary // Jan 2, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Pretty new sweater finished just in time for this freezing weather!

  5. Ina // Jan 2, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    La Rose looks magnificent – so smile!

  6. Sil // Jan 2, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    I like your version! Very cute. It looks like such alot of work…

  7. amy // Jan 2, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    Yay! A finished Autumn Rose. It looks very nice on you.

  8. Brenda // Jan 3, 2008 at 8:29 am

    Autumn Rose looks great, but your not smiling in the photo.

  9. claudia // Jan 3, 2008 at 9:27 am

    Congratulations on finishing it and doing what it took to make it wearable. Gauge is a real hard bitch, aye?

  10. Lizzy B // Jan 3, 2008 at 9:38 am

    It looks lovely, but you look less than pleased. Are you going to wear it after this???

  11. Kim // Jan 3, 2008 at 11:57 am

    Yay! It fits and it’s such gorgeous colorwork. But you don’t look too happy with it. Autumn Rose has really put you through the wringer.

  12. Risa // Jan 3, 2008 at 12:12 pm

    Glad you finished it, but you definitely look less tha pleased with it though.

  13. Debby // Jan 3, 2008 at 2:20 pm

    You did a beautiful job on the sweater. I’m sorry the gauge was so pesky. I hope you all have a happy new year!

  14. Lorette // Jan 3, 2008 at 2:38 pm

    It does look great, and you do look aggravated! I’m simply amazed that you had the nerve to just slice out the extra width at the sides and do seams. Very smart!

  15. Chappysmom » Self-Portrait (with Knits) // Jan 27, 2008 at 12:33 pm

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  16. Micky // Feb 12, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    I may have missed it’s debut, but at least I can still see it.
    It turned out beautifully, not that I had any doubts.
    :)

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  17. Chappysmom » 2008 in Review // Dec 31, 2008 at 11:11 pm

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