Tuesday, October 4, 2011

my shalom




 (thank you to Dan for the photos!)

This post has been a long time in the making. I first fell in love with the Shalom cardigan after seeing Soulemama's post last year. I had never knit a sweater, but felt inspired to try, and loved the simple beauty and the fact that there were no seams on this one. (And the pattern is free! Found here). So I jumped in last fall, and finished in the spring. It sat waiting in a drawer through the summer until last week, when the chilly weather prompted me to bring it out to block (and wear!). I didn't make notes as I was knitting, unfortunately, and can't remember exactly what I did. But my gauge was a bit bigger than the pattern called for. This was ok with me, as I wanted a slightly larger size. I also left out the waist decreases. All this led to a fit that's bigger and more boxy than I had hoped for, but I think it falls into the "good enough" category. It is certainly warm and cozy enough for wearing, if not perfectly fitted. I love it's name--Shalom. Invokes a prayer-shawl quality, which suits it well. (Speaking of shawls, I've just been noticing all the beautiful criss-cross ones on the women of Larkrise lately--love them!)

A few specifics--I used Cascade Yarns 128 Chunky and US 10.5 circular needle. Full Ravelry notes here.

Wishing you all a Shalom-filled October! 
For more knitting inspiration, visit yarn-along at Small Things.
Posted by at
Labels:

17 comments:

  1. FrontierDreamsOctober 4, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    So great! I love mine, too! I just made a mini version for my daughter. One of my fav patterns, for sure!

    ReplyDelete
  2. FrontierDreamsOctober 4, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Psst.. I'm in the PNW, too! Portland, OR

    ReplyDelete
  3. CynthiaOctober 4, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I love your Shalom as well as the buttons and your garden! I'm hoping to cast on one for me sometime this month. The color you chose really compliments the pattern. :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. AndriaOctober 5, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    I love it! Well done on your Shalom, the buttons you picked are perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  5. pinkundineOctober 5, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    I love that pattern, it's been in my queue for ages. Love the colour you used :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. cpcableOctober 5, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Oh, Annie! It's beautiful! Such a perfect blue! I predict you will get much use out of this sweater. :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. *kateOctober 5, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    I love it! It does look snuggly and the color is beautiful :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Very pretty. I love the blue you picked.

    ReplyDelete
  9. angieOctober 5, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    It came out gorgeous! I never manage to knit a sweater for myself, always the kiddos. You've inspired me to give it a try.

    ReplyDelete
  10. AnkeOctober 5, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    I love it!! Turned out really great and I love the buttons you used as well.

    ReplyDelete
  11. LisaOctober 5, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Oh, it's lovely! I've not seen that unusual design.

    ReplyDelete
  12. karenOctober 5, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    You did such a lovely job on the sweater! I love the color and it fits perfectly :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Lori annOctober 5, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    it's really pretty and looks so lovely on you. where did you find those oak leaf buttons?

    ReplyDelete
  14. Pumpkin Pie BabyOctober 5, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Congratulations on your first sweater! It looks beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnnieOctober 5, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Thanks to all for the kind words! Lori ann, I found the buttons at our great big fabric store Fabric Depot--I had been wanting to get some nice handmade ones, but kept putting it off and took the easy way out--but they are pretty, aren't they?

    ReplyDelete
  16. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    I love your Shalom. I think yours might just have tipped the balance and now I need to queue it! :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. Mama Ash GroveOctober 6, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    It's beautiful! I love the blue!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)