Saturday, January 31, 2009

Argyle Skater Sweater

Well, here at last is a design I have been wanting to do for a couple of years! Originally, I wasn't going to show it to you b/c I wanted to submit it to Knitty- but I decided that with everything else I am doing right now I do not want to take the time to resize this pattern 4 more times for a magazine. So, here it is. I'm offering the pattern for sale for $3.oo. It is a one size only- 41" chest.
The length is customizable, as it is a seamless top-down knit. B/c of the intarsia, and the number of strands of yarn that it gets going simultaneously, I would say this is a knit for an experienced knitter. But if you are fearless, and want to learn some new techniques, this is a great sweater for it.




The saddle shoulder sleeves extend down to fingerless mitts- perfect for a skater ;-)








The detailing on this sweater is fun, and makes the knitting go quickly.








This version is extra long, but you wouldn't have to make it that long.
The ribbing on the bottom has extra cabling detail. Very fun!






I am so stoked that I have finally made a sweater long enough for my tall husband!
Now back to socks....

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very nice! I like it a lot. Specially the saddle shoulder sleeves. Your works are getting more and more impressive. You're a pro! :o)

Rima said...

Great sweater! My husband has been wanting something like this for a while.

Lobug said...

Thank you! If you want to purchase the pattern, you can put your email address in as a comment. It doesn't show without approval; and I will copy it and delete it and get to you with specific purchase information.

Lupie said...

So beatiful! I love argyle patterns.

Megan said...

I love this sweater. It came out so great.