On a much deserved day off I have not taking this beautiful and happily warm hoodie off. My whole weekend had been filled with happenings here and there. My Saturday was filled with school events and Sunday I enjoyed myself at Patricia's Superbowl sale before heading to my BF's house for the game.
I seamed this up while watching the SB. I love how no one gave me any flack for seaming while watching the game. I did partake in a few party events (read: beer pong) in between the sleeve caps - it's a wonder how they all came together sans sobriety. This sweater is so comfortably warm and delicious and with the weather at a high of 19 degrees it was finished just in time. I still need to get some buttons for it and will hopefully do that this week.
I had been worried that this sweater was going to be scratchy. It was started right after finishing Andrew's scarf so going from beautiful Sundara silky merino to straight wool was a bit tough. I cannot lie that at first I wasn't really into it because of the roughness. After a nice bath in the soak though I was not disappointed.
Specs:
Pattern: Central Park Hoodie from Fall 06 Knit Scene
Yarn: 10 - 11 balls of Classic Elite Skye Tweed
Needles: Size 6 and 8 circular needles
I didn't make any modifications to this sweater but if I were to knit this again I might make the body a tinge bit longer and the sleeves shorter. The pattern was very well written and only had a few minor mistakes that were easy to pick up. I promise to get some better pics, I was pretty much in bed all day (hence the very serious face above!) today only getting off my toosh to take these pics... but anyway, the first sweater of the year is Done and Done!
You didn't think I would waste any time while this hoodie was blocking, did you?
I LOVE that hoodie......great job! I also love skye tweed.....it really looks terrific!..... I will now have to put that on my very long list!
Posted by: leslie | February 05, 2007 at 06:14 PM
not only is it HOT, but YOU made it! damn, you never cease to impress me.
Posted by: sarah | February 05, 2007 at 07:26 PM
Congratulations! It looks great! You are a knitting machine to have already started another sweater.
Posted by: Brenda | February 05, 2007 at 09:03 PM
The hoodie looks great. I have read about the Central Park Hoodie from many blogs but had not seen it before. It is beautiful and I can see why so many people wanted to knit it. You did a beautiful job. And why shouldn't you knit the hoodie up while watching the game? I always knit while watching TV and especially sports. I have a hard time following hockey and knitting. The action is too fast.
Posted by: Sheila | February 05, 2007 at 09:06 PM
Great job on the entire sweater. But I must give you a huge cheer for the seaming while watching the SB & playing beer pong! Don't know how you did it and didn't have the sleeves attached to the hood. Well, that's what would have happened to me.
Posted by: Lola | February 05, 2007 at 10:33 PM
It's lovely! I just swatched for mine today. I'm using Rowanspun Aran in Hardy (a green like the one in the magazine). I'll take your comments about length into consideration, I'm going to make some pattern notes on my lunch break tonight before I cast on for the back.
Posted by: jillz | February 06, 2007 at 12:06 AM
It's not too late for me to rip back a few rows and make the body longer. I've been wondering about that. How tall are you, out of curiosity? I'm short, so I don't know if I should make it longer or not. I WILL remember to make the sleeves shorter. I always get caught out on that -- all my sleeves have to be rolled up.
I LOVE your hoodie!
Posted by: Norma | February 06, 2007 at 09:11 AM
Turned out totally fabulous! Cute and comfy, what could be more perfect?
Posted by: knittingphilistine | February 06, 2007 at 10:05 AM
that looks great!!!! perfect timing for the frigid weather we are having!
nice start to the leaf pullover -that yarn is going to be fantastic!
Posted by: stacey | February 06, 2007 at 10:20 AM
Your CPH looks great. Very warm and cozy looking, makes me want to knit one too!
Posted by: nova | February 06, 2007 at 10:42 AM
the central park hoodie is so pretty and looks too comfy. Gorgeous knit!!=)
Posted by: Dorre | February 06, 2007 at 11:10 AM
the central park hoodie is so pretty and looks too comfy. Gorgeous knit!!=)
Posted by: Dorre | February 06, 2007 at 11:10 AM
the central park hoodie is so pretty and looks too comfy. Gorgeous knit!!=)
Posted by: Dorre | February 06, 2007 at 11:10 AM
It looks great- you picked the perfect color. Hooray to finished sweaters (and the beginnings of new ones!)!!!!!!
Posted by: Cathi | February 06, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Great hoodie! looks so cozy and comfortable.
Posted by: Knittypants | February 06, 2007 at 12:20 PM
Woot! Looks fantastic! I'm gonna get back to mine after I get one little knitting monkey off of my back. How do we end up with knitting obligations? The messes I get myself into...
Posted by: JulieFrick | February 06, 2007 at 12:32 PM
Great job! It looks fantastic on you (not to mention comfortable)! :)
Posted by: Adam | February 06, 2007 at 12:46 PM
It looks so cozy and warm! Nice colour. I think this is one I'll have to knit too.
Posted by: Jen | February 06, 2007 at 12:56 PM
it looks fantastic...and really lovely and warm.
you will have to post another photo with the buttons. i am debating between putting buttons or a zip on mine and would love to see how yours comes out.
Posted by: jacqueline | February 06, 2007 at 09:16 PM
It is so nice! and that neutral color will match everything! Congrats on such a lovely knit ;)
Posted by: Lolly | February 07, 2007 at 07:12 AM
really beautiful !!! and the color also ....
Posted by: noune | February 07, 2007 at 03:11 PM
That looks like it's such a warm, comfy sweater. You did a great job!
Posted by: Amy | February 07, 2007 at 04:54 PM
Hmmm, now you've got me thinking, I've got a bag full of Skye Tweed. . .
Your Central Park Hoodie looks fantastic!
Posted by: Kirsten | February 07, 2007 at 07:16 PM
EXCELLENT! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Cara | February 09, 2007 at 12:47 PM
CPH looks fantastic!! I absolutely want to knit this, and maybe if I had energy (hah) and knit it up quickly I could actually wear it before I get too big!. Yours just looks great!
Posted by: Allegra | February 10, 2007 at 11:43 AM