one sweater, two ways
Pattern: Sadie from Rowan 40
Yarn: Rowan Wool Cotton, Inky - approx 7 balls
Needles: Size 3 and 6 circs
Modifications: I shortened the length of the body by about 4 inches and made the sleeves about 3/4 length.
This top first caught my eye on Ravelry. I had a nice size stash of Rowan Wool Cotton that was frogged from one of my first knits (the Blanket Cardigan from Sarah Dallas) and using one of my favorite features of Ravelry I browsed to see the Project Ideas for the Wool Cotton. My eye caught Chibitora's Sadie (Ravelry link) and I just loved how it looked with the shorter length.
What turned out to be a very fast knit has been such a nice addition to my spring wardrobe! It can be worn with a pretty spring dress, work clothes or with a t-shirt and jeans which is how I am sure this top will be worn more often.
I'm off to a bar to watch the Final Four - I won't even tell you what place I am in my boyfriend's pool. **cough**last**cough**. I got hurt big time when Georgetown lost to Davidson - but I had a great time watching that Cinderella run so I'm not bummed. I still have North Carolina though winning it all so maybe I won't stay in the basement afterall.... but I think today I'll be rooting for my sfam's - Nonnahs - alma mater - GO UCLA! ;-)
I love how that turned out for you. Great modifications!
Posted by: LizKnits | April 05, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Oh my gosh, Margaux -- that is simply stunning.
Posted by: regina | April 05, 2008 at 07:54 PM
very nice! it's going on my rav queue.
Posted by: Allegra | April 05, 2008 at 09:30 PM
The sweater is gorgeous!
Posted by: Viktoria | April 06, 2008 at 05:41 AM
Super cute.
Posted by: Emily | April 06, 2008 at 05:51 AM
The sweater looks great! Is it really hard to knit a garment with black yarn? Especially with a pattern stitch?
Posted by: abby | April 06, 2008 at 09:37 AM
That's a new pattern for me, and I am in love. It looks so versatile!
And don't feel bad about the pool. My 4 and 7 year old kids totally killed us in our family pool this year!
Posted by: Liz K. | April 06, 2008 at 09:52 AM
That's really gorgeous - it looks great dressed up or down. I am almost tempted to cast on for it using some Wool Cotton from my stash... hmm.
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 06, 2008 at 12:01 PM
love! that is seriously adorable.
Posted by: melissa | April 06, 2008 at 12:18 PM
So versatile, love it!
Posted by: Heather | April 06, 2008 at 10:31 PM
UGH! That game was poo. :p Thanks for rooting, though- I guess you and I weren't enough for those Bruins. :( On the opposite end of the spectrum- this sweater is fantastic..and so great for spring. I love it!
Posted by: Nonnahs | April 06, 2008 at 11:06 PM
It's gorgeously cute! I have the mag, but it's never caught my eye. This one sure does though.. maybe ill have to knit it ;)
Posted by: kae | April 07, 2008 at 04:44 AM
very cute - and by the looks of all the photos, very versatile!
Posted by: stacey | April 07, 2008 at 08:48 AM
It's like you can do no wrong. Every piece of yarn you touch, turns into such beautiful finish projects. So lucky. (Okay, not luck, but skill.)
Posted by: Jenn | April 07, 2008 at 10:39 AM
I love it! The sweater turned out soooo cute!
Posted by: Michaela | April 07, 2008 at 12:19 PM
It looks fantastic, and you're right- SO versatile!!
Posted by: Julie | April 07, 2008 at 04:56 PM
I envy your skill. To just whip up a garment from your stash that you can wear around and look great in. An inspiration.
Sorry NC lost. My husband just totally won his pool. He used a 'decision modeling' technique from his MBA program, so if it isn't cheating it is at least very very geeky!
Posted by: Jamie | April 07, 2008 at 11:55 PM
it looks great! you can really wear it with so many things! i have been pining for a black lightweight cardi of late... i need one of these!
Posted by: lolly | April 08, 2008 at 09:54 AM
Crap! It's like you knit something, and I --at the very moment of seeing the fabulousness- instantly want one too. Who knew my brown eyes could be so green?! It's a very cute little sweater. I want one.
Posted by: nova | April 08, 2008 at 11:14 AM
gorgeous sadie!
i love it's versatility - i wouldn't have thought of pairing it with a dress (i'm a jeans and tee girl) so now i have another reason to start knitting it! :)
Posted by: chris | April 08, 2008 at 09:29 PM
This is the perfect little sweater! I love it on you and with both outfits! I want one now.
Posted by: tiennie | April 15, 2008 at 10:47 PM
When I first bought that Rowan, that sweater didn't jump out at me, but when I saw your modifications I realized it was the perfect summer sweater I was looking for! Thank you, I love it.
Posted by: hillary | June 01, 2008 at 11:20 AM