Pattern: "Brown Sweater with Cables" No. 42 aka "Margaux's Cable and Lace Sweater Lovefest" from Rebecca 36
Ravelry Link
Yarn: RY Cashsoft Aran, 14 balls (I think!)
Needles: Size 5 and 6 Addi Turbos
More photos on flickr
I am in love. It's soft, it's beautiful, it smells good, it's done and it Fits!!
This was my first Rebecca sweater and I would suggest reading through all the directions before you start (as you would do with Any pattern! ;-)). The wording is a bit different from that of an American or British pattern - so just peruse to get yourself familiar! Also, I found a minor-eque mistake regarding stitch count. In the pattern it says you increase Chart B from 9 to 13 stitches when it is actually only 12. In some places that may mean your stitch count might be a 2 stitch difference.
I also highly suggest washing and blocking your gauge swatch. I found RY Cashsoft to be very stretchy. So when the moment came where I thought my sleeves were going to be too tight I remained true to what my gauge swatch told me - it will grow! And it did! It is a bit snug in the end, which I prefer, but if you hate snug fitting sleeves you may want to go up a size.
I was up by my friend's lake house this weekend and got to actually wear this sweater during the "New Year's Eve" party hosted by the local firehouse on Sunday night. Yes, it was complete with tiaras, rattles and balloons that fell from the ceiling when the clock struck 12. It was awesome. That and they also had karaoke.
It was the best way to end a fabulous weekend in which I did a whole lot lounging, knitting, boozing, and eating. Oh and if you can't tell from the pic below, I chose the orange color for my Honeycomb vest!! I was under the influence of something ;-)
I am happily home and my voice is hoarse.
Hi! My name is Margaux and I love to knit.(a lot.) I currently am in the gorgeous city of San Francisco. This blog follows my knitting adventures with a little of my crazy life in between.
Wow I love this! Its so cute and it looks so comfy! On the Ravelry link, there's no link to purchase the pattern...is it not published yet? Gotta have it!
Posted by: Jenni | September 01, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Your sweater is really beautiful. Those Rebecca magazines are trying to kill me with their lushness. :-)
Posted by: Sue | September 01, 2008 at 10:04 PM
What a beautiful sweater! You picked just the right yarn - the stitch definition is perfect.
Posted by: Sarah G | September 01, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Stunning. Just...stunning.
Posted by: Jennifer | September 01, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Oh my goodness. This is absolutely stunning! And such a perfect fit!
Posted by: amanda | September 02, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Ooh, this is so lovely. And what a great fit!
Posted by: Lise | September 02, 2008 at 02:15 AM
That sweater is absolutely stunning! It doesn't look like you made it yourself. I am totally awed and now I want one :)
Posted by: Adriana | September 02, 2008 at 04:49 AM
oh my gosh. that is stunning (the sweater and the setting!). cable love.
Posted by: stacey | September 02, 2008 at 05:33 AM
The color and cables are beautiful!
Posted by: brooke | September 02, 2008 at 06:20 AM
Beautiful! Be proud. Very proud.
Your last picture made me very sad. We can't get Yuengling in Ohio. Happy for you, but sad for my belly.
Posted by: lola | September 02, 2008 at 06:39 AM
Really drop dead gorgeous! I love how you've grown as a knitter. You are a SUPERSTAR! Congratulations!
Posted by: Cara | September 02, 2008 at 07:06 AM
Gorgeous sweater and the fit is to die for!
Posted by: lekkercraft | September 02, 2008 at 07:59 AM
oh wow, that sweater is absolutely stunning!! You did an incredible job.
Posted by: Julie | September 02, 2008 at 08:02 AM
It's SO GORGE! Perfectly cabley and it looks fabulous on you! I love it! Also - the pumpkin spice color is amazing- nice choice!
Posted by: Nonnahs | September 02, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Beautiful.
Posted by: Knittypants | September 02, 2008 at 10:24 AM
I'm glad the sleeves worked out for you!
Tina (blogstalker from Patrica Knits ;) )
Posted by: misplacedpom | September 02, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Gorgeous sweater! The fit is perfect! And Yuengling... yum, haven't had one in a long, long while!
Posted by: grumperina | September 02, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Damn. That is the most gorgeous piece of cable goodness I have seen in a while. Kudos.
Posted by: Allison | September 02, 2008 at 10:51 AM
VERY lovely!
Posted by: disentangled | September 02, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Love that sweater ... the color is great and it looks fabulous on you!
Posted by: LizKnits | September 02, 2008 at 04:38 PM
OMG Drools..
For someone that LITERALLY just started knitting - I admire your work and aspire to one day be able to knit like you.
Kayla
Posted by: Kayla | September 02, 2008 at 04:56 PM
Ah! Heavenly cables indeed. It does look perfectly fit on you. I have to peruse in the magazine to see that pattern.
Posted by: lucy | September 03, 2008 at 08:23 AM
that sweater is GORGEOUS!
Posted by: babette | September 03, 2008 at 09:12 AM
That is stunning. I love the style and fit - it looks dressy and casual at the same time.
Posted by: jillian | September 03, 2008 at 02:51 PM
It's just gorgeous! You always have amazing modeled shots!
Posted by: tiennie | September 03, 2008 at 06:02 PM