And it’s DONE! It is about time, is all I have to say.
Project Details:
Pattern: Old Friend Pullover, Peace Fleece pattern by Peg Richard
Yarn: Peace Fleece worsted, color Violet Vyehchyeerom, 6 skeins. Close enough to BLUE.
Needles: Swallow Ivore straights, 5.00 mm (4.5 mm for ribbing)
Started: August 1, 2013
Finished: February 7, 2015
For: John
Modifications: the pattern as written has ribbing on the bottom, but a rolled hem on sleeves and cuffs. I did ribbing to match for all, and did a tubular cast on and bind off. I also brought the neck up a bit, the pattern as written has a bit wider and lower crew neck.
What I Learned: Well, it’s a pretty simple sweater pattern. I don’t think I like the dropped shoulder construction so much in this heavier yarn, but John loves it. I finished the neck last night and tossed it his way, I’m not sure he’s had it off since. And I adore Peace Fleece, but I already knew that. I suspect this will be a well-loved and well-worn sweater.
Here are a couple more photos.
It turned out great!! It’s a good color on John. 🙂
It looks great! And I love that color, too. Pat yourself on the back as you do the done-done-done dance.
oh it’s splendid!
GREAT job, Lorette!!!! John looks mighty fine in that lovely sweater! You are definitely an inspiration to me……Love your posts and how you always put the link to the patterns and yarns used, etc. Thank you!
Looks great! Congrats!
Love it! You did a great job and John looks like he really appreciates your hard work. It looks great on him. 🙂
Beautiful! Nicely done and I’ll bet John will wear that sweater often!
It looks really fabulous! And the color looks great on him. I’m glad it was worth the effort for both of you.
Congratulations on finishing it. 🙂
If you made the man happy, you did good. Congrats on a successful project!
It turned out great – looks very cozy. 🙂
It looks great!
That is really awesome. And it looks so comfy. I think the drop shoulder makes it look even more cozy. He’ll wear that for years to come.
Perfect fit and he looks happy with it!
It’s perfect!