My rendition isn’t quite perfect (I was rather sloppy when sewing in the sleeves and really ought to re-do that), but it’s the name of the pattern from Mason-Dixon Knitting. I recommend reading about the genesis of the pattern – it’s quite amusing.
I did this pretty much to spec. I used the called-for yarn, Cascade 220, which has really become my go-to worsted weight wool – I love the stuff, and the fact that I’ve got an LYS with an amazing selection of it doesn’t hurt – an entire wall of scores of colors of yarny goodness. I did alter the pattern a bit to make the sweater about an inch longer. The sweater itself is a perwinkley purple (a.k.a. a version of a certain crackpot’s favorite color – sorry, Mom – it fits me!) and the hem facings and neck are done with a medium purplish blue.
I also didn’t use a smaller needle when knitting the hem facings, so there is a slightly belled effect at the sleeve bottoms. This wasn’t entirely intentional, but I quite like it.
Oh, and I had to re-do the sleeve caps because my row gauge was off. Note too self: if you know the row gauge is off and compensate for it while knitting the body, you also need to compensate for it while knitting the sleeves. I don’t know what I was thinking.
I finished this sweater a couple weeks ago and have already worn it a few times – it definitely passes the wear test. It’s a great sweater for casual wear over a t-shirt, and I love the bit of waist shaping.
And, what’s coming up in the yarny craft category – I have a crocheted baby blanket for afghans for Afghans underway. After that, I plan to finish the rug for my living room that I started last year. I’m thinking about doing a fair isle sweater for my next major knitting project. If I start this spring, I might be done by winter. The current leader in pattern options is Hillswick Lumber by Ann Feitelson – some gorgeous pictures can be seen here and here.
Wow! It looks great! Let me know if it shrinks…