bubble pullover (or omfgilovethisfreakinsweater)
hooray! it's done!
i'll let the pictures do the talking first:
pattern: bubble pullover by norah gaughan from knitting nature
yarn: rowan yorkshire tweed aran (discontinued), less than 6 balls. color is named "muffin"
needles: 4.0mm (us6) for all the ribbing, 4.5mm (us7) for the pentagons and the stockinette portion of the sleeves
modifications: i knit the smallest size on smaller needles and totally different yarn. this resulted in a lot less ease than the original 10 inches called for in the pattern, but still plenty for my now 36" bust. i shortened the sleeves by 1 inch and eliminated the button band in the bottom ribbing.
my biggest mod was to the collar. i stalled for several days, knitting a few rows, trying it on, knitting a few more rows, etc. i started to really like the way the collar was standing up after a few inches. i ended up decreasing by 4 stitches, adding a bunch of short rows to the back of the neck and binding off once i was happy.
i think it's funny that the collar was one of those design elements that drew me to this pattern in the first place. i really do love big flopped over collars that button up the side. i think i just prefer them in a finer gauge and a yarn with more drape.
edited to add: i've been getting a lot of questions through email and ravelry as to the finished size. each pentagon ended up being approx 10 inches across and the finished bust size was approx 40" . i'm pretty sure the smallest size in the book called for 46", so i lost 6 inches of positive ease with my mods. this resulted in 4 inches of positive ease for my bust size, which i think was just right for me.
i absolutely love this sweater. i've been wearing all day and it's so warm, i just adore it. norah gaughan is a genius. pentagons rule.
Comments
This sweater is SO amazing-I love the pattern, the color, and your neckline mods! You're totally inspiring me to make it.
Posted by: femiknitter | November 17, 2007 01:08 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Alexandra | November 17, 2007 01:37 PM
you and this sweater are gorgeous.... i saw it on craftster and had to see more!
Posted by: christy | November 17, 2007 01:47 PM
i love it! your mods are awesome and it fits you perfectly.
Posted by: gleek | November 17, 2007 01:49 PM
Oh, most gorgeous photoshoot ever!! I want to make this right now. You actually look like you could be related to Norah, actually, you both have (knitting) mischief in your eyes!
Posted by: Cirilia | November 17, 2007 01:50 PM
Wow, that is a great sweater! Beautiful fit, and beautiful photos too!
Posted by: terhi | November 17, 2007 02:00 PM
OMG....beyond amazing. You should be totally proud. Wear that every day, it fits you perfectly.
Posted by: karin | November 17, 2007 02:00 PM
Much as I love Knitting Nature, I have to say this sweater looks miles and miles better on you than it does on the model in the book. I'm not sure 10" of ease works on us mere mortals! Your mods are great. Seeing what a success knitting it at a much smaller gauge has been for you, I'm totally reconsidering making this myself. Good job!
Posted by: Aileen | November 17, 2007 02:02 PM
CUTE!! You did an amazing job.
Posted by: allison | November 17, 2007 02:26 PM
That looks absolutely fabulous!
Posted by: bea | November 17, 2007 03:40 PM
you unbubbled the bubble and I LOVE it!! The neckline, the color, the ease...everything is perfect!
Posted by: yahaira | November 17, 2007 04:01 PM
Love the neckline and the color---this is really one of the nicest Bubble Pullovers I've seen!
Posted by: jenna | November 17, 2007 05:04 PM
lovely lovely!! you are such a good knitter!!
Posted by: erika | November 17, 2007 07:00 PM
omfgilovethisfreakinsweatertoo!
Posted by: Sandra | November 17, 2007 07:26 PM
I love it too! Color, fit, cool pentagons, collar - everything is fantastic.
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 17, 2007 07:28 PM
It's so cute on you! Congrats on a very flattering sweater!
Posted by: Stitchywitch | November 17, 2007 08:02 PM
That's gorgeous and it looks great on you!
Posted by: Elin | November 17, 2007 09:56 PM
Your sweater looks amazing! Great job!
Posted by: Kellie | November 17, 2007 10:00 PM
OMG, no wonder you love your new sweater! I wouldn't take it off if I were you. It turned out so well and looks fantastic on you.
Posted by: Karma | November 18, 2007 12:38 AM
Totally awesome sweater. That last photo is particularly wonderful. Your collar mods worked out really well.
Enjoy the many impressed comments you're sure to get while wearing it!
Posted by: Rachel | November 18, 2007 09:26 AM
I've always loved the idea of this sweater, but not all that ease puffing out around the mid-section. You've done just the right alterations. Amazing job! Now I definitely want one.
Posted by: aqu | November 18, 2007 09:44 AM
Oh. Wow. This sweater is amazing. I am so tempted to make one for myself now. Ooooh... so beautiful.
Posted by: Christine | November 18, 2007 01:22 PM
Beautiful! That came out so well, you have every reason to love it! Your pictures are great, too.
Posted by: kim | November 18, 2007 05:00 PM
I love your sweater! I'll have to add this to my growing collection of future projects.
Posted by: Amanda | November 18, 2007 05:45 PM
I love your version of this sweater. I think it looks awesome with less ease.
Posted by: Jill | November 19, 2007 10:13 AM
love it. the color suits you and you wear it well. congrats on finishing!
Posted by: lekkercraft | November 19, 2007 10:39 AM
Wow! And I love how you look so happy in the pictures :)
Posted by: Veronique | November 19, 2007 12:28 PM
omfg that RULES. I hated, hated that in the book. But you've made it the best thing since sliced bread! Congratulations, great work, and it's awesome that you're enjoying it so much.
Posted by: Amy | November 19, 2007 02:12 PM
omgiloveyourfreakinsweatertoo!!! really, great job - it looks awesome on you!
Posted by: rockbridge | November 19, 2007 03:47 PM
the pullover looks nice on you and I like the colour.
Posted by: handknit168 | November 19, 2007 09:53 PM
!!!!!
girl, you better watch out because i am coming up to the valley this weekend and i am going to hunt you down (or at least see you after I spend too much $$$ at webs?) and steal your sweater!!
i have a full bag of scottish tweed aran that was supposed to become demi. hmm..
Posted by: kate | November 19, 2007 10:18 PM
Totally forgot to mention I am gargling salt water and working on a pretty mean pain killer addiction as we speak after INsane dental surgery last thurs. I feel your pain. I hope you're teeth are better!
Posted by: kate | November 19, 2007 10:20 PM
Looks great! That is a really nice color on you, too.
Posted by: amanda | November 20, 2007 04:15 PM
Gorgeous, I love it!
Posted by: Kala | November 20, 2007 08:58 PM
that is absolutely awesome!
Posted by: abby | November 21, 2007 04:15 AM
It's so beautiful!!! It's no wonder you love it so!
Posted by: Leah | November 21, 2007 08:38 AM
Great job on the sweater - looks perfect on you. Lovely photos too!
Posted by: k | November 23, 2007 02:15 PM
It is so wonderfully PERFECT! I love your version! I need to take another look at this pattern - yours turned out so well!
Posted by: Lolly | November 24, 2007 02:43 PM
oh, that is one gorgeous sweater! i love it in the tweed and with that collar. just beautiful.
Posted by: kris | November 27, 2007 05:41 AM
Aaaaaaaah. Breathless with sweater love.
Posted by: JulieFrick | November 28, 2007 10:28 AM
awesome sweater! i love the color, it just shows off all the work! great job. ok what's next...hahaha...i co'ed a sweater in sept no where done!
Posted by: darlene | December 1, 2007 11:05 AM
OMG, that is gorgeous! I love your modifications, and the color is wonderful. Great job!
Posted by: Octopus Knits | December 1, 2007 08:40 PM
So impressive. The fit is great, I can see why you'd want to get alot of wear out of that pullover - well done!
Posted by: Marce | December 10, 2007 11:31 AM
I'm dying over this sweater. Completely love it!!! Would you mind giving me more information on what you did for the neck? I guess I just don't understand about the short rows - but then I'm kind of short-row illiterate not having used them much. :) THANKS SO MUCH!!!!
Posted by: Keri | January 7, 2008 02:51 PM
I love that frickin' sweater too. It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Emily | February 29, 2008 07:38 AM