birthday suit
my age, in rows.
today is my 33rd birthday, and by sheer luck, my new sweater is finally dry.
last month, i decided to knit myself a simple sweater. it seems that those plain pullovers get the most use in my wardrobe, so why not make one in a beautiful yarn.
although it was an easy knit, the miles of stockinette got old pretty quick.
anyway, it's done now, and i love it.
the facts:
pattern: nope. this is a plain top-down raglan. i tried it on constantly to figure out where to put the waist shaping, figure out the decreasing on the arms, etc.
yarn: the fibre company's savannah dk in persimmon. i originally purchased 6 skeins, but started running out 3/4 of the way into both sleeves, so i had to buy a 7th. i only used a bit of it though. this yarn is beautiful. the combination of wool, linen, cotton and soysilk give it a very organic feel. the subtle variations in color are really pretty.
needles:us5 knitpicks options circulars. they kept unscrewing the whole time. it was a little annoying.
i'm so happy with this one. it's simple and light, and i just love the color. as always, it was great to knit it top-down. i love trying it on as i go and getting the perfect fit. yessss. the color also fits in perfectly with project spectrum's fire theme!
thanks for all the lovely comments about my baby sweater. it definitely stood out in the sea of pastels at the baby shower, but it was well received. i kind of want to make one for me.
Comments
That is a seriously great sweater...the fit is beautiful and so is the colorway on the yarn.
Posted by: raina | March 22, 2008 08:28 PM
That looks fantastic. Nice work!! What a great fit and I find the color really unique yet not too bold.
Posted by: Karin | March 22, 2008 08:30 PM
Happy birthday..mine was the 18th and I'm one step(OK year) ahead of you! Your sweater is sublime..very flattering...I adore it's simplicity!
Posted by: Gudrun | March 22, 2008 08:32 PM
This is a beautiful sweater! And well done- that much stockinette always makes leaves me with unfinished projects. I admire your work ethic!
And Happy Birthday!! Hope it's wonderful!
Posted by: cristalle | March 22, 2008 08:35 PM
you're 33? no way. you're really 25, you liar. :P
i am in looove with your sweater. it fits you so beautifully. and the buttons are icing on the cake! perfection.
Posted by: Sandra | March 22, 2008 09:30 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Your sweater is also beautiful (and that little nook in your living room you are standing in looks divine). The simplicity + awesome yarn = perfection!
Posted by: kate | March 22, 2008 09:37 PM
Happy birthday...your sweater is gorgeous and the blue buttons are the perfect touch!
Posted by: Sway Knits | March 22, 2008 09:47 PM
Happy Birthday!
That sweater is lovely -- the color and fit are fabulous.
Posted by: Amanda | March 22, 2008 09:58 PM
Happy Birthday! What a great birthday for a special day. Great job on it.
Posted by: LizKnits | March 22, 2008 10:08 PM
This looks so great on you! I love the fit and the color. Coincidentally, I just started a cardigan in the same yarn, same colorway!
Posted by: femiknitter | March 22, 2008 10:12 PM
That's a great sweater! Looks wonderful on you too. Happy Birthday!!!
Posted by: Keri | March 22, 2008 10:47 PM
Happy Birthday! I can't believe you're 33! I'm sure you hear it all the time, but you look 10 years younger (in a good, youthful way - not an immature way!) Anyway, have a great day and enjoy your new beautiful sweater. :)
Posted by: Kellie | March 22, 2008 10:50 PM
That is one fab sweater! Great color. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Allegra | March 23, 2008 01:08 AM
happy happy birthday to you! i love your sweater - another one for me to be jealous of. :)
Posted by: melissa | March 23, 2008 01:59 AM
Happy birthday! Love the sweater.
Posted by: Elin | March 23, 2008 02:52 AM
Happy birthday!
Beautiful sweater!
Posted by: Joanna | March 23, 2008 04:36 AM
You are NEVER 33, I thought you were my age (21). Happy Birthday! And lovely, lovely sweater.
Posted by: Dawn | March 23, 2008 07:35 AM
Happy Birthday! You made a lovely gift for yourself. It fits perfectly!
Posted by: Monika | March 23, 2008 07:57 AM
You look fabulous! Happy birthday.
Posted by: Christine | March 23, 2008 09:53 AM
Happy birthday!!! The sweater looks beautiful on you! The fit is perfect (gotta love the ability to try it on as you go). It has a great 1950's feel. Very anthropologie!!
Posted by: Leah | March 23, 2008 10:01 AM
Happy Birthday! Met your brother yesterday, he came in to buy you a little giftie...smart, that one!
Lovely sweater as always, (love the buttons) and your pictures are getting better and better.
Posted by: Cirilia | March 23, 2008 10:53 AM
happy birthday!! what a way to start the day! I always say simple is best. with that yarn, color, and perfect fit how could you go wrong?
Posted by: yahaira | March 23, 2008 11:30 AM
The pics are nice of this sweater, but I gotta say, Birthday Gal, it looked 8 times better in real life.
Posted by: Andi | March 23, 2008 11:38 AM
happy birthday! you share the same bday with my daughter :) aries girls! the sweater is very cute. i have some of that savannah dk and was thinking about making a little pullover too!
Posted by: gleek | March 23, 2008 11:39 AM
The yarn is a really beautiful color. I absolutely love the way the neck of the sweater looks, and the buttons are a really nice touch.
Posted by: Lauren | March 23, 2008 11:51 AM
happy (belated) birthday! i hope it was great. that sweater looks great on you. it looks like a comfortable staple sweater for your wardrobe! but i know how you feel about miles of stockinette....zzzzzzz......
Posted by: mai | March 23, 2008 12:10 PM
This sweater is so lovely. I'll have to give that yarn a try.
And happy birthday!
Posted by: mick | March 23, 2008 12:33 PM
Happy Birthday - what a great present you made for yourself! Looks like something you will get lots of use out of - I really need to figure out basic sweaters, and not be daunted by the miles of stockinette, because the result looks awesome.
Posted by: k | March 23, 2008 12:37 PM
It looks great! I'm also glad your baby sweater went over well. I used yours as inspiration for my adult version currently on the needles. Check out some other adult versions on ravelry. The translation is great.
Posted by: Erin | March 23, 2008 12:38 PM
Happy Birthday!
That's a wonderful sweater! The fit is perfect, and I can only imagine was a dream the fabric is in that yarn. Yummmy. Love the contrasty buttons. Nice touch!
Posted by: jillian | March 23, 2008 03:21 PM
Great sweater. I hope that you had a very happy birthday! Best wishes for the coming year.
Posted by: Devon | March 23, 2008 03:47 PM
Oooh, love the color and the contrasting buttons! That's a lovely fit for you.
Happy birthday!
Posted by: Karma | March 23, 2008 04:05 PM
Love the sweater. Simply lines with elegant yarn are always so satisfying to wear.
Posted by: Christy / Not Hip | March 23, 2008 06:09 PM
Happy birthday! The sweater is beautiful... I love your choice of yarn, the color, the blue buttons, and the fit is fantastic. Wonderful job!
Posted by: Octopus Knits | March 23, 2008 10:42 PM
Happy Birthday - the sweater is a perfect fit on you!
Posted by: lisa | March 24, 2008 09:06 AM
Happy birthday! That is a really gorgeous sweater. It fits you so well. I'm tempted to make one, now. :)
Posted by: Courtney | March 24, 2008 11:23 AM
*drool* I always fondle Fibre Company yarns with longing, so I'm very jealous of your sweater... And those 2 blue buttons are the perfect detail!
Happy birthday :)
Posted by: Veronique | March 24, 2008 12:40 PM
What a great sweater! Love the color especially.
Posted by: Christie | March 24, 2008 03:45 PM
happy birthday! i love your sweater, it's gorgeous and fits perfectly. the colour is awesome.
Posted by: rachel | March 24, 2008 06:45 PM
Oh, that is gorgeous. I need to buckle down on my knitting at some point.
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Corvus | March 24, 2008 10:04 PM
Happy Birthday! The sweater looks awesome! I love the buttons.
Posted by: Casey | March 25, 2008 01:59 AM
okay, seriously? the sweater is brilliant. looks amazing on you. I love everything about it.
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: lolly | March 25, 2008 08:39 AM
Happy Birthday! 33 is a good age. :)
I love the sweater - knitting a simple pullover in a fab yarn is SUCH a good idea, I may have to steal it for next winter.
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 25, 2008 10:36 AM
Happy Birthday!
FYI when my knitpicks options unscrew (it is super annoying), I take a rubber band and hold the needle with it, then screw the circular on with the little tool. It does the trick every time. I guess I need grippy-er fingers.
Love the blog btw.
Posted by: Chloe | March 25, 2008 07:03 PM
You've given me sweater envy again. And happy birthday!
Posted by: Sharon | March 26, 2008 10:09 AM
happy bday....a few days late! awesome sweater.
Posted by: darlene | March 26, 2008 03:33 PM
Happy Birthday! That sweater is lovely ... and the blue buttons are perfect!
Posted by: katie m. | March 27, 2008 05:48 AM
Did I already post this? I suck. Happy belated birthday! And an awsome sweater to boot!
Posted by: kim | March 27, 2008 11:41 AM
Happy birthday! I'll join you in a couple of months. I have to say, I like the 30s a lot more than the 20s.
(And how can you possibly stop yourself from running around singing when you wear that fabulous sweater?! I love the buttons most, but it's all amazing.)
Posted by: Amy | March 27, 2008 11:59 AM
My knitpicks circulars unscrew all the time, too. Then they came unglued. Terribly irritating.
Posted by: hadley | March 27, 2008 06:07 PM
That sweater looks great on you, I love the color and the buttons are perfect!
Posted by: Kala | March 27, 2008 07:17 PM
Hey Happy birthday! Love this sweater.. I have a ton of this yarn in this very color and your sweater makes me want to frog what I've been working on and start over.. Nice Job!
Posted by: ginna | March 28, 2008 07:16 AM
This sweater is beautiful! What a nice fit and colour. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Jen | March 28, 2008 03:10 PM
Happy Belated Birthday!! Gorgeous sweater. You make me want to experiment with something soft and spring-ish!
Posted by: Luckee | March 28, 2008 05:22 PM
Happy belated birthday!
Posted by: Emily | April 2, 2008 06:55 AM
Gorgeous sweater. Particularly like the contrast of the buttons. They make the sweater for me.
Posted by: sprite | April 5, 2008 03:37 AM
I love your sweater - the color really suits you and the buttons are an extra pop of cute! And happy birthday, um, last month!
Posted by: kelp! | April 9, 2008 01:59 AM