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Friday, May 6, 2016

FO Friday | Another Shade of Beige.

Otherwise known as Jessie's Girl by Elizabeth Smith. This was super fun to knit; and should've also been super quick, but I had gauge issues and then sizing issues and ended up reworking the pattern to make it smaller.

see the details on my Ravelry project page here

Now super happy with the results!

I used Juniper Moon's Zooey - a linen/cotton blend with thick and thin bits - and the texture adds just the right amount of interest to all that garter stitch.

I think Zooey is a great yarn choice for this pattern or the cardigan option (Jessie's Girl Cardi). It comes in tons of colors - neutrals and brights - and it's really reasonable. For what might be the first time ever, I knit a sweater for less than I would've paid to buy it!

There's been a lot of finishing going on at my kitchen counter this week. I can't wait to share the next two pieces with you.

In the meantime - happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend!

Labels: FO, knitting

14 Comments:

Carole said...: It looks fantastic, Mary!; Friday, 06 May, 2016
Nancy said...: Very nice! I've been wondering about that yarn; happy you gave it your stamp of approval.; Friday, 06 May, 2016
Bonny said...: It looks great, especially with you smiling in the sun! Looking forward to more lovely FO!; Friday, 06 May, 2016
Bridget said...: Wow you are really on a roll! This one is truly lovely, and looks so comfortable as well.; Friday, 06 May, 2016
margene said...: Beautiful! Enjoy your weekend!; Friday, 06 May, 2016
Patty said...: Fantastic as always! I love the look!; Friday, 06 May, 2016
Penny said...: Glad you worked through all of the issues because it looks wonderful! And you wear it so well!; Friday, 06 May, 2016
Honoré said...: A beautiful sweater and it looks super on you
We've been 12 days of non-stop dreary and rain...so I also very much enjoyed the gorgeous flowers and bright sun in your photos - matched your smile!
Happy weekend to you, too!
Cheers~; Friday, 06 May, 2016
dbshade said...: Wow, Mary!! So cute!!!; Friday, 06 May, 2016
Kym said...: Looks great! (I'll be interested to know if it stretches as you wear it.) I've really had my eye on this one, Mary. Super cute -- and looks very "wearable." :-); Friday, 06 May, 2016
Debbie said...: What a cute summer sweater! It looks like you'll get a lot of wear out of it. Have a great weekend!; Saturday, 07 May, 2016
Unknown said...: Mary, I Love it! So cute. Finally, a chance to use Zooey.; Saturday, 07 May, 2016
Lydia said...: Very cute, and zooey is a great yarn-maybe I'll treat myself to a projects worth when my FOs are done!; Monday, 09 May, 2016
Vicki Knitorious said...: Oooh, love it! What a great piece!!; Friday, 13 May, 2016

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