All Over but the Buttons…
…oh thank the GSD* that’s over.
The New Hottness would like to present…my finished Central Park Hoodie.
I plan on doing ‘afterthought’ buttonholes (a la EZ) when I’ve decided on buttons (don’t worry, I’ll be asking for your opinions after the choices have arrived!)
I chose to kitchener the hood closed instead of seaming (yes, you can see the line - but I also haven’t washed the hood yet. That will disappear after the first soaking). I picked up and knit the button bands after the hood was complete so they are seamless, also.
My favorite part - there is much beauty in a set-in sleeve that has no puckers. ;o)
Wait. I lied. My absolute favorite part? It fits.
* GSD = Global Standard Deity . See the Thursday Next Series for more info. ;o)
March 21st, 2008 at 1:47 pm
WOOOOHOOO! It looks gorgeous. Wear it the next time you see me, I can’t wait to see it.
I’m with you, thank GOD it’s done, now you can free up your needles for something new and delicious.
March 21st, 2008 at 1:51 pm
She is fabulous! I love the pin keeping it closed. Yes, I am slightly anti-button hole at this point. So? :p
Well done!
March 21st, 2008 at 2:21 pm
hooray, hooray, hooray!
March 21st, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Brava! It looks lovely! And so much attention to detail :^)
March 21st, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Lookin’ extra hot. I love it. This right here is what knitting magic is all about…it may have been a pain for a while but the end result it SO worth it.
And YAY for Thursday Next! I just started reading The Eyre Affair and I love it.
March 21st, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Fantastic! I love the color - I did the same thing with my hood and button band. And - I still haven’t picked out buttons, either - good thing I have plenty of pins around to keep it closed!
March 21st, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Oh, Jess, that looks just wonderful!
March 21st, 2008 at 4:59 pm
hooray! It looks fab, like it with the pin, but I am sure the buttons will also look wonderful.
Mine has been languishing unloved for a while…hmmm….
March 21st, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Very nice! I can’t wait to see it with buttons…and in person at the very first festival of the season.
Love Thursday Next, too!
March 21st, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Great job Jess! It looks beautiful!
March 21st, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Whoa, it’s gorgeous. That sleeve … perfection. Well done!
March 21st, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Very Nice!! Too bad I can’t make one for myself..I can’t imagine it on my short round self! LOL
March 22nd, 2008 at 12:18 am
Woo-hoo! Are you going to present a picture of you wearing it? I’m glad you finished it, it looks wonderful.
March 22nd, 2008 at 2:05 am
Beautiful! I sort of like the pin action too. Then again I’m to chicken to attempt those EZ button holes. I mean my spastic hands, with scissors and fresh finished knitting - that’s a disaster just waiting to happen. Can I watch?
Now what will you ever do with your time
March 22nd, 2008 at 9:08 am
Gorgeous!
March 22nd, 2008 at 12:51 pm
So pretty! Love the color and the sleeves look wonderful. How much ease did it end up with? I’m asking because I BROKE DOWN and ordered yarn for my own CPH and can’t decide on size.
PUT IT ON! PUT IT ON!
March 22nd, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Whoo hoo!
Go you~!
March 22nd, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Fabulous!
March 22nd, 2008 at 11:52 pm
What a wonderful sweater! It turned out just perfect.
March 23rd, 2008 at 5:39 am
Awesome!!!!
A very professional job and I love the way the yarn drapes just a little.
Now for the modeled shot…
March 23rd, 2008 at 9:12 am
that looks great!
March 23rd, 2008 at 9:28 am
Good job! It looks great!
March 23rd, 2008 at 11:04 am
Sweet.
March 24th, 2008 at 11:20 am
I bow, nay, grovel, before your exquisite finishing skills. You’d best be careful Athena doesn’t get wind of this if you don’t want to end up hanging by a thread from the ceiling.
March 24th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
I love Thursday! I smiled to myself when I saw your reference. Your CPH makes me want to start one too!
March 24th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Ah, the good old GSD. Must reread those books again soon.
And the sweater? Gorgeous! Nice job.
March 27th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Pretty!!! Love your choice of yarn.
April 2nd, 2008 at 4:13 pm
this is a test … to check your back end code ……ummm…….you said …..code
Hi all this is mee and what she puts up with ALL the time