Fireside Sweater

WOW.....Two posts back to back....it is a miracle!  Here is my Fireside Sweater and I really, really love it.  I wouldn't say it is the most "stylish" sweater, but it is one that I wear A LOT.  It is warm, comfortable, cozy and goes with my uggs which I wear all winter!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pattern:  Fireside Sweater (Rav Link)

Yarn:  Cascade Ecological Wool

Needles:  US 8

Size:  Small

Mods:  Made the sleeves about 2" longer and worked the small cables on the sleeve so that they both turned in towards the large center cable. 

Thoughts:  I LOVE the sweater.  However, if I knit it again, which I may in dark gray, I would still knit a size small but I would go down a needle size.  The sweater is not as fitted as I would like it....though it is comfortable the way it is!  If you look at the picture of the back, you can see where there are gaps at the side of the cables.....I don't like that.  I have knit many sweaters with cables and have never had this problem before and I think it is because the gauge just needs to be a bit tighter.  Going down a needle size would give me a closer fitting sweater without those gaps.  I would also knit add an extra inch or so to the body. 

I think this is an amazing pattern and it is the first pattern for the designer.  There are some issues with the charts.  If you are an experienced knitter, you will catch this right away.....if you are not an experienced knitter then it could easily mess up the cables on the sweater. 

This sweater was actually a pretty quick knit.  I started it in September and finished it in October - I think it took about six weeks.  I was also working on Christmas and birthday gifts at the same time.  I will definitely start another this summer in a dark gray.

I do have a few other things I am working on.  I have a completed Ishbel to show you.....I have made four of these so far!  Love the pattern.  I also have a couple sweaters I am knitting and one is close to completion.  I am hoping I can finish it before I start the nursing program in less than three weeks!  I still haven't shown you Vivian because I need to take it in to get a zipper put on it.  I attempted it and can't figure it out....so if any of you have advice on that, please feel free to share!!!!!!  I am going to go into my second winter without wearing  it if I don't take it in soon! 

I will try to post about my Ishbel tomorrow and my WIP's.  Maybe if I get in the habit of blogging again I won't go on such a long hiatus! 

Last but not least - than you all to your words of encouragement on keeping the blog up.  I can't believe some of you still tune in but I really appreciate it and I will keep it going.  I need to start enjoying it again!

Comments

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[Homeowner Insurance]

Incredibly gorgeous! I would love to have one of my own someday!

[Yarnahoy]

That is incredibly gorgeous Lara!!
You're also very fortunate to have a stunning figure so you don't have to go running around to find a model for your knits :)

[Machelle]

Hi Lara,

Thanks for the post. I was just thinking about you last week and I was going to say hi. How is life treating you? Did you finish up school? How are your kiddos? Anyway, I was wondering how your doing. Hope all is well and sending you good thoughts.

Machelle

[HVAC contractors]

Wow I really like the fit of that sweater. It's really nice.

[Rebecca]

Oh it's so beautiful, absolutely perfect.

[YarnIt]

Thanks, Keana!!!! I love it!

[keana]

That sweater ROcks!

[PandaWriter]

Delurking to say that Chic Knits has a great zipper tutorial that helped me with my Mariah.

http://www.chicknits.com/ttizipper.shtml

[manasi]

I love cabled sweaters & this one looks awesome!
Congratulations on being accepted into the nurse's program! I'm sure you'll do really well.

[Machelle]

i tried commenting last week but it wouldnt take. I really like that sweater, it looks like a fun knit. You always inspire thats for sure!

[MrPuffy]

PS I wanted to point out that your blog feed has stopped being picked up by Ravelry.....

[MrPuffy]

What do you mean it's not stylish!!! That looks fantastic on you and it's a gorgeous knit. Frankly, I'm close for frogging my cabled riding jacket and this would be the right gauge.....

I also live in my uggs - but mine are slippers and I wear them inside :)

[~Kristie]

That is stunning! I definitely think you should knit it again. It looks so great on you that you should have at least 2 in different colors.

[amanda]

Gorgeous!! I almost knit this one, too, but opted for the September pattern instead. Looks great on you!

[raina]

Hi, Happy New year and many blessings in 2010. I love your sweater; it does look warm and would go perfectly with Ugg boots. It's been so cold here I have been living in my sweaters.

[Gillian]

I love the sweater. Seeing the work people do gives me ideas for more things to try, and often they're sweaters I might not otherwise see. thanks.

[leslie]

lara... it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! i love that pattern and would love to have one of my own someday! :)
happy new year!

[Jeanie]

Love the sweater, and it looks really good on you!

I know how you feel about Ishbel. I'm currently on my 3rd one, and I just bought yarn yesterday to make a couple more (not just for me) in the future. :-D

[Michelle]

OH I love this sweater! It is lovely!

[Robin]

That is GORGEOUS!! I really love it and must add that to my queue. Thanks for the sizing tips.

[Susan - Knitters Delight]

Of course you love it! Your sweater is gorgeous as is, but would look great in gray, too.

[Emily]

Oh it's beautiful! I just love a good cardigan! it looks extremely cozy too.

[adrienne]

HOW BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!