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October 2, 2005

Before and After

okay, so *maybe* the sweater isnt completely dry yet, but i really wanted to try it on to see the length. then with the magic of paint, i juxtaposed before and after blocking pics next to each other. after is on the right. its kind of funny, because the yellow looks kinda wavy, revealing where the safety pins were. i reblocked with more pins to minimize the waves for when it actually is 100% dry. but, im pretty happy with the result! i think it grew about 4 inches, which is nothing to complain about!

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Posted by SQ at October 2, 2005 5:16 PM

Comments

um im speechless.. your color work is fabulous...

did you design that sweater cause it is kickin.

and that hat loooks like its gonna be amazing.

you are my new intarsia hero... i bow down to you

keep it up!

Posted by: christy at October 2, 2005 6:47 PM

so nice! The extra-long sleeves look very very cozy, and the length is perfect. Let's hear it for blocking!

Posted by: Diana at October 2, 2005 7:09 PM

SQ, You are amazing-- the sweater came out so nicely. You're one creative chick! My favorite part is the thumbholes. Cute!

Posted by: Nancy at October 2, 2005 7:36 PM

i think it looks great!! wow!

Posted by: blossom at October 2, 2005 9:37 PM

Oh man... see...that's just kind of brilliant. I LOVE that sweater.

Posted by: Cari at October 2, 2005 11:21 PM

Fabulous and you're so fast. Blocking is really a wonderful thing. You should be really proud of your sweater.

Posted by: Stephanie at October 3, 2005 9:39 AM

I can't believe you knit that so fast and so well, having never knit Intarsia before. Congratulations! It looks fabulous and I hope you enjoy wearing it.

Posted by: Purly Whites at October 3, 2005 2:00 PM

looking good!

Posted by: Leo at October 3, 2005 2:50 PM

AH! I love that sweater, and I really didn't think anyone would have the nerve to knit it! Good for you, it's adorable, and such a challenge for a first sweater. Were the thumbholes part of the pattern, or did you add that? I love them either way.

Posted by: Cirilia at December 14, 2005 6:05 PM