A Friend's CPH

Hello, all!

Cristi, aka Turtlegirl76, is a member of the Ravelry version of the CPH KAL but not this version. She just finished an amazing CPH and has kindly given me permission to share it with you. So head on over to Cristi's blog and take a look at her FO. Can you believe she did it in SIXTEEN DAYS?

Kind of motivates one to knit, doesn't it? :-)

Finished CPH #1, on to #2

I think this sweater pattern is addictive. I finished #1 yesterday but already have the back done on #2 (I started on it while I was waiting for my 60" cable for my options needle to arrive so I could knit the button band in one piece.)

Here's #1 completed I used Plymouth Encore Worsted weight (75% acrylic and 25% wool), used size 6 and 8 needles and knit size 40. I made the sweater longer, increased every 6 rows on the sleeves to give more room, did a three needle bind off for the hood, shortened the sleeves, and knitted a 1" button band with i-cord bind off. I plan to put a separating zipper in once I find or order (from zipperstop.com) one to match.

And here's my start on #2, which is knitted in Cascade 220 super wash.

My Finished Central Park Hoodie

Yarn: Cascade 220 in Color 8013 (Walnut Heather), a little over 5 skeins
Needles: US #7 and #9 to obtain gauge
Modifications: Lengthened the body by half an inch







Cross-posted with additional photos on my blog here.

Christmas Cardi

Cast On December 11
Finished Knitting December 23

Yarn: Paton's Classic Merino Wool, 6 balls, Burgundy
Needles: US 5 & 7
Size: 44

Modifications: Body knit in one piece, center cable on back changed to 4x4 to account for mismatch in ribbing (see detailed blog post for more info), sleeves knit in the round, shoulders bound by 3-needle bind off, cable carried up and over the top of the hood, edging cables grafted at top of hood, edging knit continuously, closed by zipper :D
Whew!

Full details and lots more photos are on my Finished Objects Blog - definitely a fun knit!

I finished ages ago...

...But neglected to get pictures until very, very recently. I actually finished the knitting last spring/summer when it was impossible to wear, so didn't bother putting in a zipper until this fall.



Lately though I've been wearing this almost every day! I love it. Here are the specifics:

Size: 52" -- I made my own modifications based on other sizes, although it's great to see larger sizes available through Knitting Daily! There's a thread for my mods on Ravelry.
Yarn: Classic Elite Skye Tweed -- I want to say the color is "Grampian Purple"
Modifications: Besides size, I also did a zipper (obviously), short row shoulders (thanks to this KAL!), and made sure the sleeves were ample enough :)

I do wish I had made it a smidgen longer, but I hope it'll get longer when my baby bump gets smaller :)

Thanks for all the great advice and inspiration on this KAL!

CPH FO

Just in time for hot August, my CPH is done! I think it took me about 3 months.



I used ONline Cora. Mods: Short-row shoulder shaping and 3-needle bind off. More details on my blog!

Thanks for hosting this KAL, I've enjoyed knitting the hoodie as well as reading the suggestions and comments!

BrownBerry's CPH - Finished!

A few photos and details here, and the rest will be avaialable on my blog

Size: Knit in Med (size 36" bust)
Cast On: December 31, 2006
Cast Off: May 30, 2007

Yarn: Karabella Aurora 8 in Color #23
Needles: US8 for body, 7 for button band, 9 to cast off


I picked up 324 stitches for the button band using 2 US Size 7 32" circulars so I could knit it continuously.

Many thanks to my photographer hubby who got up early to help me catch the best natural light. All foliage and landscaping are courtesy of his handiwork!

Thanks to all of you here for your tips, and your inspiring photos. It sure feels good to have a grown-up garment all my very own!

My First Sweater!!

I started this sweater in November and my love for it was rekindled when I found this group. I finished it yesterday and even wore it last night. I love the color and Encore Worsted was a nice, durable, affordable pick for this sweater. I have many more details on my blog.