Phyllo Debuts at the Lake
As lucky would have it, Sunday at Silver Lake was perfect sweater weather. The day was cloudy and blustery with just a tiny chill in the air. Phyllo and I enjoyed her debut.
We danced around the forest and at the waters edge in celebration of cooler days to come. It might just be that the worst of the heat is over and sweaters will be de rigueur before long. Phyllo will be the perfect companion for the cool days of fall.
Phyllo and I could have spent all day watching the wind dance across the water and the clouds above move across a palette of the blue sky.
Phyllo Yoked Pullover from Knitting Nature by Norah Gaughan
Yarn: Calmer
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Time to Knit: July 12 – August 5, 2007
Comments: The only modification was to knit the body and sleeves 2" longer.
There are no errors in the pattern, but you must remember to increase in the K2tog on the yoke. That's the only pitfall I can see. This sweater was fast, fun and fabulous to knit.
Oooh. I just purchased that book. That sweater looks gorgeous.
Knitting Nature must be one of those rare books where my husband finds it interesting, him loving maths and all. :)
Posted by: Ali | August 22, 2007 at 03:33 AM
Wow, she's a real beauty!
Posted by: Debi | August 22, 2007 at 03:47 AM
How lovely..and what a gorgeous day to model her..
Posted by: Dianne | August 22, 2007 at 03:59 AM
Look great! I've been thinking about making that sweater with some stashed Calmer I have, and I think you just convinced me to do so! I really love that yoke.
Posted by: femiknitter | August 22, 2007 at 04:14 AM
It looks wonderful on you - what a great color and fit! Congratulations on a job well done.
Posted by: Carole | August 22, 2007 at 04:43 AM
Looking good Margene:~D
Posted by: Lana | August 22, 2007 at 04:43 AM
Wow - fabulous! Love that color on you.
That setting looks so very peaceful - scoot over on that rock, so I can sit next to you and gaze at the mountains and the water.
Posted by: DebbieB | August 22, 2007 at 05:00 AM
A very flattering fit ;-)
Posted by: Helene | August 22, 2007 at 05:08 AM
I just got that book, too. Thanks for the tips and the inspiring photos, Margene.
Posted by: KarenJoSeattle | August 22, 2007 at 05:09 AM
Gorgeous! Neck in neck competition with the scenery.
Posted by: Teresa C | August 22, 2007 at 05:11 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Jenn | August 22, 2007 at 05:38 AM
S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G sweater and photography. Wear it well.
Posted by: Jennifer | August 22, 2007 at 05:39 AM
oooooolala!
Posted by: minnie | August 22, 2007 at 05:42 AM
The color is perfect for you and the sweater is very flattering. Wonderful!
Posted by: Guylaine | August 22, 2007 at 05:43 AM
Very nice!
Posted by: Annie | August 22, 2007 at 05:43 AM
It looks beautiful. I put in on my queue list on Ravelry, went to the library and checked the book out. I do have a question though. In the book pictures, it seems pretty off-the-shoulders. Is that the case? I'd like to knit it, however, being a "full-figured" gal :), I'm wondering about the look with bra straps exposed.
Posted by: Lisa | August 22, 2007 at 05:45 AM
Just lovely! Margene-perfect, of course, and what a color! ( I couldn't help smiling at the setting, thinking, hey, I KNOW that tree! I've seen that view in person!) Great shots, too: must be nice to have your own personal project photographer!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | August 22, 2007 at 05:52 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Jenna | August 22, 2007 at 06:15 AM
Oh freaking gorgeous! I really need to work on mine, I hope it's even half as great as yours looks!
Posted by: Frarochvia | August 22, 2007 at 06:18 AM
Oh, those pictures were well worth the wait. It is gorgeous. Love the tuquoise color.
Posted by: Liz K. | August 22, 2007 at 06:21 AM
Phyllo is wonderful!
Beautiful photos!
Posted by: Kirsten | August 22, 2007 at 06:27 AM
I've been looking at that sweater and admiring it. Now I see how beautiful it really is. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: ruth | August 22, 2007 at 06:37 AM
Beautiful. Did you get a haircut as well?
Posted by: Stitch-n-Snitch | August 22, 2007 at 06:39 AM
Beautiful!! I love the pictures, and I love that color!
Posted by: Lauren | August 22, 2007 at 06:54 AM
How beautiful!
Posted by: Stacey | August 22, 2007 at 06:55 AM
Gorgeously flattering! You do good work. :)
Posted by: Chris | August 22, 2007 at 07:08 AM
You look beautiful Margene! Lovely sweater!
Posted by: Cara | August 22, 2007 at 07:11 AM
The sweater looks great! I think I will have to heed your advice and make one for myself.
Posted by: kat | August 22, 2007 at 07:13 AM
Your sweater looks beautiful and is SO flattering on you! Great job, Margene! The picture in the book does look like the neckline is practically off the shoulders, which I didn't care for, but your sweater looks just perfect. Maybe I need to get my hands on that book after all. You always inspire me!
Posted by: Nancy | August 22, 2007 at 07:28 AM
Perfect - it looks just perfect on you. I am ready for some sweater weather, I tell ya.
Posted by: Anne | August 22, 2007 at 07:30 AM
I knew this one was going to be beautiful and you didn't disappoint...it's lovely!
Posted by: Kim | August 22, 2007 at 07:36 AM
Wow, wow, WOW. That might just be my favorite sweater of yours yet, and being out of Calmer, the softness and wearability just can't be beat. Awesome!
Posted by: Norma | August 22, 2007 at 07:40 AM
Oh, WOW. It's beautiful, Margene, and looks beautiful on you. And in Calmer?!? I'd have a hard time taking it off.
Posted by: Ruth | August 22, 2007 at 07:43 AM
well done!
Posted by: marie in florida | August 22, 2007 at 07:44 AM
This photo shoot is just fabulous... and your hair is looking terrific, by the way! Smith is really growing in his fashion photography skills; could this be his next career? The sweater will be a real treasure in the months to come, elegant yet highly wearable. Great job.
Posted by: Birdsong | August 22, 2007 at 07:45 AM
Beautiful!!
Posted by: Alison | August 22, 2007 at 07:53 AM
You look great! I love it when knitters wear their own creations!!!!!
Posted by: Deb | August 22, 2007 at 07:59 AM
I've never tried Calmer but it looks like it was the perfect yarn and wonderful color for that pattern. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Beth | August 22, 2007 at 08:01 AM
It looks great! You're making me want to knit this sweater!
Posted by: Kristy | August 22, 2007 at 08:03 AM
It's beautiful on you, and what a great fit! It's simply perfect.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | August 22, 2007 at 08:15 AM
Fantastic! It looks so pretty, and really wearable.
Plus, love your hair in that shot.
Thanks so much for the Birthday gifts last night! I love the clever bag and I love the beautiful pink and green yarn!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | August 22, 2007 at 08:20 AM
I hope that you get lots of use out of Phyllo this fall. She's a beauty.
Posted by: Hillary | August 22, 2007 at 08:29 AM
Fabulous, Margene. But we all knew it would be.
Posted by: susan | August 22, 2007 at 08:40 AM
Phyllo is so pretty on you! May every day you wear her be lovely... Perfect color choice, too!
Posted by: Steph B. | August 22, 2007 at 08:48 AM
It's beautiful! (The sweater isn't too shabby, either.) What a gorgeous day for Phyllo's long awaited debut.
Posted by: Zarah | August 22, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Margene, you and Phyllo look gorgeous together. Such a pretty color and the fit is quite flattering. Enjoyed the photo shoot!
Posted by: Sherie | August 22, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Wow, it fits great! The color is just perfect, too! I can't tell you how envious I am of your cooler weather - it'll be 103 here today. As soon as the boy graduates high school, we're moving to the mountains!
Posted by: elizabeth | August 22, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Lovely sweater, Margene. Even though sweaters take longer, there is just something so wonderful about a beautiful hand knit sweater. Congratulations!
Posted by: Cayenne | August 22, 2007 at 09:19 AM
That sweater is beautiful. You look great in it.
Posted by: Katherine Allred | August 22, 2007 at 09:30 AM
Fabulous to look at too! Just lovely Margene :)
Posted by: Carol | August 22, 2007 at 09:31 AM