NaKniSweBloPoMo Fini!
I've fallen head over heels for Scoop!
This was a fun, fast, classic knit that went together so smoothly, so nicely and I'd love to knit a second one, right now! I've been wearing this sweater almost everyday since she crossed the finish line. The fabric, the fit, the warmth, and style, are to live for. She's the perfect, dress up, dress down, always lookin' good sweater. If I ever knit with Peace Fleece again you can bet it'll get the rough treatment. It softened wonderfully and the itch factor vanished!
Scoop
Pattern: Scoop du Jour by ChicKnits
Yarn: 6 skeins Peace Fleece, Blueberry Borscht
Size: 40
Needles: As per pattern 5-8 Addi Turbo
KALs: NaKniSweBloPoMoFo
Time to Knit: November 1- November 22, 2007
Modifications: Lengthened body and sleeves 2"
Love it!!
NaKniSweBloPoMoFo wasn't too bad, but I think I'll take it easy in December. Have a good weekend!
Scoop looks marvelous! I love the style and color. Thanks for the info along the way, especially about how you handled the yarn. It looks like you took those pictures in my backyard with all the leaves!
Posted by: Sherie | November 30, 2007 at 04:49 AM
How cute are YOU in all those leaves??? Your sweater is delightful - it looks like it was MADE for you. Oh wait, it was! :-)
Posted by: DebbieB | November 30, 2007 at 05:01 AM
It looks absolutely perfect! And you and Smith certainly had fun with that photo shoot. I can only wear my Peace Fleece sweater when it's REALLY cold.
Posted by: Carole | November 30, 2007 at 05:11 AM
Congratulations on all your November accomplishments! The sweater looks great. I can hardly wait until I get the Peace Fleece I have ordered.
Posted by: Paula | November 30, 2007 at 05:17 AM
I LOVE it, Margene. And with those mitts too -- how wonderful.
Posted by: Kathy | November 30, 2007 at 05:20 AM
I absolutely LOVe the first picture....it is so you! I love your new sweater and I miss you!
Posted by: Kim | November 30, 2007 at 05:41 AM
Scoop looks great and I love the first picture! I haven't jumped in a pile of leaves since I was a kid. Did I miss your 007 post for November?
Posted by: Wool Winder | November 30, 2007 at 05:53 AM
It looks beautiful, Margene ... and such a great color.
Posted by: Ruth | November 30, 2007 at 05:56 AM
Classy sweater..on a Classy Lady..love the mitts too.
Posted by: Dianne | November 30, 2007 at 06:20 AM
It turned out fabulously - a lovely perfect fit. Hopefully it was easy to pick off all the leaves after the shoot. ;)
Posted by: Chris | November 30, 2007 at 06:22 AM
You're braver than me to get in all of those leaves with the spiders!! The sweater looks great. :)
Posted by: Stitch-n-Snitch | November 30, 2007 at 06:53 AM
Scoop looks great and you look like you're having waaaay too much fun in those leaves.
Posted by: anmiryam | November 30, 2007 at 06:54 AM
Fantastic sweater Margene and very fun pictures!
Posted by: Karen | November 30, 2007 at 07:00 AM
Oh, I remember the Peace Fleece fondly when it was just a babe on the skein, and look at it NOW!!! That is just an awesome use of that yarn -- couldn't be better.
And you, taking it easy in December with the knitting? I'll believe it when I see it. :)
Posted by: Norma | November 30, 2007 at 07:03 AM
The sweater and the pics are so great! I love that color too.
Posted by: Lauren | November 30, 2007 at 07:07 AM
You are a mad woman and we love you for it! Scoop looks awesome...as do you. Owen loves to jump in leaves. He makes little piles and jumps and throws them. :)
Posted by: Kathleen | November 30, 2007 at 07:07 AM
Brava! And the colors are splendid.
Posted by: Lucia | November 30, 2007 at 07:11 AM
That's a winner, Margene! Perfect yarn choice for the pattern.
Posted by: Jan | November 30, 2007 at 07:11 AM
You're such a cutiepie. :-)
Posted by: Lee Ann | November 30, 2007 at 07:15 AM
You are too much fun! Congratulations on a finished knit!
Posted by: Cara | November 30, 2007 at 07:17 AM
LOVE! THE! PICS! And the sweater too! Yay!
Posted by: Liz K. | November 30, 2007 at 07:30 AM
Oh boy, leaf angels!! The sweater looks awesome! Good job.
Posted by: roxie | November 30, 2007 at 07:32 AM
Beautiful sweater, Margene. It looks like you are having so much fun in all those leaves!
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 30, 2007 at 07:36 AM
Great sweater - and the first and last picture are So. Much. Fun! Yay for fall!
Posted by: ann | November 30, 2007 at 07:38 AM
Scoop looks great! Wow that is one good sized pile of leaves. Did you have to rake all of them?
Posted by: Tonia | November 30, 2007 at 07:39 AM
Looks like you're having fun and that's what truly matters. Process...
Although it doesn't hurt when the product is as lovely as this one...
Blessings, friend!
Posted by: Susan Pandorf | November 30, 2007 at 07:46 AM
You look so fabulous!! So does the sweater. I'm so impressed.
So ... why are you giving away your Christmas ornaments (as read at Carole's?
Posted by: deb | November 30, 2007 at 07:46 AM
Hot damn! That sweater turned out just great! It looks terrific on you and it's a pretty color and shape and everything. Oh, did you have to actually rake up those leaves? Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: CindyCindy | November 30, 2007 at 07:46 AM
It's fantastic Margene! It fits you wonderfully, too.
; )
Posted by: Vicki | November 30, 2007 at 07:52 AM
Both sweater and model are too cool for words. Speaking as someone who requires months, and sometimes years, to finish a sweater, I'm way impressed that you could do it in a month.
Posted by: Tan | November 30, 2007 at 07:52 AM
Scoop does look like the perfect all around sweater/cardi.
I'll miss your daily posts, but look forward to seeing all the knitting you accomplish with the spare, non-blogging, time.
Posted by: Kim D. | November 30, 2007 at 07:53 AM
There is Margene, having fun in her handknits again.
What a great sweater for you! I love it.
I know we won't do without you posting in December, you say you'll take it easy, but you won't. Not every day maybe, but most of 'em.
Posted by: Teresa C | November 30, 2007 at 07:59 AM
So much "joie de vivre" it is wonderful to see! That sweater looks warm, I'm all about warm these days. And such a beautiful colour!
Anne B.
Posted by: Anne B. | November 30, 2007 at 08:05 AM
Beautiful! I can't wait to knit mine! I sure love that color and miss falling into the leaves....Le sigh...
Posted by: Carol | November 30, 2007 at 08:06 AM
Love the sweater, love the photos! Does your photographer hire out?
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | November 30, 2007 at 08:22 AM
Oh Margene, that is beautiful! I want to make one for myself now! Great job!
Posted by: Kim | November 30, 2007 at 08:25 AM
It looks just fabulous--great sweater!
Posted by: --Deb | November 30, 2007 at 08:27 AM
great sweater- great color- great photo shoot (especially the ones in the leaves.) You're a hoot.
Posted by: Teyani | November 30, 2007 at 08:27 AM
It looks absolutely beautiful!
I love the yarn you chose for that design- I started knitting it with a cotton/silk yarn and thought it might be too "floppy" for the pattern. I had wanted a lightweight sweater. After seeing yours, I'm rethinking that.
Posted by: Annie | November 30, 2007 at 08:28 AM
It's wonderful! Beautiful color. Love the leaf-dancing pictures!
Posted by: jillian | November 30, 2007 at 08:30 AM
Oh it's so cute! I never liked this sweater much on the website, but it fits perfectly and and is a great shape for you. Rethinking this one for the queue. And you look like a big kid in that leaf pile! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Margaret | November 30, 2007 at 08:35 AM
Looks great! Just in time for perfect sweater weather.
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | November 30, 2007 at 08:39 AM
Awesome! I always enjoy your photo shoots :)
Posted by: michelle | November 30, 2007 at 08:43 AM
rocking!! It turned out great!
Posted by: Cheryl | November 30, 2007 at 08:48 AM
It's lovely, Margene!
Posted by: caroline | November 30, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Look at you having fun. In another week or so you'd be making snow angels. lol. Great job, Margene. It's beautiful on you.
Posted by: Jean | November 30, 2007 at 09:23 AM
It's such a great sweater on you! Very classy and classic.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | November 30, 2007 at 09:39 AM
Gorgeous! You're right - Peace Fleece does greatly improve after some abuse. It looks like the perfect sweater to brighten up the gray and brown of winter.
Posted by: Zarah | November 30, 2007 at 09:43 AM
How fun! It has been nice following your daily adventures this month, and even better to see your hard work rewarded with such a wonderful sweater.
Posted by: Sarah | November 30, 2007 at 10:20 AM
Oh my, the sweater looks perfect on you and I love those photos, you look so happy!
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Rachel | November 30, 2007 at 10:41 AM