It took a bit of math, a bit of EZ genius, a bit of luck and a lot of knitting to get to this point. Can't help but dance when a sweater turns out this well.
With EZ and Meg's guidance a knitter can make any style of sweater fit well. Every step of their system is well thought out, laid out and easily executed as planned. The only change I made was to start the Fair Isle pattern a couple of inches lower on the yoke than EZs original sweater. Because of that change I add a couple of inches of patterning after the second decrease section.
The updated modifications outlined by Meg in the Opinionated Knitter where also adopted. Short rows added to the neck (and after uniting the arms and body) are described in The Knitting Workshop, which also has instructions for the basic EPS sweater. Meg and Elizabeth have many sweater patterns in their publication based on the percentage system. It's a very good way to design and knit a sweater. Try it, you'll like it! (All pictures are clickable.)
You've got a cute way of talking
You got the better of me
Just snap your fingers and I'm walking
Like a dog hanging on your lead
I'm in a spin you know
Shaking on a string you know*
You make me feel like dancing
I'm gonna dance the night away
You make me feel like dancing
I'm gonna dance the night away
You make feel like dancing
I feel like dancing dancing dance the night away
I feel like dancing dancing ahhh
Pattern: Fair Isle Yoked Percentage Sweater from The Opinionated Knitter by Elizabeth Zimmermann
Yarn: Silky Wool by Elsabeth Lavold
Time to Knit: 1-01-08 – 3-9-08
KAL: EZ EPS Group on Ravelry & SLC SnB (The Ewe-tah Grrls)
*When I read the words to this verse I found them very appropriate for a knitter spinning, don't you think?
That sweater is GREAT! And looks da BOMB on you! (I know, I couldn't resist!) You are the cutest! CUTEST!
Great job on the sweater. It looks like a perennial favorite! And you'll even have time to wear it before Sprummer sets in!
extra hugs for my Margene!
xoxo
Posted by: sandy | March 18, 2008 at 03:41 AM
Wow - beautiful sweater! Looks like it was made just for you! :0
Posted by: Nora | March 18, 2008 at 04:36 AM
The sweater is great! And it looks like you were having so much fun during your photoshoot.
Posted by: brenda | March 18, 2008 at 04:43 AM
It's wonderful! Perfectly designed and beautifully executed! Really, Margene, it's outstanding.
Posted by: Carole | March 18, 2008 at 04:59 AM
It's beautiful, Margene! And it fits like a glove.
Posted by: Ruth | March 18, 2008 at 05:04 AM
Wow! That really does look stunning! I'm tempted now. ;)
Posted by: bellamoden | March 18, 2008 at 05:24 AM
Fabulous! It's PERFECT. And those colors are wonderful on you.
Posted by: DebbieB | March 18, 2008 at 05:24 AM
OH MY MY..OH HECK YEAH..that is absolutely gorgeous...well worth the wait`..it would make a gal 'wanna' dance..the color is just perfect..one of my favorites~
Posted by: Dianne | March 18, 2008 at 05:36 AM
Oh, Margene! It's perfect! Really. It's stunning! This is why I love EZ and Meg. The EPS in baby size was one of my first knits. Daniel wore it for a couple of years.
Posted by: Jean | March 18, 2008 at 05:44 AM
you are so freaking cute! :) love the sweater. mine...someday.
Posted by: kathleen | March 18, 2008 at 05:47 AM
Love it and it looks terrific! Did you write the verse in falsetto?
Posted by: CindyCindy | March 18, 2008 at 05:48 AM
Margene...it's fabulous!! You almost make me want to do the EPS math....and I hate math.
Posted by: Kim | March 18, 2008 at 05:57 AM
You are just too damn cute for words - and EPS is a work of art! Congrats - she's beautiful! But it looks like you might know that already! ;)
Posted by: deb | March 18, 2008 at 06:02 AM
So nice sweater, I love it!!!
Congratulations... :-)
Posted by: Guylaine | March 18, 2008 at 06:09 AM
I love it! It came out absolutely perfect!!
Posted by: Anne | March 18, 2008 at 06:17 AM
It's stunning!
Posted by: Donna | March 18, 2008 at 06:19 AM
Well, of COURSE it fits: you planned it that way! I'm taken with the fair isle part. It lies beautifully, nary a hint of ripple. Well done!
Posted by: Barbara-Kay | March 18, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Great fit, great yoke, perfect! Very impressed. And great photo shoot, too.
Posted by: Laurie | March 18, 2008 at 06:34 AM
Fabulosa. It is a perfect sweater!
Posted by: anmiryam | March 18, 2008 at 06:34 AM
Hee hee - fabulous pictures! (And the sweater turned out great, too!)
Posted by: Chris | March 18, 2008 at 06:37 AM
I LOVE it! It looks so great on you! I need to get spinning so I can make mine!
Posted by: Cheryl | March 18, 2008 at 06:39 AM
Love it! What a fab knit. Looks great on you.
Posted by: Madame Purl | March 18, 2008 at 06:42 AM
Fantastic Margene!! I love, love, love that yoke!!! Your EPS looks great on you!
Posted by: Kirsten | March 18, 2008 at 06:46 AM
It's fabulous - you give me the urge to knit one all over again! :)
Posted by: Beth | March 18, 2008 at 06:48 AM
WOW!!! It's FABULOUS...GORGEOUS...LOVELY...INCREDIBLE...I'm running out of adjectives!!! I may just have to queue one for myself!
Posted by: Robin in VA | March 18, 2008 at 06:52 AM