Oliver Heather Henley Sweater


As you can see, my son in law's sweater is off the needles, blocked and ready to be gifted.  Ah, finishing up a large project is so satisfying.  I really enjoyed this pattern.  I haven't knit a bottom up sweater in years, truth be told, I prefer top down.  However, this did knit up quickly once the body of the sweater was finished.


My husband modeled for me since I didn't have my son in law.  Hopefully I'll get a photo of him wearing it since we will be seeing them soon.


Instead of the garter stitch ribbing, I opted for 2 x 2 ribbing and I added a collar as well in the same ribbing.  I'm thrilled with the way the sweater turned out.  And, I had buttons in my button jar that went perfectly with the henley front.  Score!



Ravelry notes are here
Pattern is Guston


Comments

  1. VeraFebruary 6, 2018 at 2:13 PM

    Beautiful finish! congratulations = It really is gorgeous.

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  2. DeborahFebruary 6, 2018 at 2:42 PM

    I think it looks fabulous! The yoke is especially pretty and unusual.

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  3. AsKatKnitsFebruary 6, 2018 at 2:49 PM

    That looks awesome! I bet he will love it!

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  4. Helen BFebruary 6, 2018 at 2:53 PM

    Love it, really like the way the pattern goes across the chest and top of sleeves.

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  5. PollyFebruary 6, 2018 at 3:17 PM

    ooh that is gorgeous. You are clever. I like knitting but I couldn't do that pattern and I hate the sewing it together bit!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2018 at 4:16 PM

    That is simply beautiful. You son-in-law is a very lucky man!

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  7. Needles and WoolFebruary 6, 2018 at 4:22 PM

    Wow amazing work, that is a wonderful sweater and such a good fit on your husband! I like the length of the sweater and the sleeves. I like the pattern on the chest and sleeves too.

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  8. margeneFebruary 6, 2018 at 4:31 PM

    That sweater looks so handsome! I'm surprised your husband would give it up. Good work, Karen.

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  9. spriteFebruary 6, 2018 at 4:42 PM

    Lovely!

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  10. julia in KWFebruary 6, 2018 at 6:22 PM

    Beautiful work! Love the pattern and your choice of wool...this just might go in the queue! Nice job!

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  11. DiannaFebruary 6, 2018 at 6:31 PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that sweater! Karen, you did a great job. Henley style is one of our favorites...not that I could ever make one, but it is beautiful!

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  12. ConnieFebruary 6, 2018 at 6:34 PM

    Wow, beautiful sweater!

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  13. JaneFebruary 6, 2018 at 8:11 PM

    What a great sweater! That is a lot of beautiful knitting. I bet your son-in-law will love it.

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  14. chrisknitsFebruary 6, 2018 at 9:06 PM

    What a gorgeous sweater!!! You did a great job.

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  15. Juliann in WAFebruary 6, 2018 at 11:04 PM

    What a beautiful gift!

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  16. mamasmercantileFebruary 7, 2018 at 2:25 AM

    So beautiful Karen and made with love so what could be better?

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  17. MaryFebruary 7, 2018 at 6:54 AM

    Wow, Karen, LOVE it!! It's a wonderful combination of manly style and knitterly features (love the cable pattern!)

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  18. TannaFebruary 7, 2018 at 7:04 AM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS, Karen. If I were your hubby, I'd be wanting to keep that one! Fits him perfectly. Wonderful work and choice of yarn and pattern. Very well done! blessings ~ tanna

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  19. BridgetFebruary 7, 2018 at 8:26 AM

    That is truly one of the loveliest sweaters I've ever seen. What a labor of love. And what a fabulous result.

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  20. EmilyFebruary 7, 2018 at 10:25 AM

    That is an amazing piece of work. Wow! That's gorgeous!

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  21. EileenFebruary 7, 2018 at 11:02 AM

    This sweater is beautiful! I love the yarn you used as well. WOW,wow,wow!

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  22. kathy bFebruary 7, 2018 at 11:07 AM

    This is a fabulous sweater!! I know he will LOVE it and tell everyone his mother knit it for him. It is amazing

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  23. elnsFebruary 7, 2018 at 1:20 PM

    It's beautiful and I really like the modifications. I think the 2x2 rib is universally more wearable. Lovely.

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  24. StefanieFebruary 7, 2018 at 5:14 PM

    Extraordinary work, Karen! I love the yoke and when your husband modeled it, it really shines. I like the olive green color.

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    1. StefanieFebruary 9, 2018 at 7:37 PM

      I can tell you love the Inspector Armand Gamache series. Have you ever read J.K. Rowling's alias Robert Galbraith where she wrote the mystery, "The Cuckoo's Calling"? That was a good one.

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  25. pleximamaFebruary 7, 2018 at 6:06 PM

    Gorgeous! So wonderful to have people who let you knit for them!

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  26. HeatherFebruary 8, 2018 at 6:38 AM

    What a beautiful sweater! I have never made a project that big! It is definitely lovely. I would love to make something like this for my husband, but it might take me three years to complete :-) I'm sure your son-in-law will love it!

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  27. Jeannie Gray KnitsFebruary 8, 2018 at 12:15 PM

    Good job! The sweater is beautiful. I'm sure your son in law will LOVE it!

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  28. Judy S.February 8, 2018 at 1:52 PM

    Wow, wow, wow! Your lucky SIL! You did an amazing job on this sweater, Karen, and I am sure he will treasure it.

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  29. UnknownFebruary 8, 2018 at 8:30 PM

    My goodness, Karen, this is absolutely gorgeous, and it fits him perfectly.
    You are truly so talented!

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