Forest Fair Isle Sweater


I'm thrilled to show you my finished sweater!  I already wore it on Sunday and I was comfy cosy warm while wearing it.  I could knit this sweater again and again.  I'm already planning another sweater from the same designer after a bit of a break.

Okay, what I like about this sweater pattern:

-lots of short row shaping for the back so there is a defined front when wearing it
-love the wide neck icord edging
-waist shaping that is flattering



I used Quince and Co Chickadee which was a delight to knit with.  Also after soaking and blocking the sweater was buttery soft against the skin.  I highly recommend their wools.


I was running short on the dark gray yarn and decided to do the cuffs in light gray instead.  I might have had enough (maybe) but it was too close to call and I didn't want to unknit anything. 



Ravelry notes are here


Comments

  1. Corinne CunninghamFebruary 19, 2019 at 6:00 PM

    It's gorgeous! Well done!

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  2. BonnyFebruary 19, 2019 at 8:42 PM

    Your sweater looks wonderful and fits so well! Excellent knitting!

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  3. Two Cables and a FrappFebruary 19, 2019 at 9:31 PM

    Wow ! What a great knit. The fit is fabulous. Very nice !

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  4. LeftycrafterFebruary 19, 2019 at 9:42 PM

    Love 💗

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  5. elizabethFebruary 19, 2019 at 11:34 PM

    Looks great!!! well done!!!

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  6. spriteFebruary 19, 2019 at 11:45 PM

    It looks great! Congratulations on a beautiful FO!

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  7. AsKatKnitsFebruary 20, 2019 at 7:17 AM

    Oh, Karen!! I love it! That turned out so beautifully and looks great on you!! Also, I LOVE your hair cut!

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  8. DiannaFebruary 20, 2019 at 7:57 AM

    Oh my, Karen! You have done it again! Just beautiful and it fits perfectly. Of course, there was a lovely model wearing it, too. :) xx

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  9. BridgetFebruary 20, 2019 at 8:00 AM

    WOW. That is one fabulous sweater, and it looks great on you. Congratulations on such a successful project!

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  10. chrisknitsFebruary 20, 2019 at 9:17 AM

    It's awesome!!! I will definitely check out this designer!

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  11. margeneFebruary 20, 2019 at 10:26 AM

    So beautiful! Thank you for telling us about the yarn, the style and your experience.

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  12. DebbieFebruary 20, 2019 at 10:37 AM

    Wow, what a great sweater! The colors are lovely and the fit is perfect...hope you enjoy wearing it!

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  13. Kat RiddellFebruary 20, 2019 at 10:49 AM

    Congratulations, it's gorgeous! Well done!!

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  14. PaulaFebruary 20, 2019 at 10:57 AM

    It looks great! I love the grey.

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  15. Jeannie Gray KnitsFebruary 20, 2019 at 11:10 AM

    Wow! Your sweater is fantastic and fits you perfectly. Love the neckline!

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  16. thecrazysheepladyFebruary 20, 2019 at 11:54 AM

    Very nice! :-D

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  17. CathieJFebruary 20, 2019 at 5:10 PM

    Your sweater is beautiful and looks wonderful on you. I will consider this designer if I ever make myself a sweater.

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  18. kathy bFebruary 20, 2019 at 5:59 PM

    Karen, it is just perfect. Love the colors. Love you listing what you liked about it! That helps me figure out if it is a sweater for me.

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  19. kathy bFebruary 20, 2019 at 6:00 PM

    Karen, is there a notification I can sign up for, so that when you have anew post it comes to my email? I am trying to get all my REGULAR bloggers set up in this way.

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    1. karenFebruary 22, 2019 at 12:46 PM

      added the email option on the home page of my blog!

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  20. ConnieFebruary 20, 2019 at 6:07 PM

    Perfect fit! It's lovely!

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  21. Judy S.February 20, 2019 at 8:46 PM

    Nicely done! I love the scalloped pattern on the bottom. Looks great on you, too!

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  22. JaneFebruary 21, 2019 at 8:07 PM

    Wow!! That sweater is just beautiful- great choices and nice contrast in the colors and a perfect fit. The neck finish looks so nice. You are a master knitter. I have two sweaters from Chickadee and would gladly knit another. I do find the yarn pills just the tiniest little bit but a gleaner takes care of the pills and for the soft wool I am willing to do the extra work.

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  23. MaryFebruary 22, 2019 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful, Karen! I haven't tried Quince's wools, but they're definitely on my someday-list!

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  24. MeredithFebruary 24, 2019 at 6:59 AM

    It is gorgeous! Really a work of art. I have knitting envy as short rows make me want to scream and I just can't seem to do color work all that well. Bravo!

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  25. StefanieMarch 4, 2019 at 9:58 PM

    Splendid job on this jumper, Karen! Your colorwork knitting came out real even and love the color scheme.

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