Forest Yoke Sweater

 


I finished a sweater! Overall I loved knitting this color work yoke pullover. The directions were clear and the color work addictive. As I was knitting this project, I worried that the sweater would not fit since it was looking small in my lap. Of course, I didn't do gauge either but to be honest I tend to knit exactly what is called for in stockinette stitch.

I was using regular wool (not super wash) and knew I would not gain some growth after soaking and blocking. I was pleasantly surprised that the fit was just fine. However the length was a little short. Blocking fixed that so all is well.

Unfortunately the wool bled during its soaking and tinged the white wool a wee bit. I don't think it's noticeable but golly, I was dismayed seeing the brown in the water.


I highly recommend the pattern! 

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Comments

  1. BonnyJanuary 20, 2021 at 8:06 AM

    That is a lovely pattern and you've knit a really beautiful sweater! I don't notice the brown bleeding on the white, and I hope you enjoy your nice, warm sweater!

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  2. AsKatKnitsJanuary 20, 2021 at 8:47 AM

    Oh Ugh! I hate when that bleeding happens... and I wish I knew a fix for it. I have a sweater that happened as well.

    Your sweater looks beautiful though... and I think the fit is perfect!

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  3. EileenJanuary 20, 2021 at 9:00 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful sweater. I admire how fast you can knit a sweater! Dyes bleeding....grrrr!

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  4. stephJanuary 20, 2021 at 9:43 AM

    Lovely!!! (you AND the sweater!!!)

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  5. LeftycrafterJanuary 20, 2021 at 9:48 AM

    Such a beautiful sweater. It really looks great on you also. Boo for the bleeding of the brown color.

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  6. MarthaJanuary 20, 2021 at 11:11 AM

    It's so gorgeous Karen and it looks great on you!

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  7. mamasmercantileJanuary 20, 2021 at 1:02 PM

    It is a beautiful make Karen, such a lovely fit. Such a shame about the brown yarn bleeding but I must admit I didn't notice where in the photos. Great pattern.

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  8. JaneJanuary 20, 2021 at 8:09 PM

    What a beautiful sweater. I am glad it fits so well. It sure looks great on you. I can't see the bleeding but that is disappointing for sure.

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  9. spriteJanuary 21, 2021 at 5:12 AM

    Lovely!

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  10. BridgetJanuary 21, 2021 at 8:28 AM

    It looks absolutely perfect to me. Congrats on a beautiful finish!

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  11. Judy S.January 21, 2021 at 12:53 PM

    Beautiful!

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  12. MeredithJanuary 22, 2021 at 6:43 PM

    Gorgeous sweater, the fit is amazing. Well done.

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  13. MaryJanuary 25, 2021 at 11:46 AM

    What a stunning finish!

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  14. StefanieJanuary 25, 2021 at 5:42 PM

    This is an A-mazing finish, Karen! I'm so happy for you.

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