Hollyhock Sweater

 

I finished my sister's birthday sweater last week before we headed up to visit our daughter and son in law in Cambridge MA. I have to admit I was so eager and glad to cast off the second sleeve, soak and block this project.

My sister asked me if I was going to start a sweater for myself and I just need a bit of time to recover from this project. I want a sweater for me but I need to mull over my stash collection and which pattern to pair with the yarns. For now, I'm working on short simple projects until I decide.

I will be giving her sweater tomorrow and I hope it fits perfectly :) 

I've knit this pattern three times and honestly this one I could knit again and again. The yoke is fun to knit and by the time I'm doing the body of the sweater it's mostly done. The sleeves are speedy too. 

What are you working on this week?


Comments

  1. VeraJanuary 12, 2022 at 7:49 AM

    Oh wow! That is so gorgeous Karen. Lucky sister!!! Beautiful finish. I'm slowly working on my Holiday Socks. No rush...Christmas is a little less than a year away! LOL

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  2. BonnyJanuary 12, 2022 at 8:15 AM

    That sweater is beautiful! If your sister sees those pictures, I bet she would rush right over and demand her sweater today! I love the colors you chose and I know she'll be very happy with it.

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  3. AsKatKnitsJanuary 12, 2022 at 8:29 AM

    Wow! Gorgeous Karen! Your sister is going to love it! What an incredible gift! :)

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  4. BridgetJanuary 12, 2022 at 9:39 AM

    That's really so pretty! The colors go together perfectly. I hope your sister wears it in good health!

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  5. CathieJJanuary 12, 2022 at 9:45 AM

    I adore the colors in that sweater.

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  6. affectioknitJanuary 12, 2022 at 11:59 AM

    Hi Karen,
    ...WOW!...so pretty...I love the colour...your sister is going to love it...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  7. GeriJanuary 12, 2022 at 1:44 PM

    The color just makes my heart sing! Your knitting is beautiful. A tried and true pattern really is awarding knit.

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  8. kathy bJanuary 12, 2022 at 5:55 PM

    THree times!!!! wow. That's an endorsement for sure. I'm working on a big b1anket. A 1og cabin. I'm using up yarns that have sat around a 1ong time . Need room for new stash. I a1so have a shaw1 on the need1es but so far, I started the b1anket and I haven't stopped yet.

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  9. Deb J. in UtahJanuary 12, 2022 at 7:27 PM

    That is gorgeous! You are so talented. Your sister is blessed. :-)

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  10. JaneJanuary 12, 2022 at 8:01 PM

    What a gorgeous sweater. Your sister is going to love it. Enjoy musing about your stash. Dreaming up new projects is one of my favorite parts of knitting.

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  11. Connie CollinsJanuary 13, 2022 at 8:41 AM

    What a beautiful sweater! 💕Your work is amazing! Your sister will love it!

    I'm looking for a sweater pattern myself, though something much simpler! 🤪

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  12. azwoolgirlJanuary 14, 2022 at 8:57 AM

    Your sister will love her new sweater… it’s so beautiful!

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  13. sustainablemumJanuary 14, 2022 at 1:11 PM

    So beautiful Karen, I hope your sister loves it.

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  14. ConnieJanuary 16, 2022 at 8:06 AM

    Wow, this is a beautiful sweater! I love the colors you chose.

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  15. StefanieJanuary 25, 2022 at 7:30 PM

    I know your sister will appreciate this new jumper.

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