FO - Sirdal sweater

DH seems to have laid it out a little crooked -- the shoulders really do match though they don't look like it in the picture! Judy

Wow, Judy! You actually steeked???? I still don't have the nerve to do that!

Kather>

That's beautiful, Judy!

Hugs,

Anna Maria

The person who wins that sweater at the auction is in for a real treat! Very nice, Judy.

Janise

Judy,

That is amazing! What is the auction? I have a long way to go before I attempt steeks. I'm so impressed.

LauraJ

Very nice! Someone will be very happy to receive it. :o)

Gemini

It's very good-looking. I can hear the oohs and ahs when it is displayed for the auction.

The auction is for a former client - the Washington Environmental Council. I do some volunteer work for them now that I am retired. The staff there says that the children's sweaters and hats sell well in the silent auction. One year I did an adult sweater for them but that time the person actually got a certificate and I knit the sweater offered (Pattern picture was displayed at auction) to their measurements. That was a lot more work though.

I am still nervous about the steeking but find it easier to manage for sleeves than for a cardigan. I do know that the small sweaters I made for DGD#1 are still being used for DGD#3 who is 11 years younger with no problems from the steeks - so it does work and that good wool yarn still looks good after three active kids. So try it - there is some further discussion of the technique in Knitty - associated with a little Norwegian style baby sweater.

Thanks for all the nice words - it is nice to hear. Judy

That's so beautiful. I would think it would sell very well.

Dawn

I hope it does well at the auction Anna, bravo!!

Hugs & God bless, Dennis & Gail

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It is beautiful, Judy! And I am sure you are not nervous for steaking next time!? AUD ;-))

Judy,

That is beautiful and I love the pattern. I found when I knit that using two colors went faster then just one. Someone will be thrilled wearing that this winter.

Hugs,

Nora