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Chuck Sweater success

I finished the  Chuck Sweater by Andi Sutterlund last week, and wore it for the first time one Thursday, and I am in love. It fits perfectly, hitting exactly on my waist,
 The sleeves, always a challenge for me, are the exact right length. 
The yarn, which I dyed myself is lovely (if I say so myself, and I do!)and knit up exactly how I was hoping. i did alternate skeins, which is always a good idea with hand-dyed yarn. The base yarn is Bellevue Park Wool, and it is beautiful, soft with a really smooth hand, a delight to dye and knit. 
The knitting itself was quite straightforward, after I had got the hang of how Andi writes her patterns, Although I know people have had trouble with the sleeve cap. even though I've knit a fair few top down set in sleeves, I sat down, in the light, at the table with a cup of tea to pick up the stitches and knit the sleeve cap.

No wine, no TV...and the first attempt (which I ripped without taking photos) was not good. I eventually used Barbara Walker's instructions instead, which did the job. All in all, I am very happy with this knit, and will definitely be wearing it all the time, until the weather finally decides to warm up.
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  1. Jeannie Gray Knits24 August, 2019

    Ooh! Love the sweater! It's both the perfect color and perfect fit for you. Well done!

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    1. Sharondoubleknit25 August, 2019

      Thanks! It's nice when it all comes together.

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