tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post3346294120855722870..comments2024-03-20T16:45:47.772-05:00Comments on Susan B. Anderson: Old Favorites #1 and #2 for #projectsweaterchestSusan B. Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11636659411510859186noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-30697156489017174332014-09-09T15:22:04.164-05:002014-09-09T15:22:04.164-05:00Hi, again, PJ,
Oh good, I am so glad you figured t...Hi, again, PJ,<br />Oh good, I am so glad you figured that out. I don't have access to that pattern any longer to look anything up as it isn't my design and I don't work for that company any more. I do remember that it's a super cute sweater/cardigan though designed by my friend, Merri!<br /><br />Hopefully it's smooth sailing from here on out! Good luck and have fun!<br />susanSusan B. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636659411510859186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-42323489287268009672014-09-09T15:18:01.649-05:002014-09-09T15:18:01.649-05:00BTW, I just did the math so for the cardigan there...BTW, I just did the math so for the cardigan there would be no kfb in the beg and end of row as there would be if it were worked in the round. Anyhow, thanks again for your input and have a great day :-) PJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-37013852471632837462014-09-09T15:11:16.589-05:002014-09-09T15:11:16.589-05:00Thanks Susan! I'll try that. Should be fun :...Thanks Susan! I'll try that. Should be fun :) PJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-35722612376140664262014-09-09T15:04:23.659-05:002014-09-09T15:04:23.659-05:00Hi, PJ!
How fun that you are finishing this up! T...Hi, PJ!<br /><br />How fun that you are finishing this up! That was a long time ago and I can't even remember about that kfb.... my thought is that I would recommend that you do what the pattern says to do. I don't think I strayed from the pattern if I remember correctly.<br /><br />If you have more questions you could always write to the yarn company that sells the pattern. They have staff that will answer any questions about their patterns. <br /><br />I hope this helps a little!!! You'll have that finished in no time!<br /><br />susanSusan B. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636659411510859186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-84729299168064794652014-09-09T14:34:35.629-05:002014-09-09T14:34:35.629-05:00Hi Susan, May I ask a question regarding the Polly...Hi Susan, May I ask a question regarding the Polly knit along from a few years back...I'm a little behind, huh? I'm doing the cardigan version and under begin raglan increases, you don't mention ending your row in kfb as the pattern does. I'm wondering if I am to do that. Thanks so much in advance for your help. BTW, I love all of your sweaters and that is what encouraged me to finally get to this, my first sweater project! PJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-61480928253215565852014-09-08T09:57:16.079-05:002014-09-08T09:57:16.079-05:00I've just cast on the Tea Leaves Cardigan with...I've just cast on the Tea Leaves Cardigan with Sun Valley Fibers MCN and am loving it! I totally understand about the rows being super long in the yoke section (that's where I am right now). It made me feel better to hear that you like yours and see your pictures because my yoke looks different than the pictures in the pattern but it looks the same as yours so hopefully I'm doing it right. I'm fairly new to sweater knitting but I love it and I can't wait to knit many more for this fall and winter!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565666737685492710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-82516256078076458402014-09-08T09:57:04.186-05:002014-09-08T09:57:04.186-05:00I've just cast on the Tea Leaves Cardigan with...I've just cast on the Tea Leaves Cardigan with Sun Valley Fibers MCN and am loving it! I totally understand about the rows being super long in the yoke section (that's where I am right now). It made me feel better to hear that you like yours and see your pictures because my yoke looks different than the pictures in the pattern but it looks the same as yours so hopefully I'm doing it right. I'm fairly new to sweater knitting but I love it and I can't wait to knit many more for this fall and winter!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565666737685492710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-53734569891586466842014-09-06T09:57:34.476-05:002014-09-06T09:57:34.476-05:00This is such a great idea. I'm excited to see ...This is such a great idea. I'm excited to see more of your favorite sweaters, since these are two of my favorites also. My Tea Leaves cardigan is my go to sweater. <br /><br />My knitting group is always amazed that I make sweaters since most are just knitting accessories. I think it is the fear of it not fitting after lots of time and money invested. I encourage top down with lots of trying on as you are knitting. Or taking the measurements of a sweater that fits and using those when picking out a sweater pattern.JackieLemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06678591924376396573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-75592405321678092932014-09-06T01:03:56.465-05:002014-09-06T01:03:56.465-05:00I thought about this post all day yesterday and I...I thought about this post all day yesterday and I did see that someone posted that they enjoy knitting sweaters too. I'm the same way! My stash is full of sweater quantity. I do have it organised and since reading your post I'm rethinking a few of my choices. My first sweater I knitted was the lea leaves cardigan and this cardigan is tied with Owls; these are my favourite. So you got me thinking if it's the yarn that I knit with that make these my favourite? I like certain yarn lines and so I go searching for patterns that use that yarn. Also I might have a new favourite - while on vacation in the US we had tons of driving and flying to do as my 2 girls return to the US for university and I just finished Wendy Bernard's Basket Yoke Pullover. It knitted up beautifully and it feels really good on - of course it will be a few months before I can wear but I like knitting sweaters. Sorry for the long comment I'm just excited for the upcoming posts.<br /><br />Cheers<br />SarahThe Martini Knitternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-13424569369931344522014-09-05T09:27:16.105-05:002014-09-05T09:27:16.105-05:00de bien beaux modèles de jolies couleurs c' es...de bien beaux modèles de jolies couleurs c' est très sympa bravo biz a bientôtdanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01814373081545029062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-55593656122213837032014-09-05T09:05:39.121-05:002014-09-05T09:05:39.121-05:00I love this post and I love your simple sweaters e...I love this post and I love your simple sweaters especially for those who are for the first time knitting a sweater. You really relate to the average knitter out here and I love that! And I think we need more sweater patterns that are, well written, not 10 pages long, and I would love to see more traditional patterns. Thank you for sharing your list of sweaters!caseyknits7https://www.blogger.com/profile/12347768460636550447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-5720168753392925022014-09-04T21:40:41.844-05:002014-09-04T21:40:41.844-05:00I love knitting sweaters! From a business standpo...I love knitting sweaters! From a business standpoint, I would think that yarn shops would promote knitting of sweaters as classes and second projects for new knitters. Looking forward to your posts on your sweaters!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721520729891365738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-64269297809666609792014-09-04T21:28:52.581-05:002014-09-04T21:28:52.581-05:00Anne Marie
a fantastic idea to do this sweater pos...Anne Marie<br />a fantastic idea to do this sweater postings...I also knit mostly sweaters....but they are expensive..so prob why a lot of people don't knit them. I<br />I can't wait to see your list ..the first 2 are already great....<br />I am interested in that you put the tea leaves in washer and dryer as that scares me....any suggestions tips on what temp cycle etc you use..maybe you could comment on this in the next blog....might get more people knitting them. I have knitted mad tosh super wash but only hand wash which is a pain..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-7390657636222041102014-09-04T19:37:20.874-05:002014-09-04T19:37:20.874-05:00Sylvie! I think you are right! I was thinking they...Sylvie! I think you are right! I was thinking they were from the Sow's Ear but I wasn't sure.<br /><br />Thanks for the information!<br />susanSusan B. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636659411510859186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-56364732032259755392014-09-04T19:19:11.019-05:002014-09-04T19:19:11.019-05:00The turquoise buttons might be from The Sow's ...The turquoise buttons might be from The Sow's Ear - there was one just like that in the clearance/lonely buttons bin a few months ago, in a little bag that looked like it was probably a few years old.Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554922420370284381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-47161851434418297942014-09-04T17:03:50.611-05:002014-09-04T17:03:50.611-05:00I love to knit sweaters, but at this point in my l...I love to knit sweaters, but at this point in my life, I am just too warm to wear them. :-( I knit allot of socks---even cowls and shawls are too warm for me indoors. That said, I did buy some Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn at Stitches Midwest to knit a "Hazelwood" cardigan---it is designed to be knit with three handpaints, and it is an A-line shape. I'm thinking I can wear it as a coat in the fall. I love Peace Fleece, too---the colors are so beautiful, yet the yarn is a real workhorse. In my fantasy life, I am very thin and wear allot of handknit sweaters made in Peace Fleece. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-86656782662675785532014-09-04T16:03:42.844-05:002014-09-04T16:03:42.844-05:00Thanks for the Link to "NINA"! -- WOW. -...Thanks for the Link to "NINA"! -- WOW. - I took a quick look of Their website... Almost thought that I'd linked into some high end Boutique! [not quite your average "fuzzy" yarn shop, eh?] - Then again, IT is IN Chicago, a city known for innovative "Design"! - The next time I'm "in Town", I will *definitely* make a point to STOP BY!!<br />:-D<br />Auntie Shanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300073760215969631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-52040741998605999942014-09-04T15:54:39.929-05:002014-09-04T15:54:39.929-05:00I haven't been brave enough to knit a sweater ...I haven't been brave enough to knit a sweater yet and I think this will be great inspiration for me, thank you!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829056521587386904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-28936414819731765472014-09-04T15:54:23.088-05:002014-09-04T15:54:23.088-05:00I also have knit the Tea leaves cardigan and am do...I also have knit the Tea leaves cardigan and am doing the kids version for my 3 year old grand daughter. I didn't have any problems with the neck fitting either. Looking forward to seeing your other favorites! Reneelynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-45466754783568033412014-09-04T14:55:29.840-05:002014-09-04T14:55:29.840-05:00I love that you're doing this! It will be real...I love that you're doing this! It will be really cool to see your favorites. I just finished "James" by Amy Miller and I LOVE it. After I finish the Monkey socks I'm working on, I'm going to start "Princess Fiona", also by Amy Miller. Both are pullover sweaters, but I also love cardigans. I took a class at my LYS and knit "Dark and Stormy" by Thea Coleman over last winter. Still have to sew those buttons on, but I LOVE it! I've learned so much in the various classes I've taken and it's given me more confidence to knit sweaters, that's for sure.Tricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-72732010832539424792014-09-04T13:36:43.785-05:002014-09-04T13:36:43.785-05:00The Yarn Studio is my LYS, if you consider 40+ min...The Yarn Studio is my LYS, if you consider 40+ minutes away local. It is a great shop and the owner Jeanette is fantastic! I don't knit many sweaters myself because I'm too warm even in winter for them :( I have been thinking of knitting coats or jackets in place of sweaters.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18164566973850574737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-4805843007721584172014-09-04T13:28:50.213-05:002014-09-04T13:28:50.213-05:00I love this post because I'm a new knitter and...I love this post because I'm a new knitter and I've been really hesitant to tackle a sweater though I love the idea of it. This post gives me more incentive to actually pick one -- I appreciate knowing you feel these are suitable, (esp the first one) for beginners.Dianehttp://www.dianeschuller.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-60745636430070627392014-09-04T13:05:03.707-05:002014-09-04T13:05:03.707-05:00That's great, Susan, thank you! I've added...That's great, Susan, thank you! I've added the Goat Herder Pullover to my Ravelry library. And wouldn't you know it, I've already purchased the Cobblestone Pattern from Brooklyn Tweek -- it's one of the frontrunners.<br /><br />Finally, I heard that Brooklyn Tweed has a new line coming out on September 9th, so I'm holding out for that collection before I make my final decision. I'm about to join my first sweater KAL, and to knit my first sweater ever, so decisions, decisions. <br /><br />Thanks again,<br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-55793998591618449672014-09-04T13:04:36.487-05:002014-09-04T13:04:36.487-05:00Thanks for posting this! I'm one of those fol...Thanks for posting this! I'm one of those folks who has knit a lot of things, but never a sweater. The intimidating thing for me is figuring out the sizing. I'm not the best at calculating gauge and I'm a bit of stranger when it comes to the idea of ease. If you have good resources to recommend about those things, I'd love to hear them!<br /><br />You've definitely inspired me, though. I'm headed to the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival this weekend--maybe I'll pick up some yarn for a sweater there!Anna K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03631233541793235268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-86142530520972791082014-09-04T12:41:47.819-05:002014-09-04T12:41:47.819-05:00Dear Seattleknitterguy,
I am knitting this one by ...Dear Seattleknitterguy,<br />I am knitting this one by Ann Budd called Goat Herder Pullover for my oldest son soon:<br />http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/goat-herder-pullover<br /><br />Also, Jared Flood's Brooklyn Tweed had a complete men's collection come out and I knit my son a sweater from there. There are some great sweaters for men from Brooklyn Tweed. Cobblestone Cardigan is another I'd like to knit for one of my sons.<br /><br />Also, my beloved Paula of knitting pipeline knits for the men in her life, 3 adult sons and her husband, and she uses Elizabeth Zimmermann's formulas very successfully.<br /><br />Good luck and I hope that helps a little.<br />susan<br />Susan B. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636659411510859186noreply@blogger.com