Raspy is done done done. And here she is, left view, front view and side view (I had to hold a mug cuz I didn’t know what to do with my hands). Note to self: Wear a black bra next time if I’m going to be using the flash on my camera.
Pattern: Raspy, Rowan Denim People (sz Small)
Materials: Den-m-Nit Dark Indigo (13 balls - Diana was right, I did have enough to seam). Sz 4/5 needles for body, 5 for sleeves
Notes: No pattern changes except to lengthen sleeves so they’re 21″ before raglan shaping (25.2″ before shrinkage). I had to throw this in my dryer 3 freakin’ times to get it to shrink to the desired size. That was a bitch in itself. This is where I explain why I call it the “cheater’s version“. You see, after the waist decreases, the pattern asks you to start increasing for the bust - which I apparently don’t have. After seaming the sucker, I ended up with a very roomy bust. What’a a girl to do? I don’t have the heart to rip and knit again (esp. since I already shrunk it), so here’s where I cheated. I BACKSTITCHED. That’s right, y’all. I have no shame - and no craftsmanship for that matter. And here’s proof. 
It’s impossible to photograph dark indigo, therefore you get the overexposed shots above. But I did manage to get one where I processed like mad in photoshop to show you the details up front. It’s a little dark, but you get the drift.
I’d like to thank Diana, Jade and Michelle for offering their leftover denim yarn when I panicked previously that I was going to have no yarn to seam. Even though I did not need that extra few yards in the end, their assurance to send me that extra ball helped me finish this sweater. It’s no where near perfect - in fact, truly flawed, but I will wear it with grace. Fact is, if I hadn’t mentioned it, no one would ever know right? Say yes.
October 25th, 2005 at 9:02 pm
It looks so cute on you! The fit is right on. Is this a magical pattern? The few I’ve seen in blogland have been *perfect*.
October 25th, 2005 at 9:07 pm
It looks great! Have no shame in your backstitch girl. Do what you gotta do. Now I really want to make one. Can I blame it on you?
October 25th, 2005 at 11:54 pm
wahey! looking good, girl!
now please stop finishing sweaters at the speed of light. i’m getting depressed.
any sign of my package yet, btw?
October 26th, 2005 at 3:05 am
Wow, it looks great. I love it.
Makes me want to get mine out again. My first attempt gave me something that resembled a dress!
October 26th, 2005 at 3:40 am
This is on my ‘to do’ list - have the yarn and everything. I’m “endowed” like you are, so maybe I’ll omit the increases all together! (did you think you needed them at all?)
October 26th, 2005 at 4:20 am
Maybe you can get a push-up bra to help your boobs ‘grow’ faster. =P Just kidding. It looks wonderful on you. And yes, stop finishing sweater this fast. I am still struggling with Bella, you will receive an email from me soon about the lace part.
October 26th, 2005 at 4:46 am
Looks great! Love the new blog look too!
October 26th, 2005 at 4:51 am
Raspy looks so good on you! Love that dark indigo.
October 26th, 2005 at 4:56 am
Haha like the mug. Raspy looks great - love how you improvised. Cheaters win.
October 26th, 2005 at 5:31 am
Sometimes you just have to sew the crap out of your knits. Looks great, fits you beautifully.
October 26th, 2005 at 5:35 am
I love Raspy! It looks great on you. And hey, it’s not cheating, you’re being a smart knitter! I’m sure you’ll get lots of wear out of it.
October 26th, 2005 at 5:38 am
Impressive!
And the backstitch solution is, too.
October 26th, 2005 at 5:54 am
oh my gosh! you are a fast knitter! I love it on you!
October 26th, 2005 at 6:13 am
Raspy looks wonderful on you! Nice job.
October 26th, 2005 at 6:16 am
wow, beautiful!! looks perfect! love your jeans, too.
oh now i so want one…
October 26th, 2005 at 7:35 am
Love this so much. And the idea to backstitch?…I would have been right there with ya.
I so love this sweater?!
Kim
October 26th, 2005 at 9:08 am
I feel for you. I’m also sufficiently boobless. Isn’t it a bitch?
But raspy looks fab and I am totally impressed with your backstitching.
October 26th, 2005 at 12:33 pm
dang, girl! you sure know how to work a camera! everything you knit and model looks incredible.
great job on Raspy! i get so distracted from what i’m working on because the stuff you knit turns out so nice; project ADD, i tell you!
anyways, keep up the great work
October 27th, 2005 at 7:59 am
Hey, that’s not cheating! That’s just bossing your knitting around and making it bend to your will!!
Beautiful job! I’ll be seaming mine soon!
October 27th, 2005 at 8:29 am
Looks great! There’s nothing wrong combining knitting with sewing…it’s not cheating, it’s being truly creative!