I know when I read blogs about other knitters’ FOs, I am always looking to see how it actually fits on a real person. Sure, just the act of completion is a marvel in itself, but let’s be honest: We want to know how it looks on someone.
Finding buttons for this sweater took way longer than knitting it, and hence the delay in the photoshoot. I’m actually visiting a friend in Northern California this weekend, and she warned me that she was going to drag me Christmas shopping with her. I told her that I’ll bring my comfy shoes 
“Okay, but you have to take pictures of my sweater while we are out and about today so I can post on my blog.”, said I. “And headless”. She thought it was funny, but obliged nonetheless.
Pattern: Demi, XS from Rowan Vintage Style
Materials: 14-16 (ha ha I forgot) balls of Pingouin Shetland et Lin, discontinued yarn (a Shetland / linen blend yarn), Sz 6, 7, 8 needles, and 4 wood 3/4″ buttons from Joann’s.
Notes: No modifications, just knit to pattern. Seaming was a pain in the ass, and I misread the left collar instruction and botched the ribbed (placket) section. I thought I was outsmarting the pattern by not binding off at the left shoulder section. It wasn’t until the seaming that I realized that the bind-off had a purpose. Duh. Oh, yea, and seaming was a pain in the ass. It is so painful that I have to repeat. Painful. There, thrice. But whatever, I can live with it.
And there you have it. I love the way it fits, the modified bobbles, the length, the color and the warmth. Trust me, this baby is warm. If I can shop outdoors the whole day without a coat, it is definitely a-ok in my book. And oh, I admit, I did check my reflection a few times today to marvel at my own work. Pfffftt….. Who wouldn’t?
December 8th, 2007 at 8:30 pm
Wow Winnie that came out great!! I am all for tit for tat when in need of some modeled knit wear photos. They are hard to come by.
And I know that puppy is warm if you can survive the 45 degree weather up North without a jacket.
Great job
December 8th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
Wow, that’s fabulous!
December 8th, 2007 at 11:05 pm
if i made a jumper like that, i’d be checking out my reflection in the window too.
gorgeous winnie - just gorgeous!
December 9th, 2007 at 5:08 am
Gorgeous! I really like the buttons.
Yes, I agree with the “on a real person” thing. Sometimes I see really beautiful garments that aren’t on a person, and I always wonder what they would look like “in real life”.
December 9th, 2007 at 6:00 am
Your comment is so true. Last year, I knit my first sweater and it didn’t fit very well. It was a good learning lesson and now, I love Ravelry because it can tell us a lot about patterns! The buttons are perfect and I love your Demi… I looks so confortable and it’s a classic that will last you for years!
December 9th, 2007 at 7:58 am
Oooh, it looks fantastic! I love that creamy oatmeal colour, too. I definitely hear you about knits being modelled on people- I don’t want the only FO shot I see to be of a sweater thrown on a bed, even if that is where it might spend most of it’s time. It’s all about the fit!!
December 9th, 2007 at 9:47 am
holy cow - stunning… absolutely stunning! i may have to cast on for one myself now…
December 9th, 2007 at 11:12 am
Simply stunning. I didn’t see what all the fuss was about when people were announcing that they were going to knit this sweater, but seeing yours definitely changed my mind. I’ll have to give the pattern another look…
December 9th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
I agree - wow! it looks wonderful on you. I love it in the cream… just beautiful… you’re making me want to add this to my queue!
December 9th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!That’s hot!!!!
Another hit! Cant wait to see your new website and your own patterns.
Bravisssssssssssssimo!!!!
December 9th, 2007 at 4:00 pm
Winnie, it’s gorgeous! I love the color you chose, it really shows off all the work you did. Shetland and linen is such an interesting combination; I wish I could feel your sweater! You look fantastic in this Demi.
December 9th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
It looks gorgeous! I totally love the buttons.
December 9th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Can I tell you how pretty that is? I saw it blocking, but there’s nothing like a modeled shot for the WOW factor.
Lovely, just lovely.
December 9th, 2007 at 6:47 pm
Your Demi looks perfect on you, I love the fit and the color!
December 9th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
It looks gorgeous on you!
December 10th, 2007 at 6:04 am
WOW…..WOW…. I am speechless.
December 10th, 2007 at 7:16 am
WOW - what a gorgeous sweater and it fits you great too!
December 10th, 2007 at 7:18 am
Gotta have the modeled shot! It looks amazing!
December 10th, 2007 at 7:27 am
beautiful - i love it in the lighter color - the cables really pop!
December 10th, 2007 at 7:41 am
I love it, Winnie! This may be my favorite Demi yet!
December 10th, 2007 at 7:59 am
What a perfect fit! I hope you had fun shopping!
December 10th, 2007 at 9:29 am
Your Demi is beautiful!
December 10th, 2007 at 11:47 am
yours looks so much better than the pattern! now i’m regretting pulling demi out of my queue–seeing it in a solid color like yours makes such a difference. great job
December 10th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
This sweater is stunning! Simply gorgeous!
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December 11th, 2007 at 7:59 am
that’s beautiful!! i love it.
December 11th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
so gorgeous on you!
December 12th, 2007 at 8:09 am
Hurray! That looks SWEET! Heck, I’d be staring at my reflection constantly if I managed to knit something that gorgeous and look for darn good in it hehe.
December 12th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
Damn, I love this sweater - Absolutely gorgeous, without a hint of fussiness. Perfect choice on the buttons
December 12th, 2007 at 3:56 pm
Wow. I had given up on this sweater thinking it would be unflattering on me and while I still think it might I am so inspired by yours that I just might have to add it to my queue again. Amazing, beautiful job.
December 13th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
Girl! That looks fab! I want a winter white one just like yours! Great job!
December 14th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
So cute!! I love it!
December 14th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
looks beautiful! I want one!
December 19th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
Girl. You know that’s hot.
December 19th, 2007 at 8:25 pm
that’s so so beautiful. and the buttons were worth the wait!
December 20th, 2007 at 6:32 am
LOVELY sweater! cables are always beautiful to look at!
December 20th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
It looks stunning on you! Beautiful work.
Nora
December 24th, 2007 at 10:46 am
OMG! I drop by and visit various blogs and see there knitting and, I must say, it is rare that my mouth drops open and I say “WOW!” I want that sweater. THAT is a GREAT sweater. FABULOUS job. Big pat on the back for you. Yowza!
January 8th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I adore this sweater! It looks lovely on you, and now it’s very high up on my Things to Knit list. It is so beautifully made, great job!