For the love of all Knit Gods, I've got a finished object! The weather has been perfect for me to give this gal a spin. So let's talk about the Tilted Duster from Interweave's Fall 2007. I used the recommended yarn, Berroco Peruvia. I'm going to guess that I won't use this yarn again unless I'm felting with it. It's really hairy which also translates to "sheds easily". I only made one modification. I decided to skip the buttons & I've opted for a shawl pin to keep top closed. I like how it fits this way. It has more of a causal feel as opposed to a 80's construction with the buttons.
I made this cardigan because I felt that it would work perfectly with the ever growing baby bump! When I blocked it, I pulled the fronts more than recommended. But all the pulling in the world will not cover this bump. The other fantastic thing about this sweater is the fact that I look less pregnant in the sweater. Now, I really don't mind my pregnant belly. It's a nice shelf for a drink or a knit chart. But sometimes it's nice to minimize it. When someone asks when I'm due & I tell them, I get 2 responses. Some will interrupt before I can get out the date, they always guess between 33-36 weeks. When I correct them, I deal with their shocked expressions. If I can get out the date, then I get "Woooo! You've got a big baby in there." Thanks. Still Ava's response might be my favorite. She was very nice to tell me that I'm larger than her friend that is due around the same time & is pregnant with triplets. Yep. Triplets. Before anyone says, "You're suppose to get big with pregnancy." I understand this & don't fret about this inescapable fact. All of my weight gain is in the belly. I'm just having a difficult time imagining how much larger my belly can stretch. A couple months after TBA's birth, I'm going to have to roll up the extra belly skin & tuck it into my waistband. Gross.
Later this week, I'll post another FO. My Socktober socks flew off the needles while we were watching Knocked Up. I'm very proud that I didn't see the crowning scenes. Thank you Tubular Bind-Off. But now I've got a decision to make, What to start next? Do I start Bridie? How about a 2007 EZ sweater for Gus? Maybe just finish off TBA's blanket? Gotta get moving on something.
-Lola
It looks awesome- I love the color you chose. And I love your hair.
Posted by: Cathi | October 15, 2007 at 12:36 PM
Dude! I forget to check my bloglines for a few days and I miss two birthdays and an FO! (Happy belated birthdays!) I loooove your Tilted Duster -- thanks for the tip on the yarn, I have this in my queue and I'm not sure what to use. The pin is a great closure. Love it!
Posted by: Sarah | October 15, 2007 at 12:50 PM
wow I LOVE This!! The Tilted duster is so on my knit list... it looks great on you :-)
Posted by: margaux | October 15, 2007 at 03:14 PM
It look so good! And I love how it looks with the bump - makes it really sexy. Yes I think baby bumps are sexy. Some day I hope to have a baby bump (courtesy of David Tennant). I agree that the shawl pin makes it more casual, yet also kinda elegant.
Posted by: Shannon | October 15, 2007 at 04:16 PM
Enough with the David Tennant suggestions, Shannon! They make me giddy every time I read them (of course Saturday's Torchwood was enough to get my blood racing). It looks lovely, sweetie, and you still make the cutest knocked up chick I know . . . bitch! Luckily, we have the Other Sister to remember.
Posted by: Ava | October 15, 2007 at 05:21 PM
that sweater is fab on you!
Posted by: amy | October 15, 2007 at 10:11 PM
Oh! That is too cute! It turned out really well and it looks great with your baby bump!
Posted by: kelly jo | October 16, 2007 at 01:50 PM
that sweater is gorgeous! it looks great with the bump. i loved being pregnant but hated the comments. even people trying to be nice...weren't. ignore them and remember that you are glowing.. they are jealous:)
Posted by: samantha | October 16, 2007 at 03:32 PM
I think this sweater was made for maternity wear. I think I like it better on you than the model...and it's in brown, which I like. It looks great (and so do you!)!!
Posted by: nova | October 17, 2007 at 01:40 AM
That is the perfect baby bump sweater!!
It looks wonderful on you.
Posted by: Kirsten | October 17, 2007 at 07:30 AM
1. The sweater is awesome and looks perfect with your bump!
2. The shawl pin was a great idea.
3. I love your hair!! I am in awkward grow-out phase #117, but your style is what I am aiming for. Cute!
Posted by: Amanda | October 17, 2007 at 07:49 PM