Finished: Central Park Hoodie
Yes, my friends, at long last it is finished. Can I get a collective "'Bout time!" 'Bout time, indeed. This knit dragged on and on mercilessly, but I can finally say that it is done and move on. But in order to move on entirely, I had to get a few FO shots of it, which, given the 85+ degree heat wave in Philly, was not at all easy. In fact, standing in front of this mural a few blocks from my apartment was the only way I could convince myself that it was cool enough to wear this thing. The hood? Turns out it makes a good shade source from the 85+ degree sun. Note to self: aran wool is suitable for blizzards only. Not 85+ degree, super-sunny days.
Finished: Central Park Hoodie by Heather Lodinksy
Pattern: Knitscene Fall 2006
Fiber: Rowan Yorkshire Tweed Aran (8 balls of "Darkside")
Size: 40"
Needles: sizes 6 and 8 straight needles
Date Started: September 2006
Date Completed: 25 September 2007
Modifications: I used size 6 needles for the arm cuff ribbing and used the 8s for all other ribbing. I really dislike bunchy ribbing around the waist.
Notes: I went a little crazy with the buttons. Clearly, this sweater did not need six huge wooden buttons. But I just couldn't help myself, as I had found the best wooden buttons ever. They help to balance out the bulkiness of the sweater, too. The buttons were an surprising score from the LYS, Rosie's Yarn Cellar.
If there's one thing a bright 85+ degree day is good for, it is showing off black tweedy goodness and cables. It's also good for sweltering, which I was doing lots of here.
There really is no excuse for me having taken so long to knit this. It's a fun, easy pattern that, surprisingly, I want to knit again. I know, I know. This first one came out too big, and I really want to knit one that fits me now. With lighter, softer yarn that will feel more like a sweatshirt than a sweater. So, you can expect to see another one of these babies hot off the needles in...oh, 2010 or so.
And now, I am off to continue being a finisher.
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posted by knittingphilistine at 10:39 AM
44 Comments:
Bout time!
Seriously though, I love the buttons. I think they look great.
Nice! All the waiting was worth it. Really though, finishing it a month ago wouldn't have made a difference - you wouldn't have worn it in the summer anyway! (justifying both your and my "bout time" knits in one fell swoop)
Love it. Love the black, love the tweed, love the cables, love the buttons....
Well done! The buttons are perfect for it. And great photos; they are worth the sweltering you went through.
Norah Gaughan was telling Brenda Dayne on Cast-on that oversize tops were coming back in style, so the fit of your CPH, which isn't all that oversized even, may be a harbinger of the new trend.
No, buttons totally make it. Congrats!!
Worth the wait! I love the tweedy yarn, it's a perfect fit!
Yay, a CPH! I think every knitter should have one in their wardrobe.
Love the mural photo shoot. So fab.
I love it, it looks great in black! And I think the fit looks good too. Great work, and beautiful photos!
ok, you did good, even the buttons-stop yammering they are too much! Its PERFECT.
The buttons are absolutely perfect for it! Well done, you.
Whatchou talking about Willis??? Those buttons are perfect.
Congratulations on a very handsome sweater. The colour is fantastic, especially against that backdrop
(oh, and I have the same shoes as you)
Oh yum, Yorkshire Tweed - can't we start some kind of petition so Rowan will bring it back? Love the hoodlum pose with Menacing Shadow, and love the cables. Nice work, as ever! You know, Rowan Calmer is really sweatshirty...
Totally worth the wait. The tweediness and the buttons are perfect and HOW MUCH do I love that mural?
Of course you had to use 6 buttons. It looks great, I know feel compelled to knit on for myself.
It was worth the wait. I really love that black tweed. This pattern is pretty high on my "must knit" list. Seeing yours makes me wish I had a drawer full of black.
Lovely work, well worth the wait!
Love the photos, too.
it looks really great. the cables look so well cabley.
interested to see how it turns out when you do one in a lighter weight yarn.
Thanks for braving the heat for the photo shoot! It's a gorgeous sweater and well worth the sweltering.
Yes, with buttons like those, it's necessary to use as many as possible.
The sweater looks great! It looks so warm and comfy :)
Woohoo! It looks great!
Those buttons elevate the sweater to a higher plane of being. And it doesn't look too big--just really comfy.
Yeah another one for Done and Done Some More. Really Nice, and you'll need it soon enough in Philly!
Very cool buttons on you very cool (or hot) CPH!
I love it! You might think that it's a little big, but you will appreciate that once it's cold and you're super-layered! It will be a great cold weather piece.
Wow! 80+ degree weather in the hoodie, now THAT'S commitment! Totally worth it though, it looks wonderful!!
Wow! Great job!!!
Beautiful! It must have been so satisfying to weave in the ends and sew on that last button. Ahhh.
It's gorgeous! And I love the 6 big buttons! They are totally essential to the overall look! ;-)
How funny to find another knitting grad student studying something so similar to what I do! Well, we study very different parts of anthropology - I study monkeys :), but still. Congrats on finishing the CPH, it is certainly on my list of things to knit in the near future.
The very idea of a wool sweater is making me sweat. When will we Philadelphians get fall??????
Great job! The pictures give a nice glimpse of Fall. Can't wait for the weather to break.
-L
Love. It. That color is great and I love the look of the buttons. Fabulous job!
Nicely done! I LOVE the buttons especially, and you are a real hero for taking those FO shots.
(And I am still in love with the color of your silk wool.)
such a great sweater. it turned out perfect!
Ooh, I wouldn't have been able to resist those buttons either. Perfect. Your staunchness in posing under duress is to be commended! You'll to wear the hell out of CP this winter, I bet.
Oooh, it looks great! I love the buttons. Way to be a finisher!
Wow, do the buttons make that special or what?! Nicely done and who cares about the time. My daughter is trying to figure out how to convert hers into a vest because she a) has too many grey sweaters and b) is lazy like her mama.
Bout time, but totally worth the wait! Looks gorgeous and fits well - don't worry, am sure there'll be a blizzard soon for it to come into its own.
Love the buttons too, goes well with the aran of the sweater.
I guess I'm old because it doesn't look too big to me, it's looks comfortable and I'd want something a bit roomy to trap body heat when it finally does get cold. Which it will, despite recent temps.
I love dark gray heathered wools. That's a beautiful sweater there.
It's awesome!!!
Ohhhh, it looks exactly like fall. I love it! Nice job.
looks great! can't wait to see your next one.
by the way, i love the mural background for your photo. looks extra lovely!
Ack! I am so far behind! Forgive me!
Of course you know that I love it though. So wearable and a great fit. It will be a staple piece, I am sure.
And don't be hard on yourself - I have several knits that have been on the needles for way TOO long.
Wow! Your sweater looks phenomenal. I love the tweedy black. The buttons are a perfect choice. They really pop.
The mural you are posing in front of is awesome - I love public art like that.
Good for you for braving the heat!
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