Pattern: Acer
Yarn: Beaverslide
Colorway: Chokeberry
Needles: US 9
What can I say about this pattern that hasn't already been said? Kirsten created a winner for sure with this one! I LOVE everything about this sweater starting right from the beginning opening that beautiful bag of Beaverslide.
It's the little details that make this sweater. The ribbing on the yoke and arms...and the front/back darts. Many nights when I was too tired to do much of anything, this sweater was my companion. There is something so soothing about the rhythm of stockinette knitting.
I took a risk with this sweater and went down a size or two from what I typically would knit. Typically my sweaters come out huge....I guess I see myself as bigger than I truly am...LOL. I am thrilled to pieces that this one actually fits.........woo hoo!!
Next sweater in the queue....Olivia.
Gorgeous! I'm going to have to queue this sweater.
Posted by: Risa | Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 04:17 PM
The sweater looks wonderful and the color is perfect on you. =) You did a beautiful job.
Posted by: Toni | Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 01:11 AM
Beautiful! It fits wonderfully!
Posted by: JessaLu | Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 01:51 PM
That is just lovely! The color is just perfect for you!
Posted by: Lorette | Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 03:44 PM
What a fabulous colour. Beautiful!
Posted by: jenny | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Beeutiful model--Beeutiful sweater!!!
Posted by: Alvine | Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 06:09 PM
I was on the fence about this pattern because of the lower neckline, but it looks lovely. The color is perfect!
Posted by: Cindy D | Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 06:22 PM
That Beaverslide yarn looks great, as does the sweater, as does the knitter! Congrats on such a successful project.
Posted by: June | Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 04:23 PM
Just beautiful, Kim!
Posted by: Jo | Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 01:20 AM
Wonderful!
The fit looks great, and it's lovely on you.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 12:12 AM
It turned out so beautiful and looks great on you. Where did you end up finding the buttons?
Can't wait to see the next sweater the color looks so nice.
Posted by: Kathleen | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 06:54 PM
Nice Knit! Love the color!
Posted by: diane | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 03:31 PM
Love the sweater, what a great job you did...and love that Rowan upcoming!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 03:02 PM
Wow! Looking good, you! That first photo, in particular. The sweater looks terrific, too. :)
Posted by: Chris | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 02:59 PM
Hi Kim, The sweater looks beautiful! I love the collection that you got the pattern from. Did you find the book in the US or did you have to order it from England & convert your payment currency?
Posted by: Kelly | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 01:25 PM
Acer looks beautiful on you! I think you look great in so many colors.
Posted by: Beth | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 01:02 PM
What they all said! Just perfect in every regard! (I want to know where you get those turtlenecks that don't flop, neckwise!) My only hesitation on Acer is the neckline....I made one similar to that with handspun and my neck was always cold! It got frogged.
Posted by: Marcia | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Acer looks amazing and is such a great color for you! Congrats on making a sweater that fits you perfectly! :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Your Acer is GORGEOUS Kim!
(I need to try some Beaverslide!)
Posted by: Pat | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Mom you look so beautiful in those pictures!!!! The sweater looks so great on you(:
Posted by: Ashey (daughter) | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 09:34 AM
You got the fit just right. Love it!
Posted by: Wool Winder | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 09:26 AM
BEAUTIFUL!!! I love it!
Posted by: Kathy | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 09:16 AM
It fits you absolutely perfect. Another size up would be too big - but this is "just right"! Love the fit, love the color... well... just love everything about it!
Posted by: Anne | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 08:54 AM
Kim!! That looks fantastic!!!
Posted by: Carole | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Your sweater s gorgeous - nice work. The color is fabulous - and the fit is perfect! I can't wait to see the Olivia, another great choice!
Posted by: stacey | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 06:44 AM
AWesome knit! Love the color. Hopefully I'll start swatching mine this week.
Posted by: Manise | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 06:35 AM
Love it! Love the color and love how it looks, you did a great job.
Posted by: Gina | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 05:45 AM
It's BEEUTIFUL on you! And kudos to you for modeling it!!
Posted by: Jean | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Hi-first time commenting love your sweater and also the Olivia. Would love to know where I can get both patterns or the books. Can be reached a website:gourde_art. I check your site everyday and love it.
Posted by: Sharon Clarke | Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 10:12 PM
KIM - THE SWEATER IS BEAUTIFUL AND LOOKS GREAT ON YOU - what an amazing colour , really suits you too - wow finished a sweater and on to the next , and you with your busy life - thats so productive
- you really put me to shame
cheers ----pat
Posted by: pat jarvis | Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 09:51 PM
I love it!! I think I'm going to have to order the pattern. Looks great on you, too!
Posted by: Robin | Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 09:35 PM
kim it looks fantastic; i just love that color on you; very striking against your pale hair and skin. the fit is wonderful; i hope you get many hours of enjoyment frm it!
Posted by: anne | Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 09:19 PM
You and Acer look like a match made in knit heaven. Lovely. :)
Rowan Felted Tweed is my most favourite yarn, I can't wait to see Olivia. If I could only even knit with one kind of yarn I'd chose RFT.
Posted by: Renee | Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 08:38 PM
It's fabulous!! Love the color and the way Acer fits you. PERFECT! And, I know what you mean, it took me years to realize tall didn't mean BIG.
Posted by: margene | Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Your Acer looks beautiful on you!! Great job!
Posted by: Carol | Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 07:26 PM
It's fantastic! What a gorgeous color for you!
Posted by: tiennie | Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 07:15 PM