Fondle My Hearts
Ok, I realize that might not be entirely appropriate, but the hearts just beg for a patting. Kid Silk Haze, it draws one, like a flame draws a moth. You just have to see if it's as soft as it looks.
So Cheesylove is finally getting her 5 seconds of fame, took me long enough. I really like this sweater, although since I did most of the knitting and finishing over a year ago before getting pregnant, I can see how my knitting has improved in my current projects. I really worked hard to make the side shaping and ribbing work together, I remember getting out my notebook and planning where to work each purl and knit stitch so that the shaping didn't end up sloppy. But, it's very hard to get a decent picture with the black yarn. The sleeves ended up too long and I have to roll them up. The neckline feels a little thick, but for the most part I'm happy. The sweater is wearable and has taught me a lot about knitting sweaters. Plus, the hearts are a lot of fun, both the knitting of and the wearing.
Cheesylove from Knitty. The body of the sweater is knit in Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool while the hearts are knit in Kid Silk Haze. Both yarns are wonderful too knit with and I will use both again. The Jo Sharp is a bit sturdy knitting up, but it softens nicely once blocked, and although I don't like it directly on my skin, just a light tee is needed, doesn't bother my arms at all. Oh, and I left the ruffles off. The sweater's cute enough without adding ruffles and I really don't need eyes drawn to my hips.
very cute - love the pink, fuzzy hearts!!!!!
Posted by: stacey | October 12, 2007 at 07:06 AM
The fuzzy hearts are adorable!
Posted by: Emilee | October 12, 2007 at 07:46 AM
I still love that sweater and plan to make it someday. I want to do it in cotton, not wool. Yours is loverly. Watch out when you wear it, people will be itching to fondle those fuzzy hearts!
Posted by: Magatha | October 12, 2007 at 08:57 AM
The hearts are so cute! It looks great!
Posted by: Erin | October 12, 2007 at 10:48 AM
That is so effin cute, I could die.
Posted by: pam | October 12, 2007 at 12:46 PM
It does look great! Perfect fit! Great job on the colorwork too.
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | October 12, 2007 at 05:57 PM
I love it! Looks really good on you!! :)
Posted by: Zonda | October 12, 2007 at 08:39 PM
The sweater turned out great. I love the pink fluffy hearts and you did so well for remembering where you were up to after leaving it for so long.
Posted by: Sue | October 12, 2007 at 11:26 PM
I love your title - I don't often laugh out loud reading blog posts - but I did this morning!
A beautiful sweater - I would have left off the ruffles too!
Posted by: Pat | October 13, 2007 at 05:22 AM
It looks wonderful, and the pics are very good.
Posted by: Monika | October 13, 2007 at 06:48 AM
Very pretty! Another one of those projects I need to put on my to-do list...
Posted by: Fiber Chic | October 13, 2007 at 03:21 PM
I love the fuzzy hearts! You can totally see how soft the ksh is, nice photos :)
Posted by: aija | October 14, 2007 at 10:34 AM
So adorable! I'd certainly fondle your hearts if given the opportunity. :D
Posted by: Rachel | October 14, 2007 at 02:11 PM
Love the fluffy little hearts. I have a soft spot for mohair.
Posted by: erin | October 14, 2007 at 07:28 PM
that's absolutely adorable. i've never given that sweater serious thought before... but now i really am!
Posted by: ms. pixie riot | October 15, 2007 at 05:00 PM
I've always loved that sweater but wondered how it would look on me... it's so cute on you! What a good fit for you. The cheesy hearts are actually a great detail. Are you always touching those hearts? So. soft. :)
Posted by: Karma | October 15, 2007 at 10:10 PM
Wow, I love the way the sweather emphasises the curvy figure (and the hearts draw the eyes to your assets). It's very flattering and you're losing the maternal look and regressing to the hot, hot, hot look.
Posted by: Arlis | October 16, 2007 at 10:33 AM