I officially finished my second handknit sweater, and it turned out so much better than my first! (You can see my Harvest cardigan here) This one actually fits, and fits well! I adore it, and I know I’ll be wearing it a lot and making at least one more.
The pattern is Joji Locatelli’s Textured Pullover and I made the size large. I think it’s designed with enough positive ease that it fits just how I like it, not too tight and not too oversized. I liked knitting a pullover in the round, rather than a cardigan back and forth, so I see more pullovers in my future.
My gauge was just loose enough that I feel like I need to wear a layer underneath for modesty, but it’s fine because I can do a tank in warmer weather, or a long-sleeved tee when I need to bundle up, and the extra layer doesn’t affect the fit.
The stripes and texture were great, and really helped keep my interested throughout the project. I only lost steam at the second sleeve, which seems pretty good for me. So I’ve learned that when I make sweaters, I can’t just do miles of stockinette or it will take me years to finish.
The yarn is acrylic, Loops & Threads Value Pack from Michael’s. It’s nice and soft, but it does fuzz up quickly, so I’ll need to get a fabric shaver soon.
And now I think I have totally earned the right to buy a sweater quantity of good yarn, like Malabrigo!
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Beautiful sweater! The colors are gorgeous and fantastic on you!
Aww, thanks so much!! 🙂
That’s an awesome sweater! You did a great job!
Thank you!! It helped to have such a great pattern!
Your sweater is absolutely stunning. I still say you need a purple and gray one. Maybe gray and pink too
I say that too! Sadly, I don’t have enough of the same yarn leftover to do a reverse, but yeah, I think the next one will be pink and either black or gray.
Pink would look great with either one
Looks super cosy! Wonderful job. 🙂
Thanks! It really is cosy!
That looks absolutely lovely! The textured stripes really add a touch of interest to a delightful garment. 🙂
Thanks so much! I definitely love the texture. Now I just need to learn to love cables!
Oh it’s lovely ❤ You can feel justly proud of that:)
Thank you!! 🙂
It looks fantastic on you! Good job and congratulations on making a sweater you are happy with.
Thanks!! I can only aspire to be as prolific a sweater-knitter as you are!
Awww, thanks!
That is lovely! I love the colour combo. Congrats on finishing your first sweater!
Thanks so much! I’m pretty pleased with myself!
Oh that’s gorgeous! Love the colours , just what I would choose ❤
Thank you!
That’s a lovely sweater – It looks great on you.
I love this sweater😍😍😍 the stitches and stripes are so adorable💖
Thank you!
Looks great! I will caution you on Malabrigo though, don’t pick the worsted, it’s pills like mad. You’ll get a soft sweater but it’ll look worn in no time!
Yes, it does! I was thinking Rios.