FO: Sylvi

laikabear · 01-29-2012, 09:54 PM

I started Sylvi in the fall of 2008. In early 2009, the project stalled because I wanted to make some modifications and wasn't sure how to do them. I had finished the body and sleeves, and put the pieces in storage.

I wanted to omit the hood and make a collar, but I wasn't sure what type of collar I wanted. I wanted to put onseam pockets in, but I wasn't sure how exactly to do it. And I wanted to sew in a lining, but I don't really sew AT ALL, and I don't have a machine.

So Sylvi sat until 3 weeks ago, when I resolved to finish or frog all 8 of my LONG TIME UFOs (I'm at 4 finished so far!). I decided to just go with the pattern. I sewed her up, knitted the hood, and what do you know, I love Sylvi!

I am still a little worried about this heavy knit growing, but... for now she is perfect.

I got the buttons from Etsy. I like that they are handmade, too!

We haven't had weather to wear Sylvi yet, but I'm hopeful late January and February will bring me an excuse.

ArtLady, I hope you see this, because YOU were a HUGE help to me during our KAL for Sylvi.

Now for some photos. Please excuse my Doberman, Darcy. She thinks she needs to be in every photo.

laikabear · 01-30-2012, 02:57 AM

2 more photos!

ABC's Mom · 01-30-2012, 03:04 AM

Originally Posted by laikabear

2 more photos!

Wow that is one awesome sweater/coat!!!

GrumpyGramma · 01-30-2012, 03:07 AM

Absolutely stunning! How beautiful! I love your buttons, too. Congratulations on a wonderful FO!!!

Enjoy wearing it. May the weather cooperate.
Thank you for sharing your photos....dog and all.

justplaincharlotte · 01-30-2012, 04:09 AM

Beautiful!

And of course Darcy must be in every photo!

Jan in CA · 01-30-2012, 07:29 AM

That is gorgeous, Maureen!!

salmonmac · 01-30-2012, 11:55 AM

Absolutely gorgeous! I so glad that you finished Sylvi. You both should be out and about and looking fabulous. Well done.

nonny2t · 01-30-2012, 01:25 PM

Wow, absolutely spectacular. It is a beautiful garment that I know you have to love.

Woodi · 01-30-2012, 04:41 PM

TRIPLE WOW, Maureen. Congratulations on completing what I would fear to even begin. It looks great! I hope you get to wear it soon.

and I thought your other post showing a UFO was a great accomplishment, until I saw that you did this! I am totally awed.

Wanda Witch · 01-30-2012, 07:31 PM

Sylvi looks fantastic, a job beautifully done. Now, you are 'inspiring' me to finish my Sylvi also, which is in hibernation. I put it aside after the sleeves and the fronts as I was really dubious about the detail(s) on the back of the coat. Yours looks perfect.