I finished my first sweater

blessedtosew · 08-03-2009, 01:01 PM

I am pleased as punch that I finished my first sweater. It fits perfectly. I do have some mistakes in it and I have a few stitches that are a little bigger than the ones around them, but overall I am beaming.

I used Caron Simply Soft in country peach and the pattern is St. James
Here are pics:

Now for the bigger stitches. Do you see the stitches that look a little bigger than the ones around them? Do you think that problem will go away the longer I knit? They are really obvious to me when I look in the mirror at the sweater. I probably won't wear it out in public. I am going to knit another one in chocolate brown. I have only been at it 6 mos.

Irishmam · 08-03-2009, 06:14 PM

No! Definitely wear this in public with pride, it looks fabulous. It may not be absolutely perfect but you made it - how many of the people who would see you could say the same?? It is very very pretty - I love the neckline. Well done.

Irishmam

evona · 08-03-2009, 06:35 PM

I think it looks beautiful! Don't be afraid to wear it out in public.

Yes, the more you knit the better you get - just like everything else in life

I think you did a marvelous job for only having been knitting for 6 months though.

Jan in CA · 08-03-2009, 07:24 PM

It looks fantastic! We are always our own worst critics, but I'd say wear it out proudly! I really can't see anything that looks larger. Washing may help it, too. Your tension will improve as you knit more.

bambi · 08-03-2009, 07:29 PM

Looks lovely and fits perfectly!!!! Wear it with PRIDE! Great job.

Bambi

melmac51 · 08-03-2009, 08:16 PM

I agree with everyone else...wear it PROUDLY wherever you want to. That's quite an accomplishment! Great job!

ArtLady1981 · 08-03-2009, 11:54 PM

I think it is absolute perfection! The color and the knit stitches themselves! A really beautiful work of art! Way to go!

WandaT · 08-04-2009, 02:17 PM

Wow! Only been knitting for 6 mos? You go girl! It looks FABULOUS! You'd better wear it in public!! I think washing will help the stitches even up, but even if it didn't you should be very proud of it.

Awesome!

grandmaknit · 08-04-2009, 03:06 PM

You should wear your first project out in public with pride. After only six months of knitting - - wow!

Great Job and keep knitting! We expect to see more great things from you.

tilllie · 08-05-2009, 02:02 AM

What a great fit! Love the color and the pattern...remember...most people wouldn't even notice any difference. Knitting tension comes with practice!