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November 14, 2006
Tatami
As promised, here's the lovely Tatami (aka Kimono Sweater). I'm still not happy with the picture and I could not figure out how to crop it in iPhoto this morning (and I didn't have time to play with it - so sorry), but you've all seen the picture on Sundara's site, so you know it's gorgeous.
Project Details:
Pattern: Tatami from Sundara Yarns - pattern by Melissa Werhle
Yarn: Sundara Yarn Sport Merino - 5 skeins - color #12 (I think, well, I'm pretty sure, but I hope Sundara will correct me if I'm wrong)
Needles: US #4 Addi Turbos - there was quite a bit of swatching to get gauge, but in the end, the sweater fits nicely.
Thoughts: This is a great pattern. It's simple to knit, but cute and a bit different from my normal style. It's knit all in once piece and I have to admit that I didn't think I'd ever get done with the sleeves - it's still Sleeve Island, even if they're knit at the same time as the rest of the sweater. The Sundara Sport Merino is fabulous. Very soft and pleasant to work with and it is wonderful after you wash it - it just gets softer. I love that the yarn is superwash, but I'm not sure I'll ever throw this sweater in the washer just because I generally handwash all my sweaters, but who knows. It is nice to have options.
Comments
Looks fabulous! It has a very flattering silhouette!
Posted by: grumperina at November 14, 2006 8:52 AM
It looks beautiful ... I'm really tempted by this pattern!
Posted by: --Deb at November 14, 2006 9:21 AM
awesome! I love the color. So glad you can finally reveal.
Posted by: j a r e d at November 14, 2006 9:27 AM
Wow, that sweater is pretty fab! I want one too!
Posted by: Angela at November 14, 2006 10:22 AM
It is fabulous. I love the sweater. It looks great on you.
Posted by: Wanda at November 14, 2006 10:31 AM
So pretty!
Posted by: Leslie at November 14, 2006 11:16 AM
Cute, cute, cute!
Posted by: Zarah at November 14, 2006 11:32 AM
It looks wonderful and the color is perfect for you.
Posted by: Carole at November 14, 2006 12:10 PM
That is gorgeous -- what a fabulous sweater.
Posted by: kimbelina at November 14, 2006 12:33 PM
Very, very, very cute. The one nice thing about superwash, even if you don't plan on ever washing it, it's helpful when someone else decides to be helpful and wash your clothing and doesn't realize a hand knit is in there. Or when you pick up a bundle and somehow there's something in there that shouldn't be. I don't know how many things I've ruined that way.
Posted by: Rebekah at November 14, 2006 12:37 PM
Great sweater! I love that deep red color, very appropriate for a kimono.
Posted by: Diana at November 14, 2006 2:30 PM
Very pretty!
Posted by: PumpkinMama at November 14, 2006 2:32 PM
It's really a beautiful knit! Looks like it will be a very versatile piece too.
Posted by: laura b at November 14, 2006 2:39 PM
That looks great! I love the color
Posted by: Shanidy at November 14, 2006 2:40 PM
I love it!
Posted by: Kaitie Tee at November 14, 2006 2:41 PM
It looks classy and comfortable, too! Nice work and I love the color!!
Posted by: margene at November 14, 2006 2:58 PM
It's beautiful. You did a great job. Great shot of you too!
Posted by: Ava at November 14, 2006 3:04 PM
That sweater looks great. Nice job!
Posted by: Stephanie at November 14, 2006 3:08 PM
The sweater looks lovely on you! Great job, Steph. And you are always so photogenic!
Posted by: caitlyn at November 14, 2006 4:25 PM
Oh, man, do I ever love that sweater!! Going on my List, for sure!
Posted by: Marcia at November 14, 2006 4:26 PM
it's gorgeous and you look great in that color.
Posted by: vanessa at November 14, 2006 6:18 PM
what a beautiful sweater! you look great in it, congrats on a beautiful knit!
Posted by: kaetlyn at November 14, 2006 6:35 PM
oh wow! that's just gorgeous! and i can imagine oh so soft!
Posted by: jacqueline at November 15, 2006 12:47 AM
Be brave. Sweaters, even hand knit ones, can go in the washer on the gentle, or knit cycle (which mine has), and they come out just fine.
Posted by: britt at November 15, 2006 5:24 AM
It looks wonderful - I love that color! :o)
Posted by: JessaLu at November 15, 2006 7:13 AM
Great sweater, in a very good color for you! Like it!!!
Very un-lawyer-like, which as we know, is sometimes a very good thing!!
Posted by: christine at November 15, 2006 9:10 AM
Beautiful! The color is great and so is the fit. Good luck with the supreme court work--which one?
Posted by: Sara at November 15, 2006 9:34 AM
The color and the style are great - very different!
Posted by: Stacey at November 15, 2006 9:46 AM
it looks fabulous! and fits you well, too. perfect.
Posted by: gleek at November 15, 2006 9:58 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Kat with a K at November 15, 2006 10:46 AM
beauuuuuutiful! both you and the cardi!
Posted by: kris at November 15, 2006 12:29 PM
Oh Stephanie, it's beautiful. Flattering, stylish and fabulous. :)
Posted by: Jackie at November 15, 2006 3:28 PM
Gorgeous! What a fabulous job you did!
Posted by: diana at November 15, 2006 7:13 PM
Looking very elegant!
Posted by: Birdsong at November 15, 2006 8:43 PM
You know, what you really need to complete this look is a pair of uber-gigantic black Jackie O. sunglasses. You'd be even hotter.
It looks so great on you! I'm glad you are happy with it and the color. I'm pretty sure that I dyed you 012, but then again, it could be 013. I can't remember either.
Thanks so much for knitting this!
Posted by: Sundara at November 15, 2006 9:22 PM
The sweater is just too cute for words! I absolutely love the colorway! WOW! Great job!
Posted by: Jen at November 15, 2006 10:34 PM
Beautiful! The red looks v. nice on you too.
Posted by: Elli at November 16, 2006 7:12 AM
Wow...what a fabulous sweater. I love it & it is sooo different than the typical knit! Great job!
Posted by: Eilene at November 16, 2006 7:14 AM
oooohhhhh......ahhhhhhhhh! I have been longing to knit this sweater for myself. :) I do believe I'll ask someone who loves me to get me a kit for Christmas. :)
Beautiful knit, and it fits perfectly! :)
Posted by: courtney at November 16, 2006 9:59 AM
Pretty! It would be perfect with jeans & a t-shirt too.
Posted by: Cyndi at November 16, 2006 11:27 AM
It looks wonderful - absolutely wonderful.
Posted by: Teyani at November 16, 2006 9:21 PM
I am just getting the chance to catch up on blogs after being away - and what a lovely creation to come back to! YOU and the sweater look great. I really like this design ;)
Posted by: Lolly at November 20, 2006 10:53 AM
it's simply beautiful on you, even if it's not your usual style
Posted by: NIk at November 20, 2006 12:56 PM
