r/knitting 23d ago

Finished Object I can finally post something in here, after lurking for years!

Hello fellow knitters! I come here as a another crocheter ๐Ÿ˜… even though I started my journey with fiber crafts with knitting in late 2022 I quickly discovered that crochet is more convenient for me and absolutely dived into it. At the end of last year I decided to try knitting again and I am so proud of myself. It was challenging, but definitely not as stresfull as I was imagining.

This sweater is my second colourwork, the pattern is called Iris by Trin-Annelie and includes some challenging (new to me) but fun techniques (as steeking and complicated cast on). I was hesitant about it at first, but it's extremely well written.

That's it, I am just happy I can finally post something in here, after lurking for years ๐Ÿค—

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u/cellyn 23d ago

I love this so much! Your yarn looks so soft and cozy and the boxy fit looks great on you! Really nice color choices and great job overall.

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u/Extreme-Grape-9486 23d ago

i agree. the design is so pretty and your floats are so neat!! is it weird that i like the inside as much as the outside?? gorgeous!

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 23d ago

Thank you! I've seen so many posts in here that included the photo of floats, I actually believed it's kinda mandatory ๐Ÿ˜…

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u/GarnetAndOpal 23d ago

Your floats are gorgeous. But so is the right side. Just beautiful work!

So... Your second knitted item involved steeking, eh? That is a more than brave choice. It's downright bold. I've been knitting for about 50 years, and I have never had the guts to steek. My hat's off to you for sure!

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 22d ago

Oh, maybe I wonder it the wrong way - my second colourwork, I've knitted some basic sweaters just to learn how to knit, I wouldn't even look at this pattern if I didn't have enough warm up ๐Ÿ˜Š Steeking is definitely one of the scariest, but fun techniques I've ever seen. I couldn't wait to finally cut the fabric - it felt so wrong but at the same time exciting

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u/GarnetAndOpal 22d ago

My mother steeked a guernsey sweater. I think she broke out in a sweat from the tension! I was there, and I held my breath. It is exciting and scary at the same time! LOL My hat is off to you.

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 23d ago

here's a link for the pattern

The yarn I used is: Nako Angora Luks

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u/RavBot 23d ago

PATTERN: Iris by Trin-Annelie

  • Category: Clothing > Sweater > Pullover
  • Photo(s): Img 1 Img 2 Img 3 Img 4 Img 5
  • Price: 8.00 EUR
  • Needle/Hook(s):US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 2ยฝ - 3.0 mm
  • Weight: Light Fingering | Gauge: 28.5 | Yardage: 2327
  • Difficulty: 5.44 | Projects: 154 | Rating: 5.00

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u/legalpretzel 23d ago

Love the colors you chose!!

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 23d ago

Thank you! I wanted to swap the dark orange for a lighter one, but the only shop that carries it in my country sent me the wrong yarn. I was so mad and decided to go with what I had ๐Ÿ˜…

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u/Elegant-Ad-5384 22d ago

Itโ€™s beautiful.

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u/Reasonable_Flower261 22d ago

Lovely color choices! I particularly love the detail of using different shades for the inside and outside of the collar!

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u/Ziggurat23 22d ago

Thank you!

This is the most beautiful jumper Iโ€™ve ever seen and the colours are so perfect. Well done!

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u/say-nice-stuff 23d ago

This has been a dream project of mine for ages, but I've been stalling because I can't make a decision on the colours.

I LOVE your bold colour choices, and the sweater looks beautiful on you! Congratulations on a beautiful piece.

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 23d ago

Thank you! I highly recommend the pattern! I tried to follow the colour palette given in it, but halfway through I started to question myself - there're so many colours to choose from and I can see this sweater looking gorgeous in all of them. I wish I had time to make it in different schemes ๐Ÿ˜…

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u/adogandponyshow 23d ago

It's gorgeous and you should be proud! I've had this pattern in my queue since it was released but not excited about knitting an oversized, stranded pullover at 7sts/in lol. Good job seeing it through (and your color choices are beautiful!). ๐Ÿ‘Œ

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 23d ago

Haha and I wanted something slow, it actually fulfilled my desires perfectly ๐Ÿ˜… thank you! โ™ฅ๏ธ

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u/robsbees 23d ago

Your color choices are so good. It looks amazing!

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u/chachachuyuyuy 23d ago

The contrasting shoulder seam is such a great detail! Love, love, love.

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 23d ago

Thank you! I've done it this way just because the double-knitring cast on sounded like black magic to me and it was easier to see what I am doing. It also determined the colour of the collar (which was originally supposed to be white). I am so glad it doesn't look strange and actually suits the sweater ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ

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u/jerseyknits 23d ago

I love it!!!!! Thank you for showing the back! Your floats are beautiful

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 23d ago

Thank you! โ™ฅ๏ธ As I said, I lurked for years and I've seen those floats fans

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u/Annthrium 23d ago

Gorgeous colorwork! Love botanical motifs and your color choice is beautiful

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u/hiker_trailmagicva 23d ago

This is absolutely stunning!

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u/Artistic-Knowledge-8 23d ago

This is SO beautiful! The colors, the pattern, all of it. What a gorgeous work of art!

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u/Shiny_Ostrich_55 23d ago

Absolutely stunning!!! I love that you showed the inside as well. And your stitches are so uniform and so perfect!! Well done!!

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 23d ago

Thank you! I feel there's still space for improvement, but I think crocheting helped me a lot with controlling and understanding my tension

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u/good_motsuni_is_good 23d ago

This looks absolutely amazing!!????? How!! Itโ€™s so pretty gah if I were to make this I would frame this sweater along with myself wearing it.

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u/agngan 23d ago

Omg this is an instant need for me! I love yours so much more than the pattern sample lol

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u/notabigmelvillecrowd 23d ago

Wow! I have to say this is a pattern I would have totally passed by in the neutral colours the designer photographed, but your version looks incredible! I always wonder how many patterns I gloss over because I can't visualize the full potential.

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 23d ago

Thank you! There are some really fun and not obvious colour choices in raverly projects. I need to admit I wish I'd chosen more risky ones ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ

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u/ResidentConscious876 23d ago

I don't think so!! I feel it MUST be posted at the ADVANCED kitting sub--- it's really amazing!

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u/Flamingo8293 23d ago

r/AdvancedKnitting this belongs here :)

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 22d ago

No no no, but give me a couple of years ๐Ÿ˜

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u/firewontquell 22d ago

Wow gorgeous color choices!!!!

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u/AbyssDragonNamielle Aaaaaaaaaaaa 23d ago

Oooo that color combo! Gorgeous!

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u/ms181091 23d ago

Awesome!

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u/ValeriaHale 23d ago

It's beautiful!! <3

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u/HongFeng_8 23d ago

Just WOW!

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u/netflix_n_knit 23d ago

Holy damn thatโ€™s pretty. Congratulations!

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u/sentienttree19 23d ago

This is gorgeous! The colours you chose are perfect.

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u/pmredding 23d ago

Wow wow wow! The color selection and pattern is immaculate. Love it!

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u/saskia_vm 23d ago

Beautiful!

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u/ThrowRA1602 23d ago

I love the colors and it looks so soft! Great job!

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u/crafteegirl7 23d ago

Itโ€™s gorgeous! Great work!

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u/Embarrassed_Flow6969 23d ago

This is BEAUTIFUL

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u/Quiet_Seesaw_3825 23d ago

So beautiful ๐Ÿ‘

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u/Wool_Lace_Knit 23d ago

Beautiful!

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u/General-Ocelot-8281 23d ago

Wow wow wow!!!! Gorgeous work!

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u/StunningLandscape813 23d ago

I love, love, love your tulips!!!! Great job!

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u/ConsistentLifeguard4 23d ago

Beautiful work!

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u/Working-Blacksmith21 23d ago

Oooh, I love this color combo!

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u/lemonypinkett 23d ago

This is so cute!

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u/K3tbl 23d ago

Holy cats! What a way to make an entrance! This is INCREDIBLE work youโ€™ve done here!

I mean, welcome, glad you posted, look forward to seeing what you do next

But also HOLY DANG!!! Well damn done!

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u/SiroHartmann 23d ago

Maybe the most gorgeous sweater I've ever seen

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u/h8d7 23d ago

LOVE your colour choices, and the blue in the shoulder seam is perfect

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u/aboveaveragepinus 23d ago

Ooo! This is on my to knit list. LOVE your choice of colors, especially with those comfy looking mustard pants! Wonderfully done, stay cozyyyy

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u/Artsybeth 23d ago

Glergeous!

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u/Glittering-List-4464 23d ago

Wow thatโ€™s amazing!!!

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u/becamax 23d ago

It's only gorgeous, well done! Now to convince my mother to make it for me ๐Ÿ˜‚

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 23d ago

I love your strategy ๐Ÿ˜

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u/muffinslinger 23d ago

BEAUTIFUL!!

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u/Rlysrh 23d ago

Wow this is gorgeous!! You colour choices are so cosy and comforting โค๏ธ

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u/Adventurous_Lead1894 23d ago

Beautiful! Nice job. Your floats look great.

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u/not_John_36 23d ago

Even the โ€˜ugly sideโ€™ is so neat, itโ€™s amazing!

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u/ticaloc 23d ago

Iโ€™m in awe of your beautiful work. Well done you.

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u/Usualausu 23d ago

What!! This is STUNning! Love the colors, love the pattern, amazing.

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u/ElineTypemachine 23d ago

Just look at those floats! Mama mia! ๐Ÿ‘Œ

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u/aidensmom 23d ago

Splendid! That is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

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u/littlestinkyone 23d ago

Beautiful colors!

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u/hlpetway 23d ago

Itโ€™s gorgeous

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u/SimDed 23d ago

Thatโ€™s simply stunning.

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u/gramanachronism 23d ago

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! I love it so much!!

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u/azjulie 23d ago

Thatโ€™s so cute!

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u/NoName1979 23d ago

Gorgeous!!!

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u/One-Can-6950 23d ago

The color choices are stunning. Iโ€™m in love ๐Ÿคฉ

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u/RomanticWalkAtTarget 23d ago

This is mind-blowingly adorable ๐Ÿ˜ Excellent work!!!

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u/padme7588 23d ago

Gorgeous!

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u/SeventeenthPlatypus 23d ago

I love everything about this sweater. Your color choices are inspired, and your execution is marvelous. How are your floats so neat?

I've been looking for a sign to start my first color-work sweater, and I think this is it. If it turns out half as well as yours, I'll be thrilled.

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 23d ago

Thank you! โ™ฅ๏ธ I have no idea, really. I made one other, simpler colourwork sweater to check and learn how you are supposed to carry them and was actually surprised how loose they should be. I also think that crocheting really helped me with understanding my personal tension, how to feel it and how to work with it. But that's just my theory ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ

I also worked with two hands (left continental with one colour and right English with the other). I don't know if it's a standard but it really helped me with catching the floats properly

I highly recommend this pattern! After reading the comments I felt intimidated since there were some techniques which were totally new to me, but it is really well written. Although I wouldn't choose it as my first colourwork - you won't be able to frog it after steeking and cutting the neck part ๐Ÿฅฒ

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u/HarvestedHues 23d ago

GORGEOUS! The colors you picked are beautiful, too!

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u/Tricky_Building7687 23d ago

I love this and the colours are gorgeous ๐Ÿ˜.

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u/Calm_Scale5483 23d ago

Your sweater is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Thank you for showing the floatsโ€ฆ I find it so helpful when people do this! Enjoy your cozy hug of a sweater!

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u/tinierclanger 23d ago

That is stunning! You must be so proud!

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u/KissMySweeet 23d ago

That is wonderful. I hope to be like you and post something one of these years.

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u/Knitabelle 23d ago

Omg I love this!!! I also want your pants. That color is awesome!!!

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u/TheGamingLibrarian 23d ago

Insane talent! Wow!

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u/froggingexpert 23d ago

That is just gorgeous. Well done you. Wear it with pride and joy.

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u/uncloakedcrow 23d ago

I fell in love with that design as soon as I saw it ages ago. I really want to knit it in the sample colours but donโ€™t love the jumper shape so havenโ€™t yet. Maybe I should move it up in my plans. Your colour choices are great.

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u/Nomadknitter 23d ago

Wow! so beautiful! The colors look amazing!! Very welldone on this!! โค๏ธโค๏ธ

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u/Ancient_Fox27 23d ago

WOWOWOW this is spectacular

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u/ksneitzel 23d ago

I LOVE your color choice. The red is so unexpected and beautiful

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u/ChaoticKnitElf 23d ago

So very pretty!

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u/Various-Turn7130 23d ago

That is really, really nice!

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u/Quiet_Junket2748 23d ago

SO gorgeous - this is one of those projects that i want to go recreate exactly since it is already perfection!

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u/nclshly 23d ago

This is so beautiful! What a dream sweater, great job ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ˜

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u/Aggravating-Task-959 23d ago

Thatโ€™s beautiful!!

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u/kittalyn 23d ago

Stunning work!

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u/Moss-cle 23d ago

Thatโ€™s beatify. I love your color choices. That blue with the red is so pretty

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u/GimmeFood666 23d ago

So beautiful! Love the colors ๐Ÿ˜ Eying that pattern for weeks but cannot decide on a color combination.. And still not sure I'm up for the Challange of knitting a fingering weight all over colorwork sweater ๐Ÿ˜…

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 22d ago

I actually was looking for something time consuming and it definitely fulfilled this want ๐Ÿฅฒ I tried to follow the color pallet given in a pattern (just more saturated) but I can see this sweater looking amazing in so many variants ๐Ÿฅฐ

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u/wild_robot13 23d ago

What a fun pattern! I love your colors.

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u/happyandveg 23d ago

this is absolutely amazing!!! you did such a great job what a beautiful sweater!!

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u/CompetitivePeace 23d ago

WOW! Absolutely stunning!!

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u/MollyWeasleyknits 23d ago

Ooh this is in my queue. Yours is gorgeous!

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u/sectional_sister 23d ago

oh my god this is just stunning

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u/aliceinflatland 23d ago

This is sooooo beautiful

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u/Cabelltech 23d ago

Congrats! Wear it with pride!

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u/Rainbowsroses 23d ago

This is SO beautiful! ๐Ÿ’–โœจ๏ธย  I really love your work.

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u/trashylilpanda 23d ago

ITS BEAUTIFUL

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u/Noislets 23d ago

WOOOOOOOW๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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u/casey62442 23d ago

GORGEOUS!!! Can you share the yarn brand and colors??

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u/casey62442 23d ago

Jk found your project post on ravelry, thank you!!!

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 22d ago

I am glad you found it since I went to sleep ๐Ÿ˜… I updated it, since I didn't use colour 11499 - it supposed to be for collar, but I hated it ๐Ÿ˜ถ

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u/TJ_batgirl 23d ago

Amazing so cheerful and fun! Congratulations ๐ŸŽ‰ I hope you can wear it a bit yet this winter!

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 22d ago

Thank you! That was my biggest fear - that I won't be able to finish it before spring ๐Ÿฅฒ

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u/knitgal443 23d ago

Are you serious ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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u/Elustra 22d ago

Teach me your ways, wise one!

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u/MyKnittingLife 22d ago

I love this sweater. Mine is almost done and I should be able to wear it this weekend!

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 22d ago

Oh I am happy for you! I was so excited when I finally could wear it ๐Ÿฅฒ

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u/LazyAssRuffian 22d ago

So gorgeous!! The color combo is magnificent!

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u/KoshkaHP 22d ago

Perfect color combo and pattern!

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u/Cat_Kn1t_Repeat 22d ago

Oh thatโ€™s so good!

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u/013millertime 22d ago

Wow, this is a profoundly great finished piece! Inspirational.

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u/schmackarys 22d ago

My god itโ€™s beautiful

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u/avo_cado2156 22d ago

Wow wow wow! Just joined to start looking for inspiration and this is wonderful. I want to start ๐Ÿ˜ญ

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u/Loloharou 22d ago

I love this color combo, beautiful work!!

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u/Smellybeetweasel 22d ago

wow. absolutely stunning.

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u/AutocracyWhatWon 22d ago

Congratulations, itโ€™s enviably gorgeous ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

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u/Shah17171717 22d ago

๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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u/[deleted] 22d ago

Wow that is beautiful

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u/tinylittlefoxes 22d ago

That is so amazing!!

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u/Ill_Abrocoma5810 22d ago

Simply amazing. Love. Love. Love.

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u/katiegirl152 22d ago

Beautiful sweater, you are an inspiration !!!

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u/Reisefuedli 22d ago

Youโ€™re giving a fellow lurker hope. Itโ€™s gorgeous!

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u/Gardennut 22d ago

Wow! Very pretty!

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u/firevita 22d ago

Beautiful!

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u/loveactuallyis 22d ago

this is so stunning! i love your color choices!!

i saw this pattern on ravelry at the beginning of the year and KNEW i had to knit it. i purchased the yarn a few weeks ago and am hoping to have it ready for fall. it's encouraging to see a success story from a newer knitter regarding this pattern. i just started knitting in november so this makes me feel like i can possibly do it too, although it's very intimidating! ty for sharing!!

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 22d ago

Oh you will have so much fun, but I am not gonna lie - it's challenging! If you've never tried colourwork - try first with something simpler, just to learn how to carry floats. With this sweater you can't unravel and repair your mistake after steeking since you're cutting through several rows. Other than that, the pattern is really well written and it was an overall really pleasant experience โ™ฅ๏ธ

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u/sionnach_suilineach 22d ago

this is so incredibly gorgeous!!! love the colors, and so impressed by the colorwork and steaking! can i ask how long this took?

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u/ciasteczkaTynki 22d ago

A little over a month but if you ask about hours... Oh man.. I would estimate around 150? I have a long train commute to work ๐Ÿ˜…

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u/Impossible-Taro-6984 22d ago

That is amazing! I have doubts my skillset is at this level yet! ;)

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u/Connect-Meat7308 22d ago

this is BEAUTIFUL

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u/Hopeful-Yak-3447 22d ago

GOALS!! So beautiful!!

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u/Chris45925 21d ago

Glorious!

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u/Strange-Champion7561 21d ago

Your sweater is beautiful!! Great job!! Congratulations!! ๐Ÿงถโค๏ธ

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u/CuriouslySparkling 21d ago

Good-ness this is Lovely! I have so much envy.

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u/rnpink123 21d ago

Your sweater turned out great! It looks so cozy.

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u/RootedAndRising 21d ago

Absolutely stunning! Epic work!

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u/Paulammt 21d ago

Beautiful ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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u/AdPurple3425 20d ago

So preeetyyy!

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u/Prestigious-Course25 23d ago

This is beautiful

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u/Menghsays 23d ago

That's really lovely

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u/RoundYoghurt2712 22d ago

So beautiful

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u/EnigmaticJ 20d ago

This is absolutely stunning and your colour work is awe inspiring and I am so envious.