Here it is, my first finished pullover!! The kitting itself was actually quite easy. I didn’t want to get into too much shaping with my first pullover project, so I used a very simple pattern for a loose style one. I had to edit the pattern a lot to make it the correct size though. Something always crops up, right?!
I think it probably took me about the same amount of time to sew the pieces together as it did to knit the individual pieces. I was being very fastidious about lining everything up, so I attached and removed the stitches a thousand times I until I was happy with them. I learned a lot about putting all the pieces together and also about how to weave the loose ends of yarn properly. Knitting the neck was easiest.
I used Caron Simply Soft Yarn – Sticks and Stones to make it, I love the colour of that yarn. It softened up beautifully after a nice wash.
My dear husband tried it on as soon as I finished it. It fits him perfectly and he loves it!! The smile was so worthwhile that I can’t wait to get started on the next one. I am definitely packing this one for our yearly camping trip in September.
Happy Knitting!
-Soma
15 thoughts on “First-ever Pullover”
Marly July 5, 2014 at 00:29
Well done; a very successful first!
Lorna McMahon July 2, 2014 at 12:06
What a gorgeous sweater! I can just imagine how happy your husband was to receive this labour of love! I love the colours!!!
Laura June 27, 2014 at 20:38
That’s a great achievement! you must be so pleased!
AmandaK@whatthebobbin.com June 27, 2014 at 18:31
That is all kinds of awesome! You’re husband is a lucky guy :)
krislovesfabric June 27, 2014 at 12:31
Outstanding job, can’t believe it’s a home-knit, wow!! Almost makes you wish for cooler weather…well…almost…I can see why that yarn is a go to, it really suits the stitch…looks great in the main body as well as the ribbing!
Janine June 27, 2014 at 11:46
Well Done! This is fantastic. Everything is so neat and perfect. You are clearly a born knitter! My husband refuses to have a sweater knitted by me after one I made him many years ago, which didn’t exactly fit well :D I’ll look forward to seeing this post linked up to Wool on Sundays this weekend x
Jeneta@PlumJam June 26, 2014 at 21:08
Oh well done! It’s so neat – it looks more like a pullover made by someone who’s knitted a thousand!!
Robyn June 26, 2014 at 17:53
Lovely pullover! Doesn’t look like a first time effort – looks really professional.
silvana June 26, 2014 at 17:10
Looks sooo beautiful and warm, Soma! I’m sure that your hubby loved it!!
Maria June 26, 2014 at 15:13
It looks so warm and snuggly, Soma :-) That yarn colour looks really lovely and I know how soft the Caron yarns are as I have used them too!
Kim June 26, 2014 at 14:47
This is your first pullover…really?? Wow, it looks amazing, very professional indeed!! I’m guessing those knitting needles won’t be idle for long now!! Well done!!
Caroline June 26, 2014 at 14:06
Well done!! I’m so proud of you! It looks so professional like you have been knitting all your life. I guess you are hooked now!!
;)
Barb Colvin June 26, 2014 at 13:59
Well done!! As I was looking at your pic, I was thinking ‘that would be the perfect pattern and color for a guy.’ lol So glad he likes it.
Kim June 26, 2014 at 11:07
Looks brilliant Soma. I flat out refuse to learn to knit, on the theory that a) I don’t have room to store another hobby’s worth of stuff, and b) that it would decrease the amount of time I could spend on a particular project, thereby decreasing even further what I can make in a given time period! Very admiring that you manage so much, so beautifully.
Sandra Visser June 26, 2014 at 08:59
Looks great. Grats on your first.