FO: noro shawl-with-sleeves

Sunday, October 28th, 2007 | yarn

Snappy name, no? Heh.

Pattern: my own
Yarn: Noro Silk Garden, col. 269, 9 skeins (more like 8.5)
Needles: Denise 6.5 mm

Notes:
This was a quick, easy knit! I’ve wanted to make something like this for a long time – it’s just a rectangle with sleeves attached. Kate’s got an accurate sketch of the idea here! My version has seed stitch borders and knit-in seamless sleeves.

I started knitting on much smaller needles, maybe 4.5? Then I realized that a) it would require way more yarn than I was willing to buy and b) it wasn’t drapey enough. So I went up a couple needle sizes, downsized the numbers and it worked out great. For the sleeves, I knit in waste yarn and later picked it out and used the live stitches for the sleeves.

A bunch of people tried it on at knit night Wednesday – lots of love for the natural-colour noro! I love this sweater and have worn it a few times already. I wear it closed with a shawl pin most of the time. I was on my way out the door in these photos – I know it’s nice to see how knit projects do in their actual environment! I was wearing a plain long-sleeved tee from Reitmans, a cool grey skirt, and knee high boots with legwarmers tucked in. I’m not usually so style-y.

And yes, I’ll be writing up the pattern – sit tight! This one’s a pretty easy one to write up, but I do have to think a bit about sizing and, well, I don’t have a lot of time right now! Hence the rather long delays between postings (for me, anyway).

Stay warm.

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43 Comments to FO: noro shawl-with-sleeves

1 isel
October 28, 2007

Love it, and will patiently wait for the pattern. Beautiful, beautiful.

2 Emily
October 28, 2007

Love that! YOu are so smart.

3 Stephanie
October 28, 2007

This looks great! I’ve been wanting something like this for a while, but it’ll be great to have someone else work out the numbers…

4 Jocelyn
October 28, 2007

That looks great on you! I’m not so much of a Noro lover, so I’d love some ideas for substitutions. Of course, I have to wait for the pattern. Just thinking ahead . Maybe Malabrigo…

5 Beverly
October 28, 2007

Oh, that is so stylish and lovely! I’ll try to be patient and wait for your pattern!

6 Briana@HorseHoundKni
October 28, 2007

Really pretty!

7 kate
October 28, 2007

The sweater is beautiful! Just as I had imagined. (and so good to know I am not crazy in my knitting deisres).

Must be knitting kismet that you were knitting it as I was thinking of it while knitting in the same colorway….how great is Noro 209?

I, too, will look forward to the pattern.

8 Allegra
October 28, 2007

Ooh, ooh, ooh! Can’t wait for the pattern!It’s beautiful!

9 Gaile
October 29, 2007

LOVE this.

10 Nicola
October 29, 2007

That’s really beautiful! I wouldn’t necessarily have thought of knitting something along these lines until I saw your version but now I will also be waiting patiently for the pattern

11 Michelle
October 29, 2007

Beautiful Sweater! It looks just as stunning in person!

12 Melissa
October 29, 2007

I love it! Can’t wait for the pattern!

13 Steph
October 29, 2007

Wow! That’s really fantastic.

14 grumperina
October 29, 2007

Absolutely fabulous! Not only is it fabulous on its own accord (you’re right – the natural-color Noro is a winner!), it also looks fabulous with your outfit!

15 Carolyn
October 29, 2007

That looks great! Perfect for the weather now.

16 lisa
October 29, 2007

Beautiful! The colour is SO perfect for this type of sweater.

17 adrienne
October 29, 2007

BEAUTIFUL!! You did a fab job!

18 Jillian
October 29, 2007

Laura – this looks really great! I super like it!

19 Joan
October 29, 2007

I love it! What a versatile garment. I’m definately going to knit one once you come out with the pattern!

20 LJT
October 29, 2007

ooh I love it so much! I can’t wait for the pattern!

21 gleek
October 29, 2007

very cool idea! it really plays up the yarn’s natural beauty.

22 alison
October 29, 2007

I *love* this. Trying to sit tight for the pattern…

23 Devri
October 29, 2007

I love it! It’s just the fall-type jacket I was wishing I could find to knit. Anxiously awaiting the pattern!

24 Beverly
October 29, 2007

How fun! It looks great on you.

25 Punkin
October 29, 2007

Very nice! I like the design.

26 Dr. Steph
October 29, 2007

I want it.

27 Laura
October 29, 2007

Oh, it looks so wearable! I think I’d wear it every day. And those natural colors go with everything!

28 Brenda
October 29, 2007

Stunning.

29 Jenna
October 29, 2007

Wow, I was really excited to see the finished result for this, and it’s even better than I imagined! So simple but so lovely. I have some silk/mohair blend yarn that might be perfect as this…

30 mick
October 29, 2007

I’m delurking after reading your blog for a while, and I can’t tell you how gorgeous that is! I love the natural colors you chose, and I’m anxious for the pattern. I loves me some Noro, and that is such a flattering way to work with it. Lovely!

31 Suzanne V. (Yarnhog)
October 29, 2007

That’s really cool. I’m still staring at the pictures and trying to figure out the geometry. What a great original design.

32 Amanda
October 29, 2007

Wow – the sweater/wrap is SO FLATTERING! I had my doubts that the draping across the front would be figure-flattering, but it’s really really lovely and looks smashing on you! Beautiful work – I love it!

33 EmKat
October 30, 2007

I’ve been looking for weeks for this exact thing…yay! Looking forward to the pattern. Lovely.

34 Jen
October 30, 2007

I love this. It’s really pretty. I can’t wait for the pattern.

35 Lolly
October 30, 2007

It looks amazing – great look and great yarn choice!

36 eyeleen
October 30, 2007

That is gorgeous! Beautiful color.

37 Lynne
October 30, 2007

wow- that looks fantastic- and so simple! Looking forward to the pattern. Can you tell us a gaugish number so we can plan ahead for yarn?
Thanks!

38 Rose
October 31, 2007

I’m delurking to say I love your wrap…and really hope you are able to put out a pattern soon. You have a real talent, and I appreciate that you share it with us. Thank you.