It's been a very long time since I've knitted a pullover for myself. According to my Ravelry notebook it was 2008 and the sweater was called "Cableicious". Since then I've opted to make cardigans, vests and a whole lot of accessories.
I'm not quite sure what it was that made me want to cast on Camilla. I think the fact that I had yarn in my stash just collecting dust was probably what did it. The yarn was purchased for a Phildar Sweater (which I still love and hope to make someday). Many of the balls hadn't been used. However, I stated in my last post, I impatentienly used the already knitted yarn and thankfully it did block out! So knitters out there - should ye be as impatient as me, all will be alright! However, I pre-blocked the rest of the yarn before using. While I know now that it worked out, I don't think I would put myself through that type of stress again!
Pattern: Camilla Pullover by Carrie Bostick Hoge
Yarn: Karbella Aurora 8, 8 balls used
Needles: US 10 circulars
Size Made: 37
Modifcations: In using the yarn that I did I had to go down a needle size. I was also getting about 8 sts to the inch before blocking and therefore decided to go up a pattern size to compensate for that change. (I typically make things that are 32-34) It did block out a bit after washing. When I first took it out of it's Soak bath I became a little scared because it was stretching way beyond it's dimensions. But a little smoosh here and a little tuck there and it's just about perfect. Garter stitch really grows so I wasn't shy about a few rows shorter than necessary.
I love the front panel motif. It was easy to memorize and thus provided me the opportunity to knit it anywhere without having to check the pattern every few rows. It was knit in a rediculous amount of time. In an effort of full disclosure, I began this on Sunday and am wearing it out to Patricia's today. Granted, I know I am nuts when it comes to knitting and therefore need to pay some bills and kiss my husband.
Hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving! I am so thankful for you coming here and reading about my little knitty life. Holiday knitting, here we come!!
Hi! My name is Margaux and I love to knit.(a lot.) I currently am in the gorgeous city of San Francisco. This blog follows my knitting adventures with a little of my crazy life in between.
Il est magnifique! And I love the color you chose for your Camilla. It was really worth the (little) time you spent on it!
Posted by: Kty | November 26, 2010 at 02:29 PM
this is gorgeous! it's definitely going on my queue and i have yarn in my stash that i'd love to use for it. looks great on you, fab color!A
Posted by: Allegra | November 26, 2010 at 03:21 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Denise | November 26, 2010 at 03:45 PM
It looks wonderful on you. I am glad the kinks washed out too. I just purchased the pattern and will definately have to try it out very soon!
Posted by: sue | November 26, 2010 at 04:10 PM
It looks amazing on you! Great work. :)
Posted by: lauren | November 26, 2010 at 05:48 PM
I wasn't really enamored with that pattern when I first saw it, but yours is just gorgeous. I have totally changed my mind and must now have one! It looks great on you, and what a beautiful color.
Posted by: Niki | November 26, 2010 at 07:19 PM
I've had those sorts of yarn kinks not block out of garter stitch so I'm very glad that worked out for you. It's a beautiful sweater.
Posted by: GinkgoKnits | November 27, 2010 at 12:39 AM
Wow! That was so fast! It looks gorgeous. So glad those kinks blocked out for you.
Posted by: Michele | November 27, 2010 at 05:42 AM
GORGEOUS. You are so talented. xoxo
Posted by: Lisa Mokaba | November 27, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Wow it looks fantastic on you. What a fun looking pattern!
Posted by: Chelsea | November 27, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Looks fabulous! Love the color!
Posted by: grumperina | November 29, 2010 at 08:45 AM
It is beautiful! I love the center motif too.
Posted by: Erin | November 29, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Gorgeous. I love the color and design.
Posted by: Andrea | November 30, 2010 at 07:16 AM
That is super, super cute on you! Wonderful color!
Posted by: Vicki | November 30, 2010 at 08:11 AM
Girl please you are a STONE COLD FOX in this pullover. Please don't wait til 2012 for your next one:)
Posted by: Heather | December 05, 2010 at 07:33 AM
Your camilla looks beautiful! I have this pattern and am hoping to cast on after Christmas.( I just found your blog and patterns through "Fallen Stitches". :))
Posted by: Regina | December 06, 2010 at 05:47 PM
So lovely, M! And it looks great on you!
Posted by: Nonnahs | December 11, 2010 at 11:19 AM
wow so lovely
Posted by: GHD Australia | July 15, 2011 at 06:20 PM