From the first moment I saw this sweater I knew it had to be mine.It's a wonder what they put in those photos over at Quince & Co. because they truly have me with every single one!
Pattern: Belfast Hoodie By Carrie Bostick Hoge
Yarn: Quince & Co. Lark, Chantrelle, 12 balls
Needles: US 9 & US 8 needles
Raveled
Not much I can say about this other than I Love It. Carrie truly has a great eye for design. I made no modifications to the pattern - not even when it came to picking up for the pockets. I like em' as I see 'em! Plus, as you would expect, the pattern was well written. Clear directions and a great sweater schematic!
As for the yarn, it's soft, squshy and blossmed just a bit after blocking. My rule of thumb with any sweater I make is that I like to be a wee bit tighter on my gauge - maybe about a 1/4 stitch. The stitches will grow.
All in all - LOVE.
I wonder what sweater will captivate me next!
What's tickling your fancy these days?
This is so lovely. But I am partial to anything with a hood! Perfect!
Posted by: Kara | May 04, 2011 at 03:19 PM
The pockets are awesome! I must say the design didn't seem all that special when I saw it on their site, but you've brought my attention to some very cool details in it.
Posted by: Ivana | May 04, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Fabulous sweater!! Like you, I am a total sucker for the Quince photography. I'm about to start swatching for the lace shrug in Sparrow which completely seduced me when it came out a few weeks ago.
Posted by: Sara | May 04, 2011 at 04:44 PM
Great sweater. It has been a while since I have knit a fun sock pattern. That is what I am looking forward to starting.
Posted by: Louise | May 04, 2011 at 05:26 PM
Oh my gosh that is a fantastic sweater! You're going to wear it all the time, right?! Because I would. ;)
Posted by: lauren | May 04, 2011 at 07:40 PM
Gorgeous!! It sent me to queue it on Ravelry and play through the rest of the Quince and Co. patterns. Thanks for the inspiration
Posted by: Becky | May 04, 2011 at 08:46 PM
Love this! It looks great on you. I can't believe how fast you knit this up!
Posted by: Michele | May 05, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Kirsten | May 05, 2011 at 09:28 PM
Mmmm, Mmmm, Good. Just a lovely, lovely piece :)
Posted by: Tara | May 06, 2011 at 03:07 PM
Love the sweater! That's definitely on my to-knit list to have ready for this fall. Did the Quince yarn grow as you expected?
Posted by: Rue | May 06, 2011 at 04:21 PM
So beautiful. Love the design.
Posted by: Andrea | May 06, 2011 at 06:48 PM
Wow! That is simply beautiful. It looks terrific on you! what a wonderful pattern - I love the garter stripes on the pocket too.
Posted by: Beverly | May 07, 2011 at 06:56 PM
Oh my!!! Beautiful work...love your choice of buttons, too!
Posted by: carrie | May 09, 2011 at 09:42 AM