Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Knit For Victory

Despite the fact that I wasn't able to get started on my Knit for Victory project until Thanksgiving, I got my first project finished!


It's Warm Jumper from A Stitch In Time Vol. 2. I was initially put off by this pattern because it looked boring but it knit up really quickly and is going to be a great basic!


I knit up the smallest size which the pattern notes is very short waisted. It worked out great for me since I am a bit short waisted and plan on wearing this only with vintage styles. The sleeves also came out a bit long so I think I'll knit them 1/2" to 1" shorter next go around.


I paired them with my brand new Freddies of Pinewood Norma Jeans which I snagged on sale over Christmas. They are super high waisted and I love them. They are a smidge big at the waist and I may need to take them in a bit but I'm going to see how a belt does first.


I opted for a bold red shirt for under the sweater to break up a bit of the blue of the rest of the outfit.


Overall it was a great comfy outfit for a chilly damp day.


I am really happy with this project and can't wait to finish my next Knit for Victory project!

10 comments:

  1. Looks great on you, congrats on finishing!

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  2. Yay! Your sweater turned out great! I really need to get these books, so many nice patterns! This looks to be a good staple item, and you can't have too many of those :)
    I finished my KFV cardigan before Xmas, just need to get photos taken now:)
    Loving the color you have chosen for the hood!

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  3. Super cute. I know basics can be boring at times, but they are so very useful.

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  4. Cute! I can't wait to finish my first sweater! I am taking a class on crafts, and so far it's turning out great!

    Brigid
    the Middle Sister and Singer

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  5. Wonderful Jumper! I've been lurking at it for a while - I'm hoping ot'll be my next project.

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  6. Such a lovely jumper! And youve styled it so well

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  7. Really charming, classic sweater. I've been living in my Freddies and knits this winter, too, especially since we now have a dog and that means needing to face the elements in clothes that will stand up to the critters at the dog park (which Freddies do awesomely the whole year round).

    ♥ Jessica

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  8. Beautiful! I so need to learn to knit! I love the red blouse and green belt you paired with it, too. Thanks for the winter inspiration. I don't have a pair of Freddies yet, but I definitely want some. Maybe I can sew up a pair of jeans if I don't get any this year.

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  9. Wow, you finished that really quickly. Blue looks great on you.

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