Project: Kilrean
Pattern: Kilrean from Donegal Tweed by Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed Chunky
Yardage: 1320 yards
Started: October 2006
Finished: January 30, 2007
Yarn Source: Gift from Debbie Bliss
Needles: 6.5 mm (US 10.5) and 6 mm (US 10)
Gauge: 3 stitches to the inch
Modifications: None, although in retrospect I should have shortened the sleeves.
This sweater already has quite a history. The yarn was a very generous gift from Debbie Bliss. I was in London to help out at Debbie's booth at Ally Pally in early October last year. While there, I received the news that my mother had been hospitalized again and I flew home frantically. My dear boyfriend, who had also been helping out at Ally Pally, flew back to the states about a day behind me, carrying the yarn. I started the sweater the week after my mother died, but set it aside when I realized that anything with shaping or directions was going to be too much for me. I picked it up again over Christmas and other than leaving the last ball of yarn in the states and waiting for the mail to catch up with me, it has been smooth sailing ever since.
Let it be known, that I love this sweater. I was a bit worried that it would be shapeless on me, but the subtle waist shaping solved that problem. It is the perfect sweater for the slightly chilly, but not really cold days and it will continue to get lots of wear through the spring.
I also love the yarn! Normally I avoid the chunkier yarns, but the Donegal Tweed is soft and lovely with great yardage. It spit splices like a dream, eliminating annoying ends. I heartedly recommend it to everyone.
In the next post, I'll need help choosing buttons! Demi is almost done!
I have a SERIOUS crush on that sweater. Wow. It's amazing!
Posted by: maeve | February 07, 2007 at 10:02 AM
You are so gorgeous that the sweater only adds to your fabulousness! Looks great!
Posted by: Elspeth | February 07, 2007 at 10:31 AM
Oh so pretty! It looks amazing and warm.
Posted by: Ann | February 07, 2007 at 10:37 AM
Katie Green! Kilrean is beautiful on you. And just looks so soft and cozy.
Posted by: Rossana | February 07, 2007 at 11:01 AM
Awesome color! I love the design and drape.
Posted by: Carolina | February 07, 2007 at 03:26 PM
You are just too, too amazing. The sweater is lovely, and lovely on you.
Posted by: LauraRN | February 07, 2007 at 10:35 PM
did you add the waist shaping? I haven't even started mine, so I haven't even bothered to read pattern since Ally Pally!
Posted by: kristine | February 08, 2007 at 07:58 AM
What a beautiful sweater! You wear it well.
Does the yarn come in orange?
Posted by: Phyl | February 08, 2007 at 06:34 PM
Fabulous sweater on fabulous you!! You did a fantastic job - I am jealous.
Posted by: Courtney | February 08, 2007 at 08:05 PM
Gorgeous, dahling, simply gorgeous....
Posted by: Aimee | February 08, 2007 at 09:07 PM