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Mama’s got a brand new sleeve!

Hi Spud & Chloë Friends,

Mama’s got a brand new sleeve! Here is the full report. I am on the fifth skein of Spud & Chloë Sweater with quite a bit left on that skein. I have a start on the second sleeve. I knit the sleeve to 16 inches from the picked up stitches on the underarm before starting the garter stitch edging. I knit the sleeves on double-pointed needles, US size 7. I am knitting the entire sweater at 5 stitches per inch.

I did some decreases on the sleeves every couple of inches or so up to about 10 inches. Then I knit straight. I will get it all written out as a recipe and then we will be ready to fly! I am having this idea about the second version I will make as we do the knitalong together. I’m really thinking about doing some stripes. If you are doing your first sweater though you will want to stick to a solid. If I knit a second one I’ll have to change it up somehow, right?

It fits and feels like heaven. Now, to get back to that second sleeve….

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22 Responses to “Mama’s got a brand new sleeve!”

  1. August 5, 2010 at 11:19 am Wendy H says:

    yea, stripes for the knitalong – you read my mind!

  2. August 5, 2010 at 11:21 am Katie says:

    LOVE it. Mmmmmmm…….grape jelly……..{droooooool}

  3. August 5, 2010 at 11:54 am Sauceyjill says:

    In the immortal words of SpongeBob Square Pants, “I’m ready!”

  4. August 5, 2010 at 12:22 pm Debbie says:

    It looks wonderful!

  5. August 5, 2010 at 12:41 pm Natalie says:

    Looks great!! What a beautiful color!

  6. August 5, 2010 at 1:13 pm Terrie says:

    It looks great! I love the idea of stripes for your next sweater :)

  7. August 5, 2010 at 1:49 pm Sara in WI says:

    Stripes sounds sweet! I love the raglan line, too.

  8. August 5, 2010 at 2:18 pm Margo says:

    I am loving this colorway! This may be my next yarn splurge! Love the sweater design, too. Simple yet stylish!

  9. August 5, 2010 at 2:46 pm Christina Bieloh says:

    This is beautiful. I’d love to knit it.

  10. August 5, 2010 at 4:44 pm cindy says:

    Beautiful! So is that a 3/4 length sleeve? I couldn’t quite tell from the pic.

    • August 5, 2010 at 6:50 pm sanderson says:

      No, it’s full length but you could make it 3/4 length sleeves.

  11. August 5, 2010 at 5:50 pm Sue Kaliszewski says:

    I can’t wait to knit this, too!!

  12. August 6, 2010 at 3:57 pm teri says:

    Hi there – what is the name of your top down pattern? can I get this pattern?

    thx teri

    • August 7, 2010 at 5:27 pm sanderson says:

      I’m making it up as I go so the pattern isn’t available yet. I will post the pattern/recipe when the knitalong starts, which will be soon.

  13. August 6, 2010 at 6:49 pm michelle says:

    I already have my yarn and I am ready as well!

  14. August 6, 2010 at 7:58 pm Stephanie says:

    What a great looking, simple sweater! Just what I’m looking for to do for fall. I’m new (2nd blog), so please fill me in on pattern, yarn, etc. for this project.

    • August 7, 2010 at 5:28 pm sanderson says:

      It’s all coming soon!!! Keep your eyes out or subscribe to automatically be updated!

  15. August 6, 2010 at 9:07 pm Jennie says:

    I can’t wait!

  16. August 9, 2010 at 9:04 am Debbie Terrill says:

    Can’t wait for the knitalong! Hmmm, which color should I use?? I am thinking red…

  17. August 11, 2010 at 5:11 am Jean R says:

    I would love to join. How many skeins will we need?

    • August 11, 2010 at 6:45 am sanderson says:

      I’m thinking I will use 6 skeins for a 36 inch bust or medium size. I will be more specific when we get going:) I am glad you are joining in.

  18. August 13, 2010 at 8:31 pm Linda Roller says:

    I love the grape monotone for the sweater…I think solid rocks…I may knit the solid love this pattern too.I would love to make it for my granddaughters but they are 1 & 3.