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A Finished Object — If Wishes Were Horses…

…beggars would ride.

Top Down Raglan in Malabrigo

The Finished Object is the Top Down Raglan Sweater in Malabrigo Marron Oscura. The wish is that we have a serious cold snap — at least one day when the temperature doesn’t go over 32 degrees Fahrenheit. I want to wear this lovely F.O. to the office to show it off, but, lordy, that sweater is warm!  I have reason to hope; I live in Michigan.  We had snow in April last year.

Sorry for the awkward posing, but I was wearing a bulky t-shirt underneath and I was (subconsciously) hiding my Old Lady Poochy Belly. I intend to wear this without an underlayer,1 so perhaps I’ll get better pictures up later — or not. I’m terribly self-conscious about having my picture taken. Suffice it to say that this will serve as proof I’ve finished my fourth sweater as a Real Knitter and that it fits… and that I can wear it in public.

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  1. The Malabrigo is that soft. [↩]

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6 Responses to “A Finished Object — If Wishes Were Horses…”

  1. Ryn Says:
    March 17th, 2008 at 7:10 pm

    Woo! Your sweater looks fabulous! So warm and cozy. It would be too hot for our crazy Californian winters! >.

  2. Spike Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 3:58 am

    Very impressive. You have the mad skilz. :)

  3. Tarre Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 8:54 am

    Lovely! One of these days I’ll try a sweater.

  4. Danielle M Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 11:26 am

    Lovely! The color shading makes me want to find some Malabrigo to knit myself a cardigan.

  5. He-who-wont-have-to-mow-as-much Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 12:14 pm

    See all those dead leaves in the yard? That’s what happens when it snows before all the leaves actually fall off the tree. Underneath those leaves is dead grass. Not just brown grass that will grow back, but DEAD, gone, roots rotted out and not coming back. It’s still early to tell, but I don’t think the cat salad bar is going to be so hot this year.

  6. Octopus Knits Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    Beautiful! If you’ve got an Old Lady Poochy Belly, you’re hiding it well : )
    I’m wishing for a cold snap for you!