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Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off

Apr 29th, 2007 by turtlegirl76

Calvin’s not the only master of the smackdown here.

Smell that? It’s the sweet smell of victory. Challenge me when there’s sock yarn at stake, eh? Well, of course I’m going to put all other projects aside and knit on the challenge full time. Before work, stop lights, car rides with co-workers, lunch breaks, evenings, etc. After all, I had Pam chasing me. Ok, so she did start a day after me and I did have the advantage of knitting a smaller size but still. I even waited for it to be washed and blocked before declaring my victory here on ye olde bloggy thing.

I can’t begin to tell you how much I love this sweater. It fits like a dream. I followed the directions for the 35 1/2″ size, and I am a 37″ bust. I’m really catching on to this negative ease thing. The detail “finished bust size” always mystified me but now I get it. So thank you, Wendy, for a perfect fit! And Thank You, Amy, for introducing me to it! Incidentally, my size called for 5 hanks of the Blue Sky cotton but I totally could have done it with just 4. I only broke into the 5th hank after I finished the first lengthened sleeve.

Pattern: Tomato

Source: No Sheep For You by Amy R. Singer

Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton

4 and some Hanks Color #621 (Expresso) and 1 hank #609 (Shrimp)

Needles: US 6 & 7

Started: Sunday April 22

Finished: Saturday April 28

Modifications: Added length to the sleeves, making them a total of 5 inches long from underarm. I knit them with the smaller needles, and followed the instructions for decreasing 8 stitches one round after I picked up the stitches from the waste yarn. I knit for 3.5 inches in stockinette and did 10 rounds of ribbing (to match the neckline ribbing).

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42 Comments to “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off”

on 29 Apr 2007 at 1:16 pm1Rosi G.

You look absolutely GAWJUS in that sweater. WOW, you’re just bangin’ out those summer tops huh? I love it!
on 29 Apr 2007 at 1:20 pm2otismurph

Wow, that looks great on you! I didn’t love the sweater in the book but now I’m getting ideas. I think you and I have a similar body type, so things that look good on you…hmmm…
on 29 Apr 2007 at 1:22 pm3peri

Whitwhoo - it sure makes you look ‘hot!’ ;=)

Well done - lovely knit.

Loving the smackdown photo! GinjaNinja -strikes again!

(J has lots of the GinjaNinja books- they are very funny and the main character seems much like Calvin).
on 29 Apr 2007 at 1:37 pm4maryannlucy

That looks fabulous…and fits you like a glove. And only a week! Very impressive.
on 29 Apr 2007 at 1:39 pm5Emilee

I love it! That looks great.
on 29 Apr 2007 at 2:00 pm6carrieknits

Love love love it! It fits you fabulously!! Gorgeous! I love the color combos you picked too. Great job!
on 29 Apr 2007 at 2:12 pm7cpurl17

Wow girl, you’re bringin’ sexy back!
on 29 Apr 2007 at 3:46 pm8Kelly

Hot damn, girlfriend. You make anything look good, but you did a fab job on that sweater. Enjoy the hell out of it.
on 29 Apr 2007 at 4:10 pm9Bobbi

I have this book and completely over looked this pattern until you knit it. It looks great on you! And I already thought you were the fasted knitter around!
I have to ask, what is “negative ease” ?
on 29 Apr 2007 at 4:23 pm10The Fluffy Ewe

/me claps hands excitedly. Great job! I like the longer sleeves, too.
on 29 Apr 2007 at 4:45 pm11Ali

Unbelievable! You look stunning in it. Why don’t you do a write up or tutorial for us “green” knitters re: negative ease and “finished bust size”?
on 29 Apr 2007 at 5:52 pm12Miss Scarlett

What a fabulous sweater! It fits perfectly. What a nice job you’ve done.

I LOVE the smackdown pic. That is truly priceless.
on 29 Apr 2007 at 7:50 pm13Carrie

WOW. Congrats on beating Pam to the finish line It looks awesome, I might have to make myself one now!
on 29 Apr 2007 at 9:15 pm14Zonda

Fabulous!! Looks great and fits you so well!! Yay!!!
on 29 Apr 2007 at 9:19 pm15Sara

it looks really nice. i like the colors you chose.
on 29 Apr 2007 at 10:44 pm16Baby did a bad bad thing « babbling brook

[...] That is eight hanks of Cascade Luna, gorgeous cotton yarn, all in one dye lot. And the price? $3 each. I’m thinking it’s going to be Tomato from No Sheep For You - it’s something I’ve been thinking about lately after seeing some pictures on other blogs I read - I though about Mission Falls 1824 Cotton for it…which brings me to my next little purchase. [...]
on 30 Apr 2007 at 2:02 am17weezalana

Holy smackdown woman, you cranked that out fast! And it’s gorgeous! Looks great on you too!

The cat swipe pic is too funny - next thing you know, they’ll be on Pay Per View in a cage fight.
on 30 Apr 2007 at 5:10 am18Betty

That sweater looks fabulous on you! Also, good job on beating Pam in a knit off.
on 30 Apr 2007 at 6:12 am19Amy Artisan

The sweater looks great - congrats on the “quick knit” of it!
on 30 Apr 2007 at 6:20 am20StaceyDIVA :o)

You are wearing it well girl!!

I like that you lengthen the sleeves, glad you changed your mind.

Again you look wonderful in your Tomato!!

So what do you get for the friendly rivalry? Pure satisfaction? :o)
on 30 Apr 2007 at 6:54 am21bezzie

Freaking awesome! You guys ARE going to wear them on the same day when you’re frolicking at the MD wool shindig right?
on 30 Apr 2007 at 7:16 am22Tvini

Holy moly! That looks fantastic! And you look like a million bucks in it! Great job!
on 30 Apr 2007 at 7:47 am23chemgrrl

Holy cow–another cute sweater that looks great on you. I love it! I might have to make one of those too…
on 30 Apr 2007 at 8:55 am24Stacey

Congrats on your win! I love that sweater - it looks gorgeous on you, the style, the colours. I hope mine will look as good - thanks for the tip by the way!
on 30 Apr 2007 at 9:09 am25cheesyknitwit

Very pretty Christi. It almost makes me want to buy the book just to knit Tomato.
on 30 Apr 2007 at 9:33 am26Emma

That looks so great. Congratulations!
on 30 Apr 2007 at 9:58 am27jenifleur

Beautiful! Your figure and that sweater are perfect for each other, well done!
on 30 Apr 2007 at 11:04 am28May

EEE, me likey! me likey!! Ees goot!! Ver’ nummy!
on 30 Apr 2007 at 11:46 am29Erin

I appologize for ever doubting your greatness. You look hot!
on 30 Apr 2007 at 11:53 am30lilknitter

Lookit your tiny little waist!! Damn, girl!
Seriously fantastic sweater. I’d be wearing it constantly, but then, I’m insane. It’s lovely; you really should be proud of it!
on 30 Apr 2007 at 11:57 am31jeanmarie

I’m very impressed..jr
on 30 Apr 2007 at 2:57 pm32Karen

Now I think I have to have one as well. My husband thanks you for enabling me.

It’s gorgeous, as are you.
on 30 Apr 2007 at 3:15 pm33Jody

Wow! I love it!
on 30 Apr 2007 at 3:33 pm34jupiterjessica

You are a competitive one! (I’m guilty of this as well.) Congrats on the shirt. It looks great. Probably one of my favorites that you have knit. I like the colors you chose as well.
on 30 Apr 2007 at 5:42 pm35Fiberfool

Holey Moley!! Awesome sweater on you sexy girl you. Congrats, you’re one fast knitter.
on 30 Apr 2007 at 8:03 pm36Messie

Beautiful. It looks amazing on you.
on 30 Apr 2007 at 10:38 pm37Jennie

Gorgeous sweater. The fit is perfect! Love it!
on 01 May 2007 at 8:44 am38cheesyknitwit

Well, you went and did it to me. Yours looks so awesome, I went online and ordered the book from KP, and since I was there, bought the yarn for it! Thanks a lot! You enabler you!

Mine will be done in black/white.

Take care!
on 02 May 2007 at 7:21 am39Sourire11

Beautiful! Great fit! I’m still trying to figure out the whole negative ease thing, too… someday I’ll get it!
on 04 May 2007 at 9:41 am40Robin

Tomato looks GREAT! I just got that book and that top is definitely on my list. Thanks for the tip on the sizing - I couldn’t agree more on the negative ease. Have a great weekend!
on 10 May 2007 at 10:46 am41Rain

Oh I like! That’s such a good fit on you and it looks great.

Looks like Calvin is getting a taste of his own medicine.
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