I heaved a sign of relieve when the 3/4 sleeve cable sweater actually fits! I did swatch and it worked this time.
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A recap on the vital statistics. Yarn: Jaeger Chamonix (colour 901 Lille) 7.5 balls. Pattern from Puppyarn Teami Volume 2. Needles: Clover size 15 (6.6mm) The sweater is completed in a reasonably quick time (compared to my other WIps) because I cabled without a cable needle. Thanks to Wendy's great tip. However, in some cases, I do find myself needing a cable needle, especially for finer gauge work or even for the Inishmore that I'm knitting with Jaeger Merino Aran. I just couldn't do it without a cable needle.
And this really is a warm sweater and I wouldn't get to wear it until it gets colder. It's warm and humid again these few days. The humidity went up to 90%.
Thanks for your kind regards for my fil. He's discharged yesterday and is temporarily staying in my sils' apartment so that he can rest properly and not disturbed by the two kids. I had meant to finish assembling the afghan this morning and work on the border but I couldn't get away from the computer. And I'm feeling guilty giving Chung Yi Teletubbies on the VCD instead of my motherly love. Got to check out all my favourite blogs and most essentially I couldn't tear myself away from the excellent debate at Kerstin's blog. Remember to check out all the comments too.
Siow Chin,
The sweater looks great on you. Congrats...
Posted by: Doreen | Friday, November 12, 2004 at 01:59 PM
Wow--it's beautiful!
Posted by: Toni | Friday, November 12, 2004 at 02:38 PM
It's gorgeous! The cables are perfection and the fit is fantastic on you. You did a wonderful, beautiful job. Love it! Good to hear about your FIL being discharged. Take care and warm regards to your family :-)
Posted by: lyn | Friday, November 12, 2004 at 02:59 PM
Oh, it looks so lovely on you! Beautiful work! I wish I could send some of our cold weather there, so you could wear your new sweater.
Greetings from Finland :-)
Posted by: Terhi | Friday, November 12, 2004 at 04:48 PM
The sweater looks gorgeous udn fits perfectly! Congratulations!
Posted by: Marta | Friday, November 12, 2004 at 08:24 PM
Great sweater! It looks wonderful on you also.
Posted by: Cindy | Friday, November 12, 2004 at 08:54 PM
It loos fantastic. Great cable wrok.
I'm glad to hear you FIL is out of the hospital. I hope he gets better really soon.
Posted by: Adele | Friday, November 12, 2004 at 09:22 PM
What a gorgeous sweater! I love all the cable-y goodness. And the fit - spot-on! Brava!
Posted by: Ann | Friday, November 12, 2004 at 11:17 PM
Wow! Its a gorgeous sweater and it flatters you beautifully . Beautiful work!
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, November 12, 2004 at 11:57 PM
Congratulations! It is perfect on you and it is such a beautiful design and beautiful work! Looks so pretty.
Posted by: Mary Beth | Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 12:55 AM
Oh! that sweater looks perfect! I've been interested in trying out the Jaeger Chamonix myself. How did you like it? It looks great! Yay for swatching!
Posted by: Felicia | Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 01:06 AM
Oh, now I have to ask... how did you block it?
Posted by: Felicia | Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 01:10 AM
Your sweater is beautiful. I really like the way it fits. Enjoy it and wear it for a long, long time!
Posted by: Margene | Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 01:33 AM
Oh, Siow Chin your sweater is absolutely amazing. What a wonderful job you did.
Posted by: Annie | Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 03:09 AM
What a pretty sweater! And it looks great on you!
Posted by: Louise | Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 04:45 AM
Okay, that is one of the most gorgeous sweaters I have seen. It fits you perfectly! You look hot (in a good way)! Now you need to go somewhere cold so you can wear it!
Posted by: mariko | Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 04:53 AM
Great job! And it fits you perfectly!!
Posted by: BeckyK | Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 06:26 AM
That is one beautiful sweater, and it's great on you! :)
I always love the length of the sleeve.
Posted by: Chie | Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 08:48 AM
oh,siow chin, it is bee-yoo-ti-ful! i'm glad to hear that your fil is recuperating. hope you get some rest this weekend.
Posted by: mrspilkington | Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 10:23 AM
absolutely beautiful! looks amazing. well done!
Posted by: froggy | Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 04:06 PM
Lovely, just lovely. You are a speedy knitter. Wow.
Nice to hear a positive comment about Kerstin's site from your side of the world. She has my head spinning.
Posted by: Laurie | Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 02:37 AM
Hi Siow Chin, your cable sweater looks great on you ! It is elegant and cosy. Well done !
Posted by: Eva Shiu | Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 10:47 PM
Feel free to comment whenever you like over at homegrowndaisy, Siow Chin. I certainly would enjoy hearing from international readers. :)
Your knitting is just so awesome. I'm smiling a big one today for you! Soooooo pretty.
Posted by: Kerstin | Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 12:19 AM
That sweater looks really really good on you. Great job!
Mona
Posted by: Mona | Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at 11:45 AM
Oh My!!!! I just love this sweater. You look fabulous in it. She fits so wonderful. I LOVE it!! Would you think about a trade for translating the pattern in English for me. I would love to make it. I have to say that it's the most beautiful sweater I have seen in a long time! :-)
Enjoy wearing it...when it gets colder of course.
Posted by: Eilene | Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 09:28 PM
Siow Chin, the sweater is lovely and so is your knitting!
Posted by: Nanette | Thursday, December 02, 2004 at 04:24 PM
I'm so impressed, Siow Chin! Beautiful work!!
Posted by: Jean | Friday, December 03, 2004 at 03:34 PM
Absolutely beautiful. Such a gorgeous sweater.
Posted by: eyeleen | Saturday, December 04, 2004 at 11:35 AM