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Alex's Shawl Collared Sweater

8/17/2016

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That's right! I'm starting a new sweater! 

I decided Alex needed a new, wool sweater for Fall. I was inspired by all the cozy sweaters that Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) wears on the TV show Grimm. They're the comfiest looking Grandpa sweaters and I couldn't see Alex going another Fall without one. 

I chose the pattern Brownstone by Jonas Flood on Ravelry.  (Photo by Brooklyn Tweed.)
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It's simple enough that it should whip up quickly, it does have short row shaping which makes me a little nervous, but I'm confident that I can conquer it!

The yarn I'm using is KnitPicks Wool of the Andes in Indigo Heather. It's a relatively soft 100% Peruvian Highland Wool. It's ridiculously inexpensive (in fact, it's on sale for $1.99 right now!) and I loaded up at their last sale. (I bought enough to make 4 sweaters!) It's a super sturdy yarn too so I'm sure this sweater will keep Alex dry and toasty on his bus commute to school/work this Fall. 

I started sleeve number one on Monday and I've been cruising along. 
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I'm really enjoying this project. It's a fun, springy yarn to work with and the color is bright and pretty. (Don't worry, he picked out the color of the sweater himself, it has a 100% chance of actual wear.)
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I should have this sleeve done by the end of the week and sleeve #2 started in no time! 

Wish me luck on those short rows! 

Thanks for reading! 

​-Ashley
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