Five nights in a row I have worked my fingers 'til they're raw to finish this:
FINALLY, IT'S DONE! The pattern was chosen by a lady whose brother bid the highest for me to knit any sweater she wanted, and the money goes to charity.
Basically, one of my clients roped me into helping out to raise money for a local charity, but rather than give out of our own pocket, they hosted an auction. People donated weekends away at their cabins, golf lessons and two of the sales guys offered to dress up in drag for one day in the office (we're still to experience that "treat").
I racked my brain for days over what I should donate and then it came to me - I would knit a sweater - any sweater - to the highest bidder. Between you and me (and the Internet), I'm glad the sweater is completed...
Comments (14)
Wow! I hope it's for a good cause - that's a lot of work! Looks good though, she should be very pleased.
Posted by becky c. | June 2, 2007 3:34 AM
Posted on June 2, 2007 03:34
That's unbelievable that you finished that sweater so quickly. I hate knitting under pressure. I'm sure the recipient will be delighted with her pretty new sweater.
Posted by kim | June 2, 2007 3:36 AM
Posted on June 2, 2007 03:36
Very beautiful sweater - great job! What pattern is this? Interesting concept - I bet you are glad she didn't pick a fair isle!
Posted by Jeanne | June 2, 2007 5:10 AM
Posted on June 2, 2007 05:10
It's very pretty! She's going to love it!
Posted by Karen | June 2, 2007 7:24 AM
Posted on June 2, 2007 07:24
The sweater is beautiful! :)
Posted by Jen | June 2, 2007 8:16 AM
Posted on June 2, 2007 08:16
I love the lace on the sleeves. What pattern is it? What yarn?
Lovely.
Posted by twig | June 2, 2007 10:21 AM
Posted on June 2, 2007 10:21
5 days??? goodness! it looks absolutely amazing. I love the sleeves. :)
Posted by rhoda | June 2, 2007 1:10 PM
Posted on June 2, 2007 13:10
You knitted it in FIVE DAYS??!?? Don't you ever sleep? Seriously, what a wonderful and generous donation. It is beautiful.
Posted by Kathleen | June 2, 2007 5:43 PM
Posted on June 2, 2007 17:43
This looks fantastic, especially the lace parts! Congratulations!
Posted by Dipsy D. | June 2, 2007 11:55 PM
Posted on June 2, 2007 23:55
It's beautiful! Too bad you have to now give it away!
Posted by tiennie | June 3, 2007 5:44 PM
Posted on June 3, 2007 17:44
That is an amazing donation for a charity...to knit an entire sweater for someone else! It looks like the stockinette would make it go fast at least. Now I hope your next project is for you!!
Posted by Debby | June 5, 2007 3:24 PM
Posted on June 5, 2007 15:24
Wow, you are a better person than I am, I would have done a scarf, maybe :) The sweater is beautiful!
Posted by Bea | June 7, 2007 11:47 AM
Posted on June 7, 2007 11:47
it's for a good cause and well done to you for doing it. It looks lovely! I'd offer up my time for something like this, only with my luck it'll end up being something really complicated and in intarsia!
Posted by polly | June 16, 2007 11:08 AM
Posted on June 16, 2007 11:08
It's a lovely sweater! Not a bad idea- knitting a sweater for a charity.
Posted by Tiphanie | June 17, 2007 5:31 PM
Posted on June 17, 2007 17:31