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November 17, 2006
Hood rat
Central Park Hoodie in all its glory.
This was a really great project to knit, very easy cable work, and it comes together fairly quickly (that is, if you don’t get obssessed with socks in the middle of it).
I’m really happy with the cascade 220, my first time knitting with this yarn. It softened up enough after a good soaking, and has nice stitch definition. A good old stand-by wool, for sure. The only downside to this pattern is that it seems to run snug. Had I known this initially, I’d have gone up a size, but blocking gave just the stretch I needed to get it to close pretty comfortably.
I didn’t even have to add my usual extra length to the sleeves or anything. And it’s nice and warm! Anyone looking for a simple, wearable cardi this winter should check this one out. It’s a keeper!
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At 12:59 pm on November 17, 2006, Nubiancraftster commented:
Geez! That is gorgeous. I had been debating on making this sweater since I didn’t like anything else in the magazine but I think I am sold. Great Job. Love the pictures too
At 1:35 pm on November 17, 2006, Dave commented:
Wow! Beautiful sweater, beautifullyl displayed — well done. Wow!!
At 1:47 pm on November 17, 2006, KnitPastis commented:
What a beautiful job you have done knitting the Central Park Hoodie, Bravo! You are so good at knitting sweaters. Look how perfectly these button look on it too! When you get tired of wearing it just send it my way:) I love it!
At 1:58 pm on November 17, 2006, j a r e d commented:
beautiful! its great in its simplicity. The fit seems perfect, and nice photos. Thanks!
At 2:05 pm on November 17, 2006, Allegra commented:
Your CP Hoodie looks great! I would keep that baby on all the time!
At 2:15 pm on November 17, 2006, jess commented:
It looks great! I swear, everyone is making this sweater and it just looks better and better!
Your finishing looks great, too.
What color of Cascade 220 is that? Oh, I just went back in the archives — it IS the same color I have in stash (and I got mine at KH too). I’m happy to see that the color is so perfect (sometimes things look different all knit up, you know?)!
At 2:27 pm on November 17, 2006, Kara commented:
Your CPH looks fab. Your button additions looks sooo good. This is a sweater that you can get a lot of mileage out of. It is perfect for so many autumnal occasions. I mean, I am wearing mine right now! I can’t get enough of this sweater.
At 2:43 pm on November 17, 2006, heather commented:
Lovely. I really like the buttons. YOu did a great job!
At 4:04 pm on November 17, 2006, tiennie commented:
It’s so beautiful on you! I don’t think that it looks snug. Great job.
At 6:00 pm on November 17, 2006, knittingphilistine commented:
Beautiful work! I’ve got a CP Hoodie around here somewhere to finish… yours turned out amazingly. Goes super-great with the polka-dot shirt, too! Makes me want to go out and buy some Cascade 220!
At 7:08 pm on November 17, 2006, amanda commented:
Lovely! I think the fit is really flattering on you and you chose the perfect color! Every girl needs a cardi in that shade!
At 8:16 pm on November 17, 2006, krista commented:
Oh wow, this is gorgeous.
At 9:09 pm on November 17, 2006, nikki commented:
Lovely sweater.
At 10:04 pm on November 17, 2006, Zonda commented:
Awesome job! Looks great! I just finally got the pattern yesterday! I’ll be emailing you with a few questions!
At 12:02 am on November 18, 2006, vanessa commented:
oh wow! your cabled hoodie turned out great. i love that brown color you picked. can you tell me what color code is that?
At 12:44 am on November 18, 2006, hpny knits commented:
this is sooooo cool! I love it. the color is just right too. and great pix!
At 5:57 am on November 18, 2006, Lois commented:
Lovely! The fit is perfect.
I’ve finished mine CPH but its hoodless.
At 9:24 am on November 18, 2006, gray la gran commented:
that makes me want to knit another one! mine is definitely on the roomy side because of the 4″ between the sizes, but i think i like the more fitted look, especially if it’s a next-to-skin soft enough wool. i think i also prefer the button band vs. no closure or single button closure, so i will be shopping for buttons and rip & reknit my bands.
it’s sooooo pretty!
knitter girl runs off to her stash to see if she has anything to knit another hoodie with ….
At 11:05 am on November 18, 2006, Robyn commented:
It looks beautiful!
At 3:31 pm on November 18, 2006, Schrodinger commented:
It looks gorgeous, fantastic pictures of it. It looks like a good fit to me too, isn’t blocking great?
At 12:10 am on November 19, 2006, otismurph commented:
Ooooh, the hoodie is gorgeous and the pictures are stunning!
At 2:49 pm on November 19, 2006, brenda in toronto commented:
wow
At 3:52 pm on November 19, 2006, the kitchener bitch commented:
Wow. Your pics just convinced me to make this sweater. It looks great! Better than the model in Knitscene.
At 2:25 am on November 20, 2006, lyn commented:
Your hoodie looks fantastic and I love the neutral, earthy colour too!!!
At 8:47 am on November 20, 2006, Kelly commented:
Hello! I’m new to your blog. Gray La Gran told me to come over here to see your new CPH. It is beautiful. I’m knitting one too. If you would like to see it, come check out my blog.
At 11:12 am on November 20, 2006, nat commented:
It looks great on you - very flattering. I love the color you chose, too.
At 12:18 pm on November 20, 2006, aija commented:
That looks great! I like the fit on you as well.
At 1:23 pm on November 20, 2006, Kim commented:
I love it! The fit is very flattering :o)
At 8:39 pm on November 20, 2006, Arelli commented:
Wow! It looks great! I’m feeling inspired to knit one for myself, yours looks so nice and well fitting.
At 10:37 am on November 22, 2006, Debby commented:
Beautiful job!! I hope mine comes out as nice as yours.
At 4:41 am on November 25, 2006, NORA commented:
Beautiful knitting and photography!
At 6:35 pm on November 26, 2006, Sue commented:
Your CPH looks fantastic, and I love the color and the buttons match so well. I love reading your blog, will have to add it to my favourites list too.
At 10:33 pm on November 28, 2006, Heather commented:
OK, LOVE the Central Park Hoodie!! I esp. like the button action. I was just getting ready to cast that sucker on, now I officially can’t wait! I also like Cascade 220, an awesomely stalwart classic standby.
At 2:09 pm on November 29, 2006, Erin commented:
That hoodie is THE perfect thing I’ve been looking for. All of the cardigan-type things I’ve found in stores just don’t appeal to me as much. I’ve got a question for you: is this something a relatively beginner knitter could do? I learned how to knit about a year ago and I really only finished my first project this past weekend (the Fetching gloves, actually, that you’ve done too), but I’ve had endless practice knitting and purling (I’ve started a simple stockinette scarf God knows how many times). So is this something you think I could do? The next projects I’m tackling are the Thuja socks and Cigar gloves from Knitty. But if you think I could do this, I might just have to order the magazine with the pattern and make it for myself. ^_^
At 9:53 pm on December 2, 2006, Tandi commented:
Gorgeous hoodie! You did such a great job. The fit looks perfect on you!
At 8:16 pm on January 7, 2007, margaux commented:
wow! i’m making one too and can only hope it comes out as gorgeous as yours! well done!
At 7:16 pm on January 8, 2007, Allegra commented:
How much Cascade 220 did your CP Hoodie take? I am thinking of doing one in one of their heathered green colors.