August 23, 2009
A Little Fanfare, Maestro, Please?
Oh, Dear Readers, the things that have happened in my life since I cast on stitch one for this sweater... But here it is, a year and some months later, as perfect as I can make it, perhaps a little smaller than one would like, since other things expanded while the sweater stayed the same. But I officially declare it done and, more importantly, Good Enough.
Beautiful!!
Posted by: Bonney on August 23, 2009 04:39 PMMore than just good enough in my book! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Nannette on August 23, 2009 05:11 PMYay! It looks great from here!
Oh my, oh my, oh my! beautiful! hooray!
Posted by: Irina on August 23, 2009 05:43 PMLooks GREAT!
Posted by: rho on August 23, 2009 05:51 PMI dunno; it looks pretty DAMN GOOD to me.
Posted by: Aarlene on August 23, 2009 06:03 PMWOW! It's awesome enough, it is. As someone who hasn't even finished knitting her first sweater (we're working on three plus years now, maybe four...), finishing a whole sweater with all that stitch design... two thumbs up!
Posted by: Purlewe's Sue on August 23, 2009 06:24 PMWell done, Ryan. It's a great sweater, and has been at your side when needed. What more can we ask of our knitting?
Posted by: kate on vancouver island on August 23, 2009 06:45 PMBRAVO!!! And I'm not just talking about the sweater. You've done amazing things in the past year. Keep on keepin' on!
Posted by: Kristen on August 23, 2009 07:11 PMBeautiful sweater. :)
Posted by: Tammy on August 23, 2009 07:12 PMOh, that's wonderful! Hurrah!
Posted by: Jen Anderson on August 23, 2009 07:21 PMThat isn't good enough...that is beautiful! Nicely done!
Posted by: Laurie on August 23, 2009 08:00 PMWell done! Congrats :-)
Posted by: kmkat on August 23, 2009 08:12 PMHooray! Most excellent work.
Posted by: Mel on August 23, 2009 08:23 PMHooray! Looks lovely!!!
And the photos in your last post nearly made me cry with homesickness. Looked like my favorite campsite (The Dalles on the White River just outside Sunrise on Mt Rainier.... or very close to it or I'll eat my hat.)
Posted by: Janine on August 23, 2009 09:31 PMHooray! Modeled shots, please!
Posted by: Lynn in Tucson on August 23, 2009 09:42 PMLooks wonderful! Love the color. Yes, please model it:)
Posted by: Barb on August 24, 2009 12:18 AMYay! It looks great!
Posted by: Caroline on August 24, 2009 04:34 AMCongratulations Ryan-it's beautiful and way better than good enough! Kudos on your veggie garden, too!
Posted by: Andi on August 24, 2009 05:04 AMBee-u-ti-ful! I am impressed with your stitch wizardry and your dedication. Lovely tomatoes too, BTW.
Posted by: Barbara on August 24, 2009 08:00 AMLife stuff comes and goes but fantastic sweaters are forever.
Posted by: Carrie on August 24, 2009 10:20 AMIt is definitely more than good enough.
Posted by: Charlotte on August 24, 2009 10:57 AMYou did a great job through all of the trials that this sweater has been through in the past months. I wish my sweaters came out half so well.
Posted by: Seanna Lea on August 24, 2009 11:20 AMHuzzah! Very well done - we're proud of you! :)
Posted by: LisaRL on August 24, 2009 12:03 PMWoo Hoo!
Posted by: Cookie on August 24, 2009 12:20 PMOh, easily Good Enough. Fantastic!
Posted by: ccr in MA on August 24, 2009 01:04 PM(insert standing ovation here)
Posted by: Gwyndolyn O'Shaughnessy on August 24, 2009 01:54 PMYippee dippy doo! Good on ya Ryan! That sweater looks most bee-ewe-tea-full! Nothin' better than knittin' to help get one through life's rough patches!
Posted by: bertalou on August 24, 2009 03:02 PMIt is absolutely gorgeous! LOVE the color!
Posted by: Pat, formerly from Virginia on August 24, 2009 03:11 PMThe depth of color and stitch definition are even more beautiful in person. Awesome, and well done!
Posted by: Gail on August 24, 2009 11:52 PMIt is stunning! Congratulations on perservering.
(sigh...) Now I want one.
Posted by: daisy in the shenandoah valley on August 25, 2009 05:25 AMIt's better than Good Enough - it's gorgeous! Well done you!
Posted by: jules on August 25, 2009 07:30 AMWhat was it that EZ always said...oh yeah: "Knit on, with confidence and hope, through all crises." If ever those words meant more, you'll have to show me. The sweater is a masterpiece, not just good enough but brilliant. It makes my throat ache with pride at your accomplishment. Well done, I say, well done my friend.
Posted by: Rebecca on August 25, 2009 03:43 PMIt's beautiful!
Posted by: Emma on August 25, 2009 06:47 PMOh congrats! Congrats! Congrats!
Posted by: Rebecca on August 25, 2009 07:52 PMCongratulations!
Posted by: Jessica on August 25, 2009 08:09 PMLovely. I can haz ganzy?
Posted by: LauraSue on August 26, 2009 06:03 AMOh, you snuck that one up one me!!!! Congrats on finishing!!! My gansey is having a time-out.
Posted by: Karen on August 26, 2009 08:54 PMI've been on Facebook too much lately, I wanted to click "like".
Posted by: Rabbitch on August 27, 2009 05:17 AMWowwowwowwow! Really great sweater!! It looks awesome. I hope you wear it a bunch this winter!
Posted by: Diana on August 27, 2009 07:38 AMWow, gorgeous!
Posted by: Donna in VA on August 27, 2009 04:49 PMLook at that detail! No wonder it took forever to knit. But it's gorgeous, so worth the effort.
Posted by: Batty on August 27, 2009 05:23 PMCONGRATS!!!
And big hugs from Richmond (the one in Virginia)
Posted by: MaryB in Richmond on August 28, 2009 05:04 PMIt's beautiful.
Posted by: tayloe on August 30, 2009 04:56 AM