Monday, November 25, 2013

Finished Knit - Parcel Jumper


Look you guys! I have something finished to share! I bet you thought I hadn't done anything in aaaaages! Well a few interstate flights and some lazy evenings on the couch mean that I've FINALLY finished knitting my Parcel jumper.


I started this one in February (as mentioned in this earlier post about the jumper back in June), but it got put on hold while I was away on holiday in July as I worked on my green Miette then instead, and when I got back I decided to finish that off first.


As I mentioned in the June post about this jumper, the yarn is Merino Gold, which is truly gorgeous both to work with and to wear, so delightfully soft! I'm also massively in love with the teal colour that I chose to use.

The pattern is "Parcel" by Carol Feller, and I picked it because I fell completely in love with the asymmetrical cables. Also my geeky side loves that the cables look like DNA, teeheehee.


Another interesting feature of this pattern is the ribbing; rather than a straight ribbing it's a 'mistake' rib, which took me a little while to get the hang of, but once I 'got' it I discovered that I really liked the look of it.


I made some minor alterations to the pattern to give it more of a nipped in waist, and make sure I had the right size in the bust and hips. These changes were done in the increases/decreases up the sides.


I also spent quite a while working out the length and where to put the decreases/increases to make the jumper just the right length. I didn't want it to be a cropped jumper but also didn't want it to be so long it looked weird worn with things with a waist seam. I compared the lengths of a few of the jumpers I already own to work out what my optimal length would be, and I think I've managed to get it pretty much spot on.


The pattern was fantastic though, the cable chart easy to follow, and the finished jumper is amazing. Sadly I think this pattern is a little too distinctive to make again. But I fully intend on wearing this version to death!

17 comments:

  1. it's gorgeous. i love the asymmetric cables and that colour is just perfect!

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  2. Heehee those cables are so cool!! They make this such a modern interesting design. Better than you'd find in a shop

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  3. It looks really, really lovely! You've got all of the details right - the length, shaping, cables and the colour is stunning on you.

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  4. This is so amazing! I can't believe how it fits you! It's enough to make me want to go to Spotlight and buy some needles so I can learn this black art

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  5. Really lovely Rachel! The cables def make the whole jumper pop... I'm inspired!

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  6. Pattern to distinctive? Pffft. Make one in every colour! After all, you have done all the hard work getting the fit spot on. It is lovely.

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  7. You are too talented lady!! Sewing and knitting!! Wow!!
    Great jumper, such a perf fit.

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  8. Ahh, that is awesome! I LOVE the cabling down the side, how cool!

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  9. So pretty, Rachel! This is one of the Carol Feller patterns I've had my eye on - it's fun to see it made up by someone I follow!

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  10. Looks great! Is that Merino Gold by Grignasco, or another brand? I love the colour :-)

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  11. So pretty! The cabling is a lovely detail. Make another, always good to have a spare :)

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  12. This sweater looks beautiful on you. I love the color and the shape.

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  13. Rach its stunning!! The colour makes me swoon and such a gorgeous fit on you. I think you need to knit me a jumper... and in return I'll make you a french jacket? hehe

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  14. Take poppykettle up on that trade!
    You keep making knitting look really appealing. Will you be casting the needles aside over summer?

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  15. You are just too clever! This is absolutely stunning. I love the colour you chose. I've never had much luck knitting jumpers that I actually end up wearing. I love admiring other people's though. I'm determined to one day knit a jumper I'll wear. Fingers crossed!

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  16. Hehe I also saw this and thought DNA! Lovely jumper, this is a gorgeous shade of blue.

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  17. This is totally gorgeous!! I'm about half way through my Miette now and it's coming along nicely. I kind of can't wait to finish so I can start my next knitting project :) Can't wait to see what you knit up next!

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