Initially I wanted this top in lighter color like pink or yellow, but all the yarn I have in stash doesn’t work out the right gauge. I have tried 3 different yarn on it, finally I decided to use the fine merino dk from Colourmart. Since, this merino is thinner than Rowan Handknit DK, I have to goes up one size to get it right. If I have to do it again, I definitely will use the recommended yarn, this top will look much nicer with heavier weight.
The pattern is pretty straight forward except the part with decrease and increase on front neckline and side shaping together, I have to keep counting the row. At the end I make a very simple chart system which allow me to do it mindlessly.
Pattern : Dawn by Kim Hargreaves
Yarn :extra fine merino dk by Colourmart
Colour: Delta
Yardage : about 800 yards
Needle: 3.75mm and 4mm
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May 31, 2008 at 12:48 pm
crimsonpurl
I still like it with the lighter weight yarn. Delicate!
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Looks like you got it straight off the rack!!!
May 31, 2008 at 1:58 pm
regg
Beautifully done!
Although u have tried to work it out by trying so many type of yarns, the result is definitely worth the effort!
May 31, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Michelle
wow. another fantastic looking top!!!
May 31, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Susan
I agree with Crimsonpurl – the lighter weight yarn looks great! The color and the drape looks amazing.
June 1, 2008 at 7:48 am
Lin
It looks great!
June 1, 2008 at 10:57 pm
yvette
It’s very striking in this colour and the buttons are fantastic. You made the right choice!
June 4, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Tricia
This sweater is really lovely! You have a wonderful sense of style, and everything you make seems so well-suited to you – the shapes, colors, designs. Your photography is also wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
June 4, 2008 at 3:16 pm
silvana
Wow…..I like that. Great work !
June 4, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Seanna Lea
It looks great with the thinner yarn to me! Makes it feel more in keeping with the season.
June 5, 2008 at 6:00 am
Oksana
That looks awesome, great job! I agree, this sweater looks even better in a smaller gauge. The dark blue is a good color for it, as well.
June 10, 2008 at 1:54 am
knitrelief
that is an awesome sweater…love the color and especially the drape. You did a great job!
June 10, 2008 at 7:51 am
kae
oooh i love the colour .. and looks great on you!
June 18, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Emily/ Five Flowers
Incredible!!!! Every piece you make is incredible!!!
June 21, 2008 at 4:34 am
Elizabeth
that is gorgeous! i love that color and the sweater just looks awesome on you.
July 29, 2008 at 1:29 pm
“Time to finish it” « …
[...] garment in Ravelry with slight change here and there. The construction I did basically similar as Dawn, knit up from left and right panel, then join for the back panel and knit down, simple [...]
July 10, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Mel
Hi, I’ve unravelled twice now back to the ribbing as it keeps going wrong! Am knitting the L front and I think it’s the increase decrease you mention that you did a chart for. I’d be really grateful if you would send me the chart as I’ve never charted my own before and I’m not sure how to do it. Yours looks lovely in the blue by the way, if mine ever works I’m using handknit cotton in Pesto.