FO: Oblique Sweater

I know a pattern is really good and I really like it when I am halfway through knitting it and already plotting out the next version. That’s how I feel about the Oblique sweater by Emily Greene.

Oblique

I immediately saw this sweater on the Amirisu Instagram page and thought, well this looks like a Dana sweater. I kept going back to the image and decided I needed to just buy the issue so I could see what it was all about. The construction is clever but not too complicated. It kept me engaged and I’ve been on a serious stripes kick lately.

Oblique

I decided to buy the La Bien Aimee Merino dk in buzz (the bright neon yellow) and lichen (a grey/green neutral). I have to tell you that this is the softest sweater and all I want to do is cuddle it! I love the soft grey with the bright neon pop and then the changing of the stripes for the sleeves.

Oblique

I’ve also been on an oversized sweater kick lately too. Lately I don’t want short, fitted or cropped. So I knit the size 4 which has a good 12 inches of positive ease. I wanted something that was oversized that I can throw on over leggings or jeans and just feel cozy. This is that sweater. For my second version, I plan on doing a green on green stripes but in a size that comes closest to my actual bust so I can wear it with more things. I am soooo ready for fall and sweater season to finally arrive. If this humidity would just go away and let me wear all my wool sweaters I’d be very happy.

10 Replies to “FO: Oblique Sweater”

  1. Karyn E Croll's avatar

    I hear ya; humidity=yuck!
    The sweater has interesting stripes that remind me of a little girl’s jumper straps;) So cute šŸ˜‰

  2. Debbie conway's avatar

    I love love this and it looks great on you..I like getting lost Ina big cozy sweater!!!

  3. Gretchen (aka stashdragon)'s avatar

    I just love this on you. What great, happy colors (as ever!)

  4. CA's avatar

    Oh I was just looking at this pattern today! What a coincidence! It looks awesome, you did a great job.

  5. Chloe's avatar

    Such a fun sweater, Dana! And downright witty – ā€œYou want set-in sleeves? I will give you set-in sleeves you will never forget!ā€ Looking forward to what you will do with the more traditional version.

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