Current knitting project: Spector sweater by Joji Locatelli

[dutchgirl678]

Spector pattern by Joji Locatelli

I started this sweater last month and I'm past the most difficult part now. I never knitted a sweater from the yoke down before and the intricate patterns at the top took me a bit to figure out. Especially the bud stitch and the short rows for back shaping. Then it was not quite clear when to start fading in the second color, but I figured that out too and then split for the body and sleeves. Now it is just straight up 5 purl, 1 knit all the way down to the ribbing (while fading to other colors in the process).  I am currently on color two and really like how it matches the first color but brings in the blue that will be there in color 3.

[charlatti]

That’s going to be so pretty! What an interesting pattern.

[dutchgirl678]

Thanks kellady, I'm currently on color 3, which as you can see blends in perfectly with color 2. I can't wait to start color 4, but probably after my work trip to Europe. I'm traveling light so leaving my knitting at home. Hope I don't regret it.

[dutchgirl678]

I got back from my trip last week and picked up the knitting again. I have now faded in the 4th color, which is much darker than the 3rd, so the fade is not as smooth, but it is still a beautiful color combination. I just tried it on last night to see how much longer I'll make it. I like longer sweaters so I will add at least 2-3 more inches before I start the ribbing. I like the fit so far. I was worried that the XL size was going to be too big, but I like the silhouette, even though the example on the model looks looser on her.