Handmade

Just wanna share a new addition to my wardrobe: a sweater I knitted, guys!

I started this on Jan 31st, and finished on Tuesday (Feb 18th). The pattern is from an Ann Budd book, which I love and highly recommend.

Here are the pieces before I sewed them together...
two sleeves, and the back and front pieces

Blocking them before sewing:

 Being sewn together after knitting the neckband:

Finished product...yay!
worn with LEI jeans from Walmart and Topshop boots



It's by no means perfect, but am so happy how this turned out:) Will probably make them now in different colours, and for the whole family.

Have you guys created garments for yourself or loved ones?

Comments

Unknown said…
Oh my goodness I love how it turned out. I used to knit a very long time ago. Do you plan on knitting other pieces?
Beautetude
February 20, 2014 at 8:25 AM
Emmylou said…
Thanks, Simera:) I'm constantly knitting, so I'll probably make more sweaters soon.
February 20, 2014 at 10:29 AM
Unknown said…
Wow,it turned out great. Would never have guessed, and didn't take long! We couldn't even if we tried. You should definitely make different colors and for the family too. Great Job!

Enjoy your day!
xx
5th & 6th
February 20, 2014 at 10:51 AM
LV said…
that sweater looks awesome! I wish I could knit.
February 20, 2014 at 12:15 PM
Jane said…
that looks so SO nice! i love the way it turned out! in different colors and for the whole family sounds lovely~ :)
February 20, 2014 at 12:34 PM
Josie said…
This is amazing Emmy! Usually when I think of homemade, handknitted jumpers I think of frumpy things that grannies knit but this is so cool and looks really expensive xxx
February 20, 2014 at 1:31 PM
Shon said…
Wow! I am blown away by your skill!
Well done with your finished product.

When's the shop going up? Great work!
February 20, 2014 at 2:32 PM
Unknown said…
I can't believe you did it yourself it looks perfect!

http://ladyparisienne.blogspot.fr/
February 20, 2014 at 3:28 PM
Kiwi..x said…
wow love how the jumper came out, It looks professional.
Kiwi..x
February 20, 2014 at 3:37 PM
Manhattan Image and Style said…
It looks awesome! You are so talented! <3

Diana
www.ManhattanImageandStyle.com
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February 20, 2014 at 4:19 PM
Your Invisible Crown said…
I don't know if you could say this about a sweater, but it looks yummy! I wish I could but I don't make my own clothes, so afraid they would fall apart while I was wearing them :-)
February 20, 2014 at 4:20 PM
ilovetrends said…
Really?? You made it?? I loooove it!
xoxo
February 20, 2014 at 5:57 PM
Elle Sees said…
love it!! it turned out awesome!
February 20, 2014 at 8:14 PM
Adam said…
looks great all finished
February 20, 2014 at 8:28 PM
Beauty said…
You are so, so creative. Great job!
February 20, 2014 at 9:02 PM
A Very Sweet Blog said…
Oh yes it is perfect! It looks SO good on you Emmy! I love the style. I wish I could do this. You are SO talented.
http://www.averysweetblog.com/
February 21, 2014 at 12:00 AM
FASHION TALES said…
Simply marvellous Emmy. I'm so happy that you finished and shared your knitting project. Well done! xx/Madison
February 21, 2014 at 3:14 AM
Imogen said…
This is impressive and looks gorgeous on you. Great job. I have started knitting jumpers a few times but never quite finished it off. The whole sewing it together part confuses me.
February 21, 2014 at 5:26 AM
Anonymous said…
Looks pretty perfect to me! I think you did a great job!
February 21, 2014 at 5:28 AM
ailyn koay said…
i wish i can knit like that. my gauge is all over the place and I don't know how to make it neat
February 21, 2014 at 5:35 AM
Sam said…
Wow Emmy, you need so start knitting a hundred more, we all want a piece of this cozy cuteness! You are so brilliant, wish i had the aptitude to sew!I enjoyed reading your thoughts on my last post...Good wishes for the weekend!
February 21, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Rowena @ rolala loves said…
Great job Emmy! That sweater came out so well and looks so cute on you!

Rowena @ rolala loves
February 21, 2014 at 11:52 AM
June said…
Wow Em! You are great at Knitting! I love the color and it fits you really well! Great job! I dont know how to knit but I do love cooking for my loved ones :)
xx
www.JuneWantsItAll.com
February 21, 2014 at 1:17 PM
Sam said…
Thanks for your visit!
February 21, 2014 at 7:05 PM
María Pilar Bernal Maya said…
lovely! I've never made clothes for me =(
kss
new post:
http://tupersonalshopperviajero.blogspot.com.es/2014/02/how-to-wear-blue-black.html
February 21, 2014 at 9:00 PM
Unknown said…
oh good job! At first on the 1st picture I was like WTH is that ? But it turned out great ! well done !
http://www.melolimparfaite.com
February 21, 2014 at 10:09 PM
rooth said…
Ahhh yes! I love it - nicely done Emmy
February 22, 2014 at 9:37 AM
Beauty Follower said…
Very very nice sweater, well done girl.
As we say in Greece you are a gold-handed woman :)
February 26, 2014 at 2:44 AM
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