Anais is here.

Pattern:  Anais by Norah Gaughan
Yarn: 2.5 skeins Jaeger Matchmaker Merino DK, color SH790 (teal)
Needles: Addi Turbo US 10 and 5

Hawk eyes will note that I modified the pattern despite my early proclamations that This Time I will follow directions.  What can I say, I'm a rebel.  Basically, I flipped the sleeve attachments around so rather than a cap sleeve, we have some fluttery ones.  Let me illustrate:

Schematically, that's the shape of the sleeve.  The pattern based on the model picture implies that you should seam the black edge to the top of the arm holes.  While I was seaming, I decided to flip it around so that the seam would be along the blue edges.  It was a risky move but I'm pleased with the result.

Overall I really like this sweater.  Love the yarn, both in terms of color and texture. I'm bummed about hearing Jaeger being discontinued but I've been able to acquire enough for at least a few more projects.  My only complaint would be that I wish the pattern had more guidance on the seaming of both the front motif and the sleeves.  This was the first time I really wished I had a dress form and I'm still not 100% satisfied with the results.   Despite that, I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with this cute sweater this season.

Comments

[Marisa]

Super cute!

[may]

geez, that is ridiculously cute! All your knits always fit you so well!

[jacqueline]

that is gorgeous! i love the flipped flutter flutter look. well done.

[margaux]

totally cute on you! i really do like that flutter sleeve as well :-) enjoy it!!

[mabes]

ahhh did you cut your hair??

[Michele]

Cute!!

[Macoco]

Very, very pretty. I love the delicate look of the sleeves.

[lekkercraft]

really pretty! i love the color, and the changes to the sleeve look great.

[Nubiancraftster]

wow that came out wonderfully. I love the modification of the fluttery sleeve. it really makes it even MORE unique and lively!

[soknitpicky]

This looks so good! I like your sleeves better than the original.