Laura Chau Designs

it’s all about Autumn

Pattern: my own, inspired by “Simply Marilyn” from Interweave
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Cotton, red, 6 skeins
Needles: Denise US7
Started: September 25, 2005
Finished: October 9, 2005

It’s soooo comfy, I haven’t taken it off since I took this photo. A great colour, easy and quick to knit, and just right. Economical, too – I still have half a skein left over.

So obviously, I started a new project, even though I’d told myself I wouldn’t – ah well, it straight stockinette for lectures and reading.

A raglan out of super-soft Silky Tweed and Silky Wool, bought at the KW knitter’s fair.

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21 responses to “it’s all about Autumn”

  1. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    that colour looks amazing on you. beautiful sweater. would love the pattern some day.

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  2. quenna Avatar
    quenna

    Hi — Finally posting, after regularly reading your blog. Love the sweater — it fits perfectly! Love all your raglans!

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  3. Jill Avatar
    Jill

    Laura – it looks amazing. I’m so happy to finally see a pic of you wearing it. I love it. It’s my fav thing that you’ve made yet.

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  4. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Cables are my favorite, and you rocked ’em. I hope you keep your knits as heirlooms, they’re great. =)

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  5. grumperina Avatar
    grumperina

    Looks and fits great! I’m happy to hear that you haven’t been able to take it off :).

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  6. Diana Avatar
    Diana

    I love how you altered the neckline! It even looks cozy in the photo!

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  7. naomi Avatar
    naomi

    That looks great! So much more to my taste than Simply Marilyn…

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  8. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    LOVE IT! So cute, so wearable, so affordable. You must publish it.

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  9. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    I have some of that yarn ready to be knit. This looks like a great idea.

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  10. Jen M Avatar
    Jen M

    What a lovely sweater! It is a real improvement on the Simply Marilyn, which was pretty, but not nearly so wearable. I think I speak for everyone when I say we would love to hear your mods.

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  11. kellyt Avatar
    kellyt

    Did you knit it from the top down or in pieces? Love the styling. Would you be willing the share the pattern?

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  12. Toni Avatar
    Toni

    It’s wonderful! This version seems much more wearable than the Bliss pattern.

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  13. Alexa Avatar
    Alexa

    You’re such a prolific knitter! I’ve always wanted to knit a sweater like that- big horseshoe-ish cable down the middle, fitted pull-over style. That’s my dream sweater, but I’m much to lazy to do all the math, ha.

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  14. Audrey Avatar
    Audrey

    My goodness, you’re a speed knitter! I’m jealous. I love both of your latest – Cloud and Autumn. Oh, and your standard top-down cardi pattern? Knitting one for my mom currently. I LOVE the simplicity of the pattern. Thank you for sharing your creations with us!

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  15. Colleen Avatar
    Colleen

    I love the sweater! What a great way to make a nice (but somewhat unwearable) design even better.

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  16. Mary Beth Avatar
    Mary Beth

    A Marilyn for the real world! I really like it – great job!

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  17. HibiscuitsGirl Avatar
    HibiscuitsGirl

    What a great sweater! That color is just gorgeous on you. Hot damn, you’re a fast knitter.

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  18. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Wow! I think I’m in love with your sweater. The design, the yarn, it’s fabulous :)

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  19. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    I love the center cable. The red yarn is perfect for the design, too.

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  20. Wanda Avatar
    Wanda

    Another great design!

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  21. Siri Avatar
    Siri

    Love what you did with the original pattern. Very pretty with a nicer neckline and better fit.

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