Short Row Sweater from the Purlbee…

26 Dec

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It’s done! I made the Short Row Sweater from the Purl Bee and I’m so so so excited. It was easy to make… the hardest part was staying patient. Knitting is like a really trying meditation in contentment and valuing the slow process. I never really got into knitting before because I wasn’t sure if after spending weeks on a shirt I would feel that if had been worth the time. But the joy of watching a ball of yarn turn into something special has consumed me and although I miss my sewing machine like crazy, knitting has definitely found a permanent place in my craft life.

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The yarn is a soft cotton wool blend that I got at a shop here in Bariloche. I was having a really hard time choosing a color, so I just made it striped! I would definitely recommend this project, the instructions were clear and you end up with something totally adorable.

Also, this guy happens to be perfect for the insane sunburn I have on my back right now.

20111226-052500.jpg …what to do next?!?! Maybe something with cables.

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10 Responses to “Short Row Sweater from the Purlbee…”

  1. enigmaedelweiss December 26, 2011 at 1:42 pm #

    This is absolutely adorable. I don’t know if you’ve every considered it, but etsy.com is a great place to start a little shop and sell some stuff for a bit of cash. I personally would LOVE one of these little sweaters.

    • chelseaavocado December 26, 2011 at 4:35 pm #

      Thanks so much for following my blog! I think when I´m done travelling I am going to start up some sort of crafty business. I will definitely keep you posted.

      • enigmaedelweiss December 28, 2011 at 9:04 am #

        Please do! I want one :) It’s adorable!

  2. Julia December 26, 2011 at 6:41 pm #

    AHHHH! This is so cute Chelsea!!! It’s perfectly suited to you! It’s great to see you doing so well in the Southern Hem (although we miss you)!!!!

    • chelseaavocado December 26, 2011 at 7:20 pm #

      Ahhh julia, Thanks! I miss you guys soooo much.

  3. TheCoffee&CraftsChronicles. December 27, 2011 at 6:00 am #

    Love this sweater, you did a beautiful job!

  4. Karra December 27, 2011 at 11:46 am #

    Looks wonderful Chelsea! I love the colors and such a cool pattern.

  5. Mel January 6, 2012 at 6:32 pm #

    I found your blog after seeing this project on Ravelry, and am now a super happy follower. The world needs more young cool knitters!

    • chelseaavocado January 7, 2012 at 7:13 am #

      Thanks! I am just getting started with knitting but am totally falling in love with it!

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