Golden Weekend
Finished
December 8, 2019
January 6, 2020

Golden Weekend

Project info
The Weekender by Andrea Mowry
Knitting
SweaterPullover
Size 2 (44")
Needles & yarn
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling
224 yards in stash
4.79 skeins = 886.2 yards (810.3 meters), 479 grams
01
Yellow
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Tennessee
November 2, 2019
Notes

This is the perfect wardrobe staple, and I couldn’t be happier. Period.

Notes:

  • Cast on Size 2 (44”) for an actual 34” bust, allowing 10” of ease.
  • As I prefer loose sleeves, I followed Size 3’s instructions for the armhole/sleeves.
  • On the subject of sleeves: I tried on the sweater after joining the shoulders and was tempted to go sleeveless, as the sweater looked pretty great without them.
  • I used a normal bind-off for the cuffs, versus Kitchener. (I did use that for the neckline, though.)

I haven’t knit a garment with acrylic since I was a weebabyknitter, years and years ago, but saw these skeins on sale for $1.99/pop and, since I cannot resist a mustard, promptly scooped them up. The yarn knits up quite nice - none of that sweaty-handed plastic feel that I remember - and I’m curious to see how it holds up against the “no-pill” billing.

April 2020 Update: I’ve worn and washed this pullover numerous times and it has yet to show any pills or halos. For reference, I chuck this into the washer with the rest of my Delicate Cycle / Cold Water laundry, and air dry it.

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January 6, 2020
 
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100% Acrylic
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  • Originally queued: January 18, 2019
  • Project created: December 9, 2019
  • Finished: January 7, 2020
  • Updated: April 21, 2020
  • Progress updates: 5 updates