Saturday, December 14, 2013

Ta daaaaaah!

This week I finished a project that has been in my WIP bucket for about 5 months.
 
Here it is:

 
I am so happy with it!
 
The pattern is called Lantern Pullover by Cristina Mershon and appeared in Crochet! Today in the March/April edition of 2012.
 
 
It's a great pattern, very easy to follow and at the same time pretty.
 
The pattern calls for Sport / 5 ply yarn but I used King Cole Mirage DK. I've used this yarn before and I think it's thinner than the average DK / 8 ply so I thought I'd give it a try and it turned out just fine.
 
It's a lovely yarn to work with pretty stripes that appear as you work. It's 50% wool and 50% acrylic and really warm and snugly.
 
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The Christmas tree in the town where we live has been lit this weekend:
 
 
I love the mix of blue with the white stars.
 
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How is your weekend going so far?
 
I have got one more Christmas present to finish and I am trying to finish my WIPS. I am going to make a New Year's resolution to keep my WIPs under control next year so I am desperately trying to finish all my current projects before the end of the year :)
 
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
 
x
 
 
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27 comments:

  1. AliciaDecember 14, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Looks great!
    Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  2. UnaDecember 14, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Great top. I especially like the sleeves. Very pretty.

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  3. jabbottDecember 14, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Well done your jumper is fab x

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  4. MereknitsDecember 14, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    Good for you finishing the top, it looks terrific on you.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  5. JoDecember 15, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    That is gorgeous and so...spanish! Well done for getting it finished it always feels great doesn't it? Jo x

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  6. leeanneDecember 15, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Hi Elizabeth thanks for stopping over at my blog from Joy's post. I love this jersey-it's such a pretty pattern. I have a WIP in just about exactly the same colours! Have a good week x

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  7. JoyDecember 15, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Oh yes Elisabeth, your top is tops! I love the colours too - fantastic. Well done on getting it finished, now enjoy wearing it!
    The town Christmas tree is pretty special too, I love the blue and white; what a refreshing change! All the best with finishing your WIPs - I have a couple of biggies that will be carried into next year unfortunately but, there's a time and a place and they will be finished one day!!! Oh yes!!!
    Warm hugs, Joy xo

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  8. Everyday ThingsDecember 15, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I'm with Joy on this one too... love the top and well done on getting it finished and before christmas too!

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  9. HannapatDecember 15, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Wow this is gorgeous Elisabeth. Well done you for a beautiful creation. I love love love it!! Xxx

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  10. September VioletsDecember 15, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love the look of it from the back :) Congratulations on finishing it in the midst of all the other holiday stuff! Wendy x

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  11. Amy at love made my homeDecember 15, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Your jumper/top is lovely, great colours. I like the Christmas tree too, is very unusual, but in a good way! xx

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  12. CandeDecember 15, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    It is a really nice job, congratulations!!!
    Warm regards from Canary Island.

    anillosybotones.blogspot.com

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  13. Bead and NeedleDecember 15, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    TA DA is RIGHT - GORGEOUS, girl!!! So pretty - congrats on finishing - that always feels good! Love the tree - the stars are beautiful. Happy Sunday, Elisabeth - Tanya

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  14. AnnaDecember 15, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    You can be proud ! Your Lantern Pullover is beautiful !!!!!
    Have a nice week !
    Hug
    Anna

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  15. lindaDecember 15, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    It's beautiful Elizabeth and what a perfect fit, I love it, :)

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  16. Ana BCDecember 15, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Lovely tunic! it was worth finishing :-)

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  17. Country Maison (Eva)December 15, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Love it !! And gorgeous colour too !!Looks great and you are right about finishing your WIPs. I had that resolution too but always something gets on the way :-)

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  18. PatriciaDecember 16, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Your top is beautiful and I love the colour.
    Patricia x

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  19. Loo xx from Jumbles and PompomsDecember 16, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    So pretty, Elisabeth. The sleeves.....The colours...... Gorgeous! xx

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  20. ljubinkaDecember 16, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Very beautiful,perfect!!!
    Have a nice week.

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  21. CorrineDecember 18, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    I love the pullover! What fabulous colors! I do love King Cole.
    :-)

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  22. Tracy JoynerDecember 21, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Wow! Your pullover is gorgeous! Very beautiful and great work :)
    I think I would really enjoy Spain <3
    Thanks for sharing at the Crochet Party this week ..I'm having a good time exploring your site today.

    Happy Holidays !

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  23. Crafty in the MedDecember 25, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Wishing you and yours Eliza a magical Christmas time...Merry Merry Christmas!

    Amanda x

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  24. JackieDecember 29, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Hope you had a wonderful christmas! I can't wait to see your new creations in 2014!! Happy New Year my bloggy friend!!!

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  25. Natas NestJanuary 1, 2014 at 1:11 AM

    What a lovely pullover, Elisabeth! Great job :-).
    ~~~ Happy New Year!!!!! ~~~

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  26. Lisa N.January 22, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    Beautiful pullover! nice colors and looks like really nice detailing.
    Take care, Happy New Year!
    Lisa
    www.needlesandwool.blogspot.com

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  27. Stacey @ bakercourtFebruary 12, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    I love your pullover, it looks amazing!

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