Friday, November 21, 2008

Cover Up

This week, I managed to finish my hoodie from the Classic Elite Make It Modern booklet. I love it! It's a great item to throw on to add just the right amount of warmth for a Texas autumn day.

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You know, I really love hoodies, which strikes me as a bit strange because I don't ever actually wear the hood. For some reason, I was willing to spend all the extra time and yarn to make the hood, knowing that it will always just hang back there like some vestigial organ. I guess I just like the drape of a hood--kinda like a backwards cowl. Anyway, I'm very happy with it! More info on Ravelry and in the gallery.

14 comments:

  1. Ahhh -- I love it. And you're right - it's so perfect for our weather and you don't feel like you're overdoing it.

    (I'd been wondering what you were working on!)

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  2. Beautiful! I like hoodies too, although I almost never actually wear the hood :)

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  3. That's a gorgeous sweater. I'll weigh in against hoods on sweaters. I own a couple, but I never wear the hood, or noticed anyone else wearing one either. However, they are quite fashionable now, so it worth knitting the hood for style's sake.

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  4. That's beautiful! And it is perfect for our climate. I'm the same way about hoodies - like the look but only rarely put the hood up :)

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  5. It looks great! I don't know anyone who actually uses the hood on their sweaters, yet most people love hoodies. Strange.

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  6. soooo cute! i love it! i love hoodies too. i only put the hood on when it is raining but love the way they look. good job!

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  7. love that pattern, and i feel the same about hoodies. i always prefer them but never use them. (shrug).

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  8. I love that hoodie! That is exactly the type of thing I would wear ALL the time. Now if I would only finish the hoodie I started during our little KAL...

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  9. Sorry-that last comment was from me! -Farrah

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  10. I love hoodies because my bottom half is larger than my top half and the extra bulk makes me feel visually balanced. Plus, a little extra bulk around the shoulders does provide more warmth. I love your soft neutral color, too.

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  11. I love hoodies too, and never wear the actual hood (even when it's raining). There's something comforting in having the hood there ;)

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  12. Beautiful! I also like hoodies, though I almost never wear the hood - it sounds like you're in good company :) The only time a hoody bugs me is if I need to put a coat on top of it, then I need to pull the hood out the top, or else I feel like I've got a giant bump behind my neck :)

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  13. i bought that booklet not long ago based in part on this pattern. it's lovely the color you chose. i'm so glad i came upon your post about this project. it looks wonderful on you.

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