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01/07/2008
A Cobblestone Pullover for Brett
This is my brother Brett. I have written a lot about my sisters on this blog but yes, we have a brother. The oldest in the family by two years (I am next) Brett was lucky enough to be raised with a bunch of girls in the house. Yes, he was SOOOOO lucky. Then again, so were we.
The Cobblestone Pullover was the first guy sweater that I really wanted to knit. I had never knit anything for my brother before and I thought it was about time. The Cobblestone would be his.
I really enjoyed knitting this sweater. It was that perfect mix of mindless and interesting knitting. And the result...well, I don't think I have seen a bad looking Cobblestone. It is modern, has really cool details, and it fits great. I just knew it would look great on my brother and I was so right.
I think my favorite part of the sweater is the side panel.
It is funny to think that a simple garter stitch side panel can make me this happy. But it just does.
There are many reasons why I love my older brother. Like how he is kind, loves his family, opens his home and kitchen to his sisters at any time and fathered three of my favorite people in the whole world. Oh, and there is also how he let me put a picture of his backside on my blog. I told you he was a good brother.
Project Stats
Pattern: Cobblestone Pullover
Source: Interweave Knits, Fall 2007
Size: 43 1/2
Yarn: Classic Elite Skye Tweed, 1206 (Gray)
Needles: US 7 Circulars
Mods: None
Notes: A perfect starter sweater and a great one to practice and/or learn techniques like short rows and seamless sweater construction.
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Comments
love the brother. love the sweater.
You are a very very kind sister.
where's MY sweater? (grin)
Posted by: Laurel | 01/07/2008
Wonderful Cobblestone! It fits your brother so well. You are a wonderful sister to knit your big brother a sweater. I've knit my "little" brother a hat.
Posted by: Brenda | 01/07/2008
Loved the blog update and the handsome man in it! The sweater is fabulous...and I, too, love it for all the reasons you just listed in your entry! You are a such a thoughtful sister to take the time to knit for someone else...I do know that he loves the sweater (because he told me so!) Proud of you Erin...beautifully done!
Posted by: Mom | 01/08/2008
The sweater looks great on your brother. You did an amazing job with it!
Posted by: Emily | 01/08/2008
You have to love a pattern that requires no mods! I too love the garter stitch side panels. Nice job indeed (and lucky brother!)
Posted by: Marie | 01/08/2008
Nice work, Erin! I love how it fits!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | 01/08/2008
My husband's a model . . . cool.
Posted by: Julianne | 01/08/2008
It looks great!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | 01/08/2008
Fantastic work!
Posted by: Amy | 01/08/2008
The sweater looks great--I love the color you chose!
Posted by: Clumsy Knitter | 01/08/2008
The sweater looks fantastic, and it's easy to tell that your brother thinks so, too. The Cobblestone has magical flattering properties, seriously. :)
Posted by: Katinka | 01/08/2008
Wow! Looks fabulous - and now I'm tempted to knit the sweater...
Posted by: Chris | 01/08/2008
I love that sweater! You did a great job, and now I'm thinking of putting one or two in the queue (husband, son, son-in-law . . .)
Posted by: materfamilias | 01/08/2008
Brett looks very nice. Aweseome job! I love the color. It is a very Brett color.
Posted by: Cassi | 01/08/2008
It looks amazing! And it seems to fit him really well, I always think that's the challenge of knitting for a guy- not driving them mad with the holding-up-against-them and the trying-on. You did a great job, congrats!!!
Posted by: Julie | 01/08/2008
Wow Erin, it looks great! I haven't seen a gray one yet. I really enjoyed making that sweater as well.
Posted by: Heather | 01/09/2008
That looks great! What a sweet post about your brother.
Posted by: Emilee | 01/09/2008
He looks great in it!
I love seeing the family resemblance.
Posted by: Katherine | 01/09/2008
Happy knitting projects are the best and this one turned out so nice! What a great post. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Cayenne | 01/09/2008
Looks great! What a lucky brother, and how sweet that he posed for all the pictures.
Posted by: Knittypants | 01/09/2008
Ah! your cobblestone is lovely! it really is the best guy sweater i've come across. men of all ages seem to be drawn to it, and approve of the simplicity and style. i'm in love with the garter stitch panel too!
hooray for the cobblestone!
Posted by: rachel i | 01/09/2008
This is just wonderful! You did a fantastic job and your brother looks great in it!
Posted by: tiennie | 01/10/2008
This is wonderful Erin! You did a fantastic job and your brother looks great in it!
Posted by: tiennie | 01/10/2008
The sweater looks fantastic - and Brett needn't worry, his backside looks great on the blog ;0)
Posted by: Heather | 01/11/2008
what a sweet sister!
i love it, and it looks perfect on him.
Posted by: leslie | 01/11/2008
Wow, it turned out great. And it looks like it fits him so well!
Posted by: Erin | 01/12/2008
You are absolutely right-- it is a great looking sweater and it looks great on your brother! Funny how lovable brothers are when they are not getting you in trouble with Mom...
Posted by: sulafaye | 01/13/2008
The sweater looks great on your wonderful brother - and I too love those side panels! Great job.
Posted by: Octopus Knits | 01/15/2008
Fabulous! A lovely gift for a brother you love!
Drat Bloglines!
Posted by: margene | 01/24/2008