"The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary." ~ Mary Kurtz

Well, I would say that the only things "Florida-like" about this post are the colors!  I recently finished my second Top Down Icelandic Sweater, like the one that I did before Christmas.  Craftsy, the site of the on-line class that I followed to complete them both, had a huge sale before Christmas of the Lopi wool suggested by the pattern (please see the previous post for pattern and materials information). I decided to go with the colors that the class sample was done in.  There are probably a couple hundred in the same color combination floating around out there - but I suspect that I won't bump into anyone!

This time around - it was much easier (and faster) to follow the yoke pattern.  This is not just because I had already done it once, but because the colors were so distinctive. My first one, done in three shades of gray, was much tougher.  The shades were so subtle that I sometimes didn't know which yarn I was using.  This time I also added the yoke's motif to the cuffs and the bottom edge of the sweater.  This in itself wasn't a problem, but I admit that the cuffs were "fiddly" - best way to describe them!

You will see that I once again opted for toggles rather than buttons - I really like the look.  I also chose a playful ribbon for the underside lining - I think that it's a lot of fun!

Speaking of fun - please check out the article and photos below. It also comes with an audio component. Fiddly doesn't even begin to describe how I would feel about such small and delicate knit-work - but I am seriously impressed!

Photo: Mia Partlow/WFIU

Photo: Mia Partlow/WFIU

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