Without further adieu, my Francis sweater.
The brilliance of this pattern is that it is a simple top-down sweater that can be customized to fit anyone's shape or style.
I pretty much followed the pattern but I substituted 2 x 2 ribbing on the cuffs, hem and cowl rather than the seed stitch recommended in the pattern. I did not do any increases in the cowl but I did go up one needle size for the final three inches. And I knit long sleeves because 28 degrees is cold.
Styling inspired by Katie over at Philigry who posted her version of the Francis sweater this morning.
Pattern: Francis
Yarn: Queensland Collection Rustic Wool, Color 01 Sand (750 yards)
Needles: US size 8 & 9
Mods: long sleeves. 2x2 ribbing rather than seed stitch on sleeves, hem and cowl edging. only 4 rows of 2x2 ribbing on cowl. knit the cowl straight without the increases but I switched to sz 9 needle for the final three inches.
This is a great pattern. Go ahead and knit one using your favorite yarn. Just be sure you check your gauge first.
An amazing knitter and a model too! That is my kind of sweater. I love the sleeves. They're gorgeous. (And what happened to all of your snow? Here in NYS it hasn't stopped snowing since Saturday).
Posted by: Jodi | January 06, 2010 at 09:06 PM
Gorgeous! Love those sleeves and cowl. So nice! Beautifully done.
Posted by: Stephanie | January 06, 2010 at 09:15 PM
welcome, francis! lovely work, and i adore that neckline.
Posted by: melana - sheepishone | January 06, 2010 at 10:10 PM
I just love it! This makes me want to cast on for a long-sleeved version.
Posted by: Meg Evans | January 07, 2010 at 08:42 AM
strike a pose! you look great in your new francis! knit on...
Posted by: kristyn | January 07, 2010 at 09:43 AM
I definitely adding this one to my list. I'm a huge fan of top-down knitting.
Posted by: malka | January 07, 2010 at 09:59 AM
The sweater and model look great ! First sweater of 2010 is a big success.
Posted by: Beth | January 07, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Oh my, Everything that you ever knit, I want to knit. This looks perfect!!!!!!! Seriously, so gorgeous.
Posted by: Heather | January 07, 2010 at 10:26 AM
beautiful, Larissa! I think I now know what I'll use that frogged malabrigo for...
Posted by: beki | January 07, 2010 at 11:44 AM
What a fantastic sweater!!! Love the extended ribbing on the sleeves and how you worked the cowl. Fits you like a dream ~ enjoy.
Posted by: MrPuffy | January 07, 2010 at 12:40 PM
you did it again! another fantastic knitwear! I always love the mods you make on your garments...perhaps I'll have you peruse my pattern before I knit it and have you give me the mods you'd make. Great job! (I'm on my mil's computer checking out what's going on...my computer is corrupted and I can't even get it to turn on! stink!)
Posted by: Lisa Q | January 07, 2010 at 04:00 PM
this just amazes me!!
Posted by: Tracy | January 07, 2010 at 11:45 PM
very nice! the boots make it seriously cool!
Posted by: darlene | January 08, 2010 at 12:38 AM
Beautiful pics. I love the long ribbed sleeves, and looks like everyone else does too!!
Posted by: Karen | January 08, 2010 at 09:54 AM
Well, I am partial to Francis, being that it is my husband's name.
But you look WAY better in boots than he does.
You did a beautiful job. It's a great color.
Julia
Posted by: julia | January 08, 2010 at 09:57 PM
it's beautiful! what a lovely way to start the new year off.
Posted by: Sandy | January 10, 2010 at 06:48 PM
looks so great on you!
my have to make this too
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