My Francis!

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.

Comments

[Jodi]

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).

[Stephanie]

Gorgeous! Love those sleeves and cowl. So nice! Beautifully done.

[melana - sheepishone]

welcome, francis! lovely work, and i adore that neckline.

[Meg Evans]

I just love it! This makes me want to cast on for a long-sleeved version.

[kristyn]

strike a pose! you look great in your new francis! knit on...

[malka]

I definitely adding this one to my list. I'm a huge fan of top-down knitting.

[Beth]

The sweater and model look great ! First sweater of 2010 is a big success.

[Heather]

Oh my, Everything that you ever knit, I want to knit. This looks perfect!!!!!!! Seriously, so gorgeous.

[beki]

beautiful, Larissa! I think I now know what I'll use that frogged malabrigo for...

[MrPuffy]

What a fantastic sweater!!! Love the extended ribbing on the sleeves and how you worked the cowl. Fits you like a dream ~ enjoy.

[Lisa Q]

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!)

[Tracy]

this just amazes me!!

[darlene]

very nice! the boots make it seriously cool!

[Karen]

Beautiful pics. I love the long ribbed sleeves, and looks like everyone else does too!!

[julia]

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

[Sandy]

it's beautiful! what a lovely way to start the new year off.

[Rosemary]

looks so great on you!
my have to make this too

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[Chiana]

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