I have fallen asleep twice already. Dog tired. I had decided that I would put up a "too tired to post" post. I was going to tell you that I went for a run this afternoon and when I headed out I had a plan to run my five mile route which starts out as very gently rolling for the first mile (really a slight incline the whole first mile, the incline that you barely notice in a car, but can feel when running it), then for the next mile and a quarter it is incline. Up, up, up then a thirty yard plateau and a left turn up another 3/4 mile incline, down hill for half a mile then a gentle roll to home. The thing is, when I got to the top of the first part of the hill, I was pretty sure I DID NOT want to run the next, steeper hill. So I took a right instead which would take me on a rolling course that is always hillier than I remember, but is rolling, and while the hills are good, they aren't as steep as that one 3/4 mile hill of the other route. To tell the truth, I think it is all in my head that it is easier, as the route I took is hard. That route would have been about 5 1/4 miles. At about the 4 1/4 mile mark I saw something that strikes fear in the heart of all runners and postal carriers. A loose dog. Now, some would have run up to it and taken the chance, and probably in most cases it is a friendly dog that might put up a little chase and be done with it, but I am not the runner that takes that chance. There was nothing for it but to turn back. While there was a detour to the return route (that has a nice big hill on it. Great.), it still turned into a 7 1/4 mile run. My longest in years. I.Am.Tired. The up side to the whole deal? I think that half marathon I always dream of running is doable. I finished standing and could have run farther. Okay, it would have been really hard, but I see that training for longer runs is something I can do.
That was going to be my post. Look what I did, got up early today, so tired, talk to you on Tuesday. Then Cheryl sent the pics she took of me in my "what color is it anyway?" sweater. I had to share, just wait until you see. And I know that you are waiting, if you are not one of the people that saw me in the sweater this weekend.
Pattern: Baby Cables and Big Ones, Too. Design by Suvi S. Available as a Ravelry download.
Yarn: Jo Sharp Silkroad DK in Beanshoot
Needles: size 5
Cast On: September 9, 2008
Bound Off: October 13, 2008
That's one week for the body, four weeks for the first sleeve and two days for the second. Right.
I love this sweater. It fits great, is comfortable and these photos show how it looked after two days of wear. There was a little bit of relaxing, we will see what washing does to it over time.
I made one modification to the pattern, instead of a garter stitch border at the bottom, I knit a garter ridge and a turned hem. I just thought that was more my style and I'm happy with it.
Didn't Cheryl make me look good? Imagine what she could do with a real model and a staff, including a stylist and make up people. Maybe I'll hire those, too. A few more pics on the Raverly page, it was so hard choosing which ones to use! Oh, and there will be a contest winner or two, by way of a drawing. I really am too tired to get that together right now.
Seventy-two to go. I just don't look that good in real life. Thanks, Cheryl. Can I give you a retainer to be available everytime I finish a sweater? Even though I know you are laughing your ass off thinking they look like high school senior portraits!
Wow! I love that color on you! And a non-blue sweater to boot! I wasn't expecting that. I just scored 12 balls from Ruth that she was destashing in " Boheme"- yes, it' blue :-) I'd hire Cheryl in a heartbeat to photograph my FO's.
Posted by: Manise | October 20, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Wow...those are GREAT photos! Cheryl did good!
I really, really love that sweater...and of course I love it even more because it is my favorite color!
Posted by: Kim | October 21, 2008 at 12:18 AM
It's beautiful! I never would have guessed that color!
Posted by: CyndiG | October 21, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Hmm ... I can't get the link to see More Photos on Ravelry ...
Posted by: CyndiG | October 21, 2008 at 05:32 AM
You really *do* look like a knitwear model!!
Posted by: Kathy | October 21, 2008 at 05:59 AM
The sweater looks amazing! And the photos, gosh, are very professional! As Kathy said, "You really *do* look like a knitwear model!!!" I love the color, green is my all time fave. The Beanshoot color looks better on you then it does on the sample page. There is life and vibrance that is missing from the web site. Fabulous choice. I will add...that there is a BIG truck. :)
Posted by: Lisa McGuire | October 21, 2008 at 06:26 AM
You are right about Cheryl's photographic talents. And you DO look that good in person, as does the sweater. Perfect unveiling.
Posted by: Laurie | October 21, 2008 at 06:52 AM
cheryl did do an awesome job, but you are also quite adorable to begin with. so she had a great model.
this sweater looked great. i should have guessed green.
Posted by: maryse | October 21, 2008 at 07:11 AM
Very, very, nice. You and the sweater look great. And it is green! What's not to love?
Posted by: Paula | October 21, 2008 at 07:13 AM
It's not blue. I am shocked. It's a beautiful sweater and it looks fabulous on you.
Posted by: Karen | October 21, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Sweetie, you look even better in person. The sweater is fab and you chose the right photographer!
Posted by: Carole | October 21, 2008 at 07:51 AM
Beautiful! Sweater, yarn, photography, and you! Green compliments you nicely.
Posted by: Chris | October 21, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Those photos are stunning! Everyone should hire Cheryl! I got to see the sweater in person, so I know the photos do it justice. Again, fun to take a class with you....here's hoping they get some good ones next year, too!
Posted by: Marcia | October 21, 2008 at 08:23 AM
Cheryl did a fabulous job of showing off just how wonderful your sweater is. It did look better in person and it looks gorgeous, glamorous and chic in the pictures!
Posted by: margene | October 21, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Oooo I was right on the color! I think that sweater is GORGEOUS and pales in comparison to you, which seems to have come through in the shots. I am so impressed with that sweater now I will favorite it all over ravelry :-)
Posted by: britt | October 21, 2008 at 08:33 AM
It looks wonderful! I think we should have a set day each month where we all gather with our FO's and have Cheryl do a day-long photoshoot for all of us. If we all pitch in we could pay her handsomely.
Posted by: PumpkinMama | October 21, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Wait a minute, grrlfriend! I already asked Cheryl to be my personal photographer months ago. Get to the back of the line.
I LOVE the sweater!
Posted by: susan | October 21, 2008 at 08:44 AM
wow! You look great, the sweater looks great. I want one.
Posted by: Judy | October 21, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Ooohhhh, pretty! Wow - what a great sweater, and it looks fabulous on you!
If you can run 7 miles, you are almost ready for a half marathon - the longest training run is 10 miles. Whoohoo!!
Posted by: Nora | October 21, 2008 at 09:52 AM
I want Cheryl as MY photographer too! *I* will pay! Heh.
You look so GREAT in that thing. And it looks way better than the photograph in the pattern. Fab!
Posted by: Norma | October 21, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Great shots! and the sweater is just gorgeous!
Posted by: michelle | October 21, 2008 at 11:12 AM
I love it! And the photos. Great sweater, and great color on you. But I think you have a few too many words in your post title. It should be edited to read:
From This Day and Forward,
All Finished Sweaters Will Be Taken By Cheryl.
You might have to start making them just a wee bit bigger, though.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | October 21, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Oh, you do too look that good in real life. And Cheryl really is a good photographer. And you had me completely fooled with that color. What's next - purple?
Posted by: Lynn | October 21, 2008 at 11:30 AM
What a beautiful sweater! You look great - and it was great to see you if only for a second or two this past weekend. :o)
Posted by: JessaLu | October 21, 2008 at 02:22 PM
Just beautiful! You and the sweater.
Posted by: Cookie | October 21, 2008 at 03:01 PM
I'm ready to hire Cheryl on a full time basis! You and the sweater look great!!
Posted by: sunflowerfairy | October 21, 2008 at 03:34 PM
THAT is some sweater! You did a beautiful job. While I appreciate the great photography, I appreciate the knitting more. Brava!
Posted by: jill | October 21, 2008 at 06:03 PM
Yep, she surely did a really nice job with the pictures. But since I saw you this weekend and know how good you looked, you made it easy for the camera.
Sounds like a wonderful run, except for the dog. I am so scared of big barking chasing dogs. I carry pepper spray with me just in case. I miss running so much!
Posted by: Karen | October 21, 2008 at 06:33 PM
What great shots! That sweater is gorgeous. It was great meeting you this weekend!
Posted by: Jean | October 21, 2008 at 06:39 PM
The sweater is beautiful. I wish I had run into you at Rhinebeck to see it in person.
Posted by: Suzanne | October 21, 2008 at 07:23 PM
Your sweater is stunning! And you totally look that good in person. Guess now you know that we do read the fine print :)
Posted by: kathleen | October 21, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Wow, look at all these people saying such nice things about my photography! You looked great in that sweater, that's why all the pics look so good! A photographer is only as good as her subject. Is that a saying or did I just make that up?
Posted by: Cheryl | October 22, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Nice work, Terry! It looks great on you. And yes, Cheryl is genius behind a camera.
Posted by: Danielle | October 22, 2008 at 09:40 PM
I love that sweater on you. Indeed, the pictures are GREAT (you really do like like that).
Posted by: claudia | October 23, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Gorgeous photographs - and you're better in real life my friend! The sweater rocks and so do you!
Posted by: Cara | October 25, 2008 at 01:34 PM
GREAT photos!
Posted by: Down Comforter | October 27, 2008 at 03:26 PM