The rain stopped kindly for a few minutes so I could have Aelf pictured outside!... Thanks to Christian, my photographer, who didn't complain about being dragged outside in the cold and wet, straight after school, so his Mum could be happy!
I have really enjoyed knitting Aelf, especially the collar. It was a bit like putting a jigsaw puzzle together... Rowan Kid Classic is a dream to work with and I certainly wouldn't say no to another project using this yarn.
For the ones who still hesitate about making this pattern, I would say : Have a go!
this red sweater is gorgeous! i love the big collar, makes this a one of a kind knit. enjoy wearing it this winter!!
Posted by: blossom | November 22, 2006 at 04:12 PM
Aelf is so great...and the big collar makes me speechless....Rowan Kid Classic is one of my favorite yarn.So I will try to knit aelf,too
Posted by: mumintroll | November 22, 2006 at 05:48 PM
It's lovely. I've only used Kid Classic for scarves, but this looks great (especially the collar!)
Posted by: dawn | November 22, 2006 at 06:24 PM
Cette encolure en "V" et ce grand col ont un charme fou. Et la kid classic est si belle tu dois être bien dedans.
Posted by: CAro | November 22, 2006 at 07:47 PM
The collar is very unique, and the sweater looks great. You're really cranking out lovely winter knitwear!
Posted by: erin | November 22, 2006 at 09:07 PM
Oh, it looks fantastic, very Elven!! I am in awe!!! The lacy hem and the cute collar: wow!!!
Posted by: 2paw | November 22, 2006 at 11:18 PM
What a perfect Christmas sweater. It looks wonderful on you, though I worry your chest will get cold in the Northern winter.
Posted by: littlejennywren | November 23, 2006 at 01:21 AM
Superbe, elle te va à ravir !
Posted by: Niqui | November 23, 2006 at 08:04 AM
The collar is so fun! What a beautiful end product! :)
Posted by: Marie | November 23, 2006 at 08:31 AM
je suis également une fan inconditionnelle de la kid classic :)!
ton Aelf est tout simplement magnifique, bravo!
Posted by: sandra in Belgium | November 23, 2006 at 09:08 AM
Magnifique ! Ton Aelf est une merveille. Bravo Françoise.
Posted by: Dorothée | November 23, 2006 at 04:17 PM
you look fantastic francoise. you're right ... kid classic is a dream to knit with.
Posted by: jacqueline | November 24, 2006 at 02:56 AM
Oh, she turned out lovely! I really like the big collar, and I have heard wonderful things about Kid Classic ;)
Posted by: Lolly | November 24, 2006 at 02:56 AM
Ah que c'est beau ! J'aime beaucoup le col, il est très original. Et puis la pose, le mannequin présente très bien, tu le mets bien en valeur (tu as un port de danseuse ?) Félicitations !
Posted by: Christine | November 24, 2006 at 01:37 PM
Je souscrit aussi complètement à la beauté et à la qualité de la Kid Classic qui fait des merveilles. Ce coloris est superbe et Aelf te va vraiment à ravir. Beau travail, vraiment.
Posted by: Val | November 25, 2006 at 10:57 PM
It's beautiful! I love the collar and the lace edging. It must make you happy to wear!
Posted by: hege | November 26, 2006 at 06:20 PM
I think that looks really lovely, and what a beautiful colour you have chosen. It is simple enough to get a lot of wear from, but also has interesting details. I'm also a big Kid Classic fan :-)
Posted by: Kathleen | November 26, 2006 at 08:21 PM
I love your cardigan. It looks fantastic and the collar looks really good. I love kntting a bit of quirkiness into the classics.
Posted by: Adriana | November 27, 2006 at 08:19 AM
Oh Francoise, your Aelf is gorgeous! You look fantastic in it and I love the colour, the collar, the whole style. When I saw Aelf in the magazine I wasn´t very thrilled by it, I thought that the collar would not be for every day wear. But now I have to revise my opinion, it looks fantastic and I like the way you wear Aelf with your jeans, looks so "Ohlala!" and brightens up the most casual wear. It´s so feminin and extravagant, with the certain smile. I love it!
Posted by: Krawuggl | November 27, 2006 at 02:33 PM
What a beautifully knit cardigan, and I love the gorgeous red color. I am so glad that you finished it before Christmas.
Posted by: Sue | November 28, 2006 at 09:11 PM
It looks gorgeous and love the red on ya! Must really get my hands on Rowan #40 soon, what an inspiring knit!
Posted by: lyn | November 29, 2006 at 04:15 AM
Red is the color for the season! It looks smashing!
Posted by: gina L | November 29, 2006 at 07:12 AM
Beautiful and such a great color too!!!
Posted by: Tanya | November 29, 2006 at 12:49 PM
Oh Francoise what a fabulous sweater - and so much better than the one modeled in the book. Thank you so much for taking a photo of you wearing it - it really suits you, and made in the colour red is just so seasonal and yet stylish. Enjoy wearing it -
Posted by: carol | November 29, 2006 at 04:41 PM
The edging on this sweater is wonderful....the color....good choice!
Posted by: Old Knitter | December 02, 2006 at 12:37 PM
Wow, that's really beautiful - well done, Francoise! I love the lace edging and the big collar.
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 02, 2006 at 03:28 PM
tu es vraiment la déesse du tricot!!!!
mais je REVE de faire des pull comme ça moi!!!! looool
extra, bravo, génial, magnifique!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: le chat qui coud | December 05, 2006 at 02:55 PM
Looks beautiful! I have Rowan Kid Classic on my embarrassingly long "must buy" list for after Christmas. I'm glad to see you enjoyed working with it.
Posted by: Aimee | December 14, 2006 at 05:23 PM