Juliet

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Pattern: Juliet, from ZephyrStyle, size XS

Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Andina, Georgian Pink, 5 skeins

Notes: No modifications. Knit 8 lace repeats below the bust, and my gauge was spot on. The yarn worked out fine; not exactly cashmere-soft, but softer than 100% wool. The fit is true-to-size, and compared to the other Zephyr patterns I've knit, I think the sleeves on this fit much better than the others, which were a little on the snug side. Not exactly thrilled with the closure style--the long crochet button loops and the big gap between the fronts is a little too sloppy-looking for me. Maybe using a ribbon tie just under the bust would have been better?

In all, I'm a little lukewarm about this one. I definitely appreciated that it was easy and quick, but I'm still getting used to the swingy empire-waist style that seems to be everywhere at the moment; it toes the line between making me look trendy and making me look pregnant. I think I might like this sweater a bit better in a few weeks, when it's cold enough for me to wear a little turtleneck underneath. Either way, I'm just glad this one went off without a hitch :)