Replicating (one of) my FAVORITE store-bought sweater

[@kristinm3729]

The new version fits so nicely! If I were you, I'd reclaim the yarn from the former sweater to make something else.

[@edinacole6382]

Great idea!

[@balancedskein]

Thank you! And yes I agree that's a great idea 😁

[@hazelj9198]

Thank you for showing your process recreating your favorite sweater. Your new sweater is beautiful.

[@balancedskein]

Thank you 😊

[@escarla]

This was so satisfying to watch. Great job! It turned out amazing!!! I actually like the holes, I would’ve thought it was a design feature.

[@nicannjones]

The new and improved sweater looks fantastic! I love the idea of a matching hat.

[@balancedskein]

Thank you!

[@littlelael]

Loved seeing your process for recreating the sweater and I think your version is beautiful!

[@22Tya]

I’m so glad that you know what to do with book, because I have it and have no clue what to do with it 😊

[@angieanderson6082]

Well done!! Your new, better fitting, sweater is gorgeous!!

[@balancedskein]

Thank you!

[@emmipaez4898]

omg!! congratulations!! you did an awesome job! that sweater!! you should write up what you did and toss it on ravelry. it gorgeous and I love the dots from your colorwork, they mimic the increases above, looks lovely. again congratulations. you did it!! thank you for the video, very inspiring.

[@balancedskein]

Thank you!! I do think I'll clean up my notes and add them to my project page... eventually 😅. I'm really glad you enjoyed!

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

Great job! 👏🏾 Love the fit of the new sweater. 🧶

[@balancedskein]

Thank you! 😊

[@mistyfindleyarts]

Such beautiful work!!! Really, really amazing, such skill went into this!

[@balancedskein]

Thank you so much!

[@sandrakirkpatrick3116]

Very nice job

[@edinacole6382]

I love this book and did the same thing you did (colorwork sweater). I love my finished sweater. It's now about 6 years old. That book is invaluable!!!!

[@balancedskein]

Awesome! I can't believe I ever thought I wouldn't use this book 😅

[@tiateri541]

Great job!

[@CountanceD]

I’m so impressed! All the math?! 😳. The new sweater looks fantastic!

[@balancedskein]

😅😅 thank you!

[@Mkasia5]

You did an AMAZING job!!! 🤩 congratulations, it must be so satisfying! I actually like the little dots! They seem made on purpose and add a lace-y touch to the sweater!

[@balancedskein]

Thank you so much!! And yes, the little dots don't bother me as much as I thought they would! I'm glad I placed them symmetrically 😅

[@KnitandGrace]

Awesome job Kendra! It’s so great to be able to recreate a treasured piece that we can keep loving for years to come. I’m sure your dad is in awe of your abilities! 😊

[@balancedskein]

@@KnitandGrace thank you 😁🤗

[@HzlEyeGal]

Very impressive! Takes advanced skills to do this. You should be very proud.

[@balancedskein]

Thanks!

[@jennyrakoto]

Amazing work ! I'm currently knitting a sweater that looks like a store bought sweater for my sister. You inspire me to stay strong and keep on knitting. Self drafting a pattern by looking at pictures is not easy 😅

[@balancedskein]

Thank you! This is the second time I've done something like this. It definitely takes some brain power 😅

[@valeriethomas7562]

Great job Kendra

[@balancedskein]

Thanks 😊

[@AnItalianKnitter]

This was so fun to watch! ❤

[@balancedskein]

Awww thank you!

[@ateaseknitting]

It looks great! Loved this video. :-)

[@balancedskein]

Thanks!

[@sara.gardinier]

This looks so great; well done!

[@balancedskein]

Thank you!

[@stephaniewilliams8687]

It looks great! Congratulations!

[@balancedskein]

Thanks!

[@KnitsByNayla]

Watching while I did a twisted rib and sewn bind off and it does suck! 😅 You did a great job though! Thanks for showing us your process. 😊

[@balancedskein]

Thank you! And congrats on making it through that twisted rib 🎉

[@rachelraye285]

I am so happy for you!! You are officially an advance knitter ❤. I love the design of both but the second one looks really comfy. I noticed that you use stitch markers for the sleeves. Do you find it takes up more time do the labeling or does it provide a better fit?

[@balancedskein]

Thanks so much! And I use the stitch markers to track my decreases. It makes it a lot easier when I get to the second sleeve because I can read my knitting instead of using a row counter to make the sleeves identical 😊

[@nancymorales2741]

Love it! Well done. I don’t know that I’d be able to part with a beloved sweater from daddy. Any way to repurpose it? Sew it into a pillow or project bag?

[@balancedskein]

Perhaps! I think the more likely fate will be harvesting the yarn and using it for a new project 😊

[@SarahGarcia-sx2bt]

Wow what a successful knit! Beautiful. ❤ How soft did you find the wolstock?

[@balancedskein]

It's pretty soft! I'm really sensitive around my upper chest. It is mildly itchy in that area, but it usually fades after a few minutes of wearing it