The Central Park Hoodie is finally finished! It really is beautiful, but a tad small. I agree with most, that the pattern seems to run small. I knit the 40″, and my gauge was pretty much on, but it only blocks to about 38″, at the most. The sleeves and shoulders are also snug, but not at all unwearable – just not what I’m used to. I still haven’t found buttons. The brown ones would have been nice, but I didn’t have enough – it’s going to take six. Tomorrow we’ve got some last minute cruise shopping to do and I’ll try to pick up some buttons while we’re out.
Pattern: Central Park Hoodie, IK Knitscene, Fall 2006
Yarn: Cascade 220, The Heathers, Lapis (9336), 5-1/2 skeins. The true color is somewhere between these two, but closest to the second picture.
Size: 40″
This beauty’s coming on the cruise with me, so I’ll get Kaity to take a picture of it then, with the buttons on. Ought to make for a nice photo op, doncha think?
I’m at the point where when Sunday finally gets here and we get on the ship… I’m gonna really NEED a vacation. This week’s gonna be a killer, but I just keep thinking about next week….
…someone else cooking for me… someone else making my bed… nothing I HAVE to do but yarn shop, take knitting classes, and knit. For 5 days. I can hardly believe it. I can certainly hardly wait!
Also finished this weekend – the painting. See, gone are the outdated pink stripes in this “before” picture, and now we’ve got GREEN! 
The last picture shows the basic wall color, a buttery tan which is actually darker than this picture shows, and you can see the dark brown on the wall leading into my office downstairs, and on the wall leading into our bedroom upstairs.
You can also see the finished banisters! Now, that was a project a long time coming, but it’s finally done. What a lot of work (right Kaity!?), but more than worth it.
Yee Haw – FO’s!
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The Pleasures of God, John Piper
Both look great! I hope to finish my CPH this week, and I fear mine will be the same, a tad small. And from a fellow mamma of 3, you deserve a week of nothing!!
Even in your squishy photo – I think it looks grand. It ooks so cozy hanging on your new banister! Have fun on the cruise
Your CPH looks great. And I love your new paint.. especially the green. Looks fabulous!
Sweater and house both look great! Have fun on your cruise. I’m totally envious.
Lynda–Great sweater. Magnificant job on the color choices for the house. Every room in my house is a different color and I just love it. Very brave of you, but it works doesn’t it?!?!?! Have fun on the cruise.
It looks fabulous. The sweater. The room. Lovely. And I’m so jealous of that cruise. You just can’t stop rubbing it in, can you?
I love the colors and CPH looks good too. I’ve been hesitant about starting CPH because of the sizing issue. I may wait until the new Chic knits pattern is ready. It’s very similar to the CPH. Have fun on your cruise!
Nothing like leaving town to get you motivated to finish things up. The hoodie is going to be perfect for the cruise. I am jealous! I wanna go do nothing but knit for 5 days!
The house looks great! And you were afraid of color
wow love that green on the walls! and that hoodie looks fantastic! congrats on a great job! i’m sure it’ll wear really great on you =)
Nice! Love the sweater, and LOVE LOVE LOVE the new colors in the house. I really like that green. Of course you already knew this, but it really makes the furniture pop!
Woo hoo! Way to go on the fo. She’s a beaute!
Amy
beautiful sweater.
you are going to have so much fun on the cruise.
keep and eye out for “Michele” of TheSweetSheep.com
i just met her last week and she is so sweet.
i soooo would love to go on a cruise someday.
have fun!!!
Gorgeous!!! Absolutely gorgeous! Can’t wait to see modeled shots on the cruise (which I am very jealous of, BTW). Have a wonderful time!!
Your CPH came out great in this beautiful blue. Mine came out a wee bit small, but I’m okay with the snug feel. Congratulations on the green room too.
Your painting and the CPH look great. But, you look the greatest!!! Just look at your svelte self! Way to go!!!
You look great in your CPH! Lovely colour and fit. Your house looks so pretty too.
I love the CPH!
The new banisters look fantastic.
Oh boy it’s cruising time and your new blue hoodie is the perfect nautical addition to your wardrobe! I’m loving the green!
you look fantastic in your CPH! Hope you find buttons to compliment that lovely blue. You living room looks great!
Beautiful job on the CPH and the painting!
CPH looks great, as does your home. Can’t wait to see the fancy cruise shots.
No fair, you can’t show us such beautiful things all at the same time, hehehe.
Love the sweater! And your house–gorgeous! I love those stairs!
Ahh… 5 perfect days of just knitting sounds perfect right about now. Had I known we weren’t going to Hawaii last week, I could’ve been cruising next week with you! I’m green (like your walls) with envy.
Your CPH looks absolutely perfect and the colors you chose for your house are too. Nice job Lynda.
Beauty! The sweater and the paint job!
*Sigh* Living vicariously through you on that cruise
Love the sweater! And your house is beautiful. Love the new colors. We just got done painting ours also and finally have some color instead of white. Just waiting for new furniture now. I’m tired of living with a his/her mix from the past. Our 8th year anniversary is in July and I want a new look for our home. It’s not a grand as yours tho.
BTW, have fun on the cruise!!
WEll, it’s blessings abounding at Lynda’s place! The house looks fabulous, and your sweater? Very nice, Lynda! I can’t wait already to hear about your cruise!
The sweater and the walls look fantastic! I’m jealous on both counts.
Very nice new blog! All your photos look so full of light, beautiful
The hoodie is great!
Wonderful FO’s!!! Wow-a knitting cruise. I’m having a hard time not flipping out at the very thought. :~)
So, what did you enjoy knitting more-Rogue or CPH?
LOVE the hoodie (my you look trim!) I don’t think it looks too small at all! Maybe you’re just used to wearing baggy stuff.
Your paint choices turned out to be PERFECT! Looks like it was so much work! Yay for you! Gorgeous.
I’m envious of your trip. Hope you have fun, and try not to get sick, k?
Your hoodie looks fantastic! My how skinny you are getting! I’m so jealous! Hope you have a great time on the cruise!
It’s gorgeous Lynda! and you look so skinny!
Everything looks fantastic … and I had the same thought as Karyn! You are a vision of slender!
I love both your done and doner! And you do look great. You’re an inspiration, and sort of a kick in the butt for me to get back on the wagon to get in shape.
I love your CPH and to heck with the miscrossed cable. That just adds a little handmade love into it.
The CPH came out great! I may need to try that one for myself! I hope you have a great time on the cruise. Say hi to my pals Amie, Eunny, and Erin for me. I’m so jealous!
Great job on the sweater! This is on my to do list, I’m glad to know about the sizing issues in advance.
You have a beautiful home, and I love that staircase! Have fun on your cruise