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One front left to seam, then the button loops (and choosing buttons), one more wash, and my Sunrise Circle Jacket will be finished. It’s already my new favorite knitted thing ever. It fits far better than any previously knit sweater, and I can tell I’m going to wear it to death. Kate, I love you.

My mom was here today to hang out with Thumper while I got some freelance work done, and a minor miracle occured. My mother never asks for anything. Never. And she saw the Sunrise Circle Jacket, tried it on, loved it, and said she’d like to have one. I couldn’t be more thrilled. My mom does so much for us, and finally there’s something concrete that she wants, that I can make for her. So added to the To Be Knit list is one more Sunrise Circle Jacket, to be completed for her birthday in September.


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  1. It really looks lovely. I’m going to have to make one for myself someday soon!
    Posted by: Kristy

  2. Sunrise is on my list too. My Mom is a bit of the opposite problem. She wants everything and if I catch her stuffing something into her purse (or walking out the door with it on) then she asks if I’ll make her one too. She does buy all the materials but my life from here on out could be spent making her things. And she lives in AZ so she can’t wear any of it!
    Posted by: Laurie

  3. It really looks lovely. I’m going to have to make one for myself someday soon!
    Posted by: Kristy

  4. Sunrise is on my list too. My Mom is a bit of the opposite problem. She wants everything and if I catch her stuffing something into her purse (or walking out the door with it on) then she asks if I’ll make her one too. She does buy all the materials but my life from here on out could be spent making her things. And she lives in AZ so she can’t wear any of it!
    Posted by: Laurie

  5. I’m looking forward to seeing the final picture.
    Posted by: Frith

  6. Lovely! It’s on my list too. Kate Gilbert is a genius. What yarn did you use? I hope you’ll post it with all the specs when it’s completely finished.
    Posted by: miss ewe

  7. Looking forward to the final product and the piccies..
    The colour is simply stunning..

    Posted by: Kai

  8. I love the yarn you chose. That colorway is so rich and tweedy! I know what a relief it must be to have found something that your mom really wants.
    Posted by: Karma

  9. I’m looking forward to seeing the final picture.
    Posted by: Frith

  10. Lovely! It’s on my list too. Kate Gilbert is a genius. What yarn did you use? I hope you’ll post it with all the specs when it’s completely finished.
    Posted by: miss ewe

  11. Looking forward to the final product and the piccies..
    The colour is simply stunning..

    Posted by: Kai

  12. I love the yarn you chose. That colorway is so rich and tweedy! I know what a relief it must be to have found something that your mom really wants.
    Posted by: Karma

  13. It looks great! I have the pattern (free, of course) and the yarn. My only question is about sizing — did you go up/down? How does it fit?
    Posted by: Kathy

  14. The yarn is so pretty! I can’t wait to see the completed sweater.
    Posted by: Karen

  15. Love you too, lady. Glad you’re happy with the pattern.
    Posted by: kate

  16. I love those little red flecks. You will look absolutlely stunning in your SC.
    Posted by: Emma

  17. It looks great! I have the pattern (free, of course) and the yarn. My only question is about sizing — did you go up/down? How does it fit?
    Posted by: Kathy

  18. The yarn is so pretty! I can’t wait to see the completed sweater.
    Posted by: Karen

  19. Love you too, lady. Glad you’re happy with the pattern.
    Posted by: kate

  20. I love those little red flecks. You will look absolutlely stunning in your SC.
    Posted by: Emma

  21. Oh, it looks fantastic. I’m really, really impressed that you got that done with a Thumper around.
    Posted by: Cassie

  22. gorgeous. the sunrise has just moved higher on the post-christmas things to knit… the tweediness is just irresistible.
    Posted by: amisha

  23. Isn’t it so great to get a request like that? Ya just can’t turn that down…
    Posted by: Anne-Caroline

  24. Oh, i love the color of that yarn! I think it’s wonderful that you’re going to make your mom that jacket. it’s on my never-ending list.
    Posted by: regina

  25. Gosh, this didn’t take you very long to make… Can’t wait to see how it looks on you! What an awesome request from your mom!
    Posted by: TheSteph

  26. That’s lovely. What a great color choice!
    Posted by: Valerie in San Diego

  27. Oh, it looks fantastic. I’m really, really impressed that you got that done with a Thumper around.
    Posted by: Cassie

  28. gorgeous. the sunrise has just moved higher on the post-christmas things to knit… the tweediness is just irresistible.
    Posted by: amisha

  29. Isn’t it so great to get a request like that? Ya just can’t turn that down…
    Posted by: Anne-Caroline

  30. Oh, i love the color of that yarn! I think it’s wonderful that you’re going to make your mom that jacket. it’s on my never-ending list.
    Posted by: regina

  31. Gosh, this didn’t take you very long to make… Can’t wait to see how it looks on you! What an awesome request from your mom!
    Posted by: TheSteph

  32. That’s lovely. What a great color choice!
    Posted by: Valerie in San Diego

  33. I’m really interested as to how the jacket fits over your breastfeeding bust. From the pictures of the jacket I’ve seen online, it doesn’t look particularly easy to add length or breath to cover the bust without sizing the waist and possibly the shoulders/back up as well. Maybe this is just a pattern that I should avoid. 🙂
    Posted by: Chialea

  34. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! This sweater is on my to-knit list but I was worried about my level of experience (I’m an ‘adv. beginner’ but just returning to knitting after years of grad school hermit life). I’d love it if you posted details about the process when you’re all done — e.g. and tough parts in the pattern or time/sanity-saving tips. Beautiful sweater oh and Beautiful baby too 🙂
    Posted by: Rosie

  35. I’m really interested as to how the jacket fits over your breastfeeding bust. From the pictures of the jacket I’ve seen online, it doesn’t look particularly easy to add length or breath to cover the bust without sizing the waist and possibly the shoulders/back up as well. Maybe this is just a pattern that I should avoid. 🙂
    Posted by: Chialea

  36. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! This sweater is on my to-knit list but I was worried about my level of experience (I’m an ‘adv. beginner’ but just returning to knitting after years of grad school hermit life). I’d love it if you posted details about the process when you’re all done — e.g. and tough parts in the pattern or time/sanity-saving tips. Beautiful sweater oh and Beautiful baby too 🙂
    Posted by: Rosie