Tuesday, April 17, 2012

What I Wore - The Finished Fawn-cho!!

Ta-da!!! I can't believe this day is finally here! It definitely came a lot faster than I expected. The fawn-cho is FINISHED, leaving me plenty of time to stare at it longingly until the cool weather returns. I am just so darn proud of this fawn-cho. I truly can't believe that I knit it and that I get to wear it out in the world. To be honest, I'm mostly excited to have the following conversation with friends and random strangers on the street:

"Hi!" 
"Hello!"
"What an incredibly incredible fawn poncho, no wait, fawn-cho you have there!"
"Why thank you very much!"
"Where ever did you buy such a sweater?"
"Actually, I knit this myself."
"What??? My mind is officially blown."

...Or something like that. Haha! The Tiny Owl Knits pattern was wonderful, clear, and explained beautifully. I was a little nervous to tackle something so inctricate, but I conquered the pattern and offically have my very own, hand knit by me, crazy, animal sweater to join my ever-growing collection. ;)
Outfit details: *Everything I wore revolved around the fawn-cho of course*: Glasses - Warby Parker // Shirt - Old Navy // Jeans - Lucky Brand // Shoes - I'm not sure. I found them buried in my closet and they just happened to match the fawn-cho perfectly! // Doe necklace c/o Cortalito A deer necklace to match...so perfect! 
This sweater is definitely my favorite piece of clothing. I will cherish it always and take pride in each stitch. I made it through the mistakes and now I have a beautiful sweater to call my own. Thanks so much for all of the support, pushing me to get this finished! I could not be happier with the result!

Now...what should I knit next? ;-)


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  1. The Estelle was my first (adult size) sweater and I really love it. Your fawn-cho is so cute. Everything by Tiny Owl Knits is just beyond sweet.
    Here's the Ravelry link for Estelle:
    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/estelle-4

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  2. oh my gosh! It's adorable on you!!

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  3. It is officially the coolest sweater! Hope for a quick cold spell for you in Texas :-)

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  5. Eeps! That's the sweetest fawn-cho I've ever seen! And those shoes are fantastic.

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  6. Hey I am a stranger, not in the street but... my mind is def. blown! Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! :)
    lealu

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  7. I am actually smiling so ever widelyyyyyy reading this post! Your fawn-cho is beautiful! Yes, you deserve to be proud. All the hard work in every stitches!

    Good job, Meredith!

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  8. This is so beautiful! Well done Meredith, you are right to be so proud, I am in LOVE with your fawncho..wow! Also, you look so cute in that outfit I am sure you ought to walk about in it all the time! haha..well done! It's stunning. xxx

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  10. How sweet and I love it on you! Love. love. love.

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  11. WOW, it's soooooooooo beautiful! :D

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  12. aww thats so awesome! you've inspired me to start a jumper now.

    FAWN CHO is so cool i just end up repeating (in my head) 'fo show' as in 'for sure' cos its awesome :)


    Barnicles x

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  13. WOW!!! it looks amazing!
    I am sooo excited because thanks to your blog this is my next project. Got the right needles and I found the chunky yarn which arrived today!
    I have only got the neck and arm trims to do on my fair isle sweater vest now, so not long! :)
    You can have the pattern for the sweater vest if you would like to give it a go? :) x

    PS when are you coming over to the UK? and do you have an itinerary in place? x

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    1. So exciting! Have fun working on it.

      We are still figuring out exactly where we want to visit. I'm getting so excited!

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  14. I really like the poncho, but I'm deeply in love with the shoes!!! :)

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  15. Your fawncho looks so beautiful! And you, as always, look lovely ^_^
    I hope you have that conversation with many random strangers soon!

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  17. So beautiful! Seems like the kind of thing you'd wear whenever it's chilly, and just feel so cosy.

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  18. Well Done! It looks incredible! You should be mighty proud x
    thegirlwiththeglassfeet.blogspot.com

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  19. Three cheers for you!!! What a gorgeous finish!

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  20. It looks SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! You did a really great job, and the colorwork came out super clean. I am a huge fan of Tiny Owl Knits myself and am currently working on making an army of gnome homes (and then maybe the woodland hoodlet). Again, awesome job. It looks perfect <3

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  21. sososo adorable! I love the details and finishing, it looks stellar on you!

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  22. It's soooo cute! I love it! And those shoes match perfectly! You must be so proud! Well done! Lots of exclamation marks! :-) x

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  23. Oh my how wonderful! Your skills at knitting and coordinating are an inspiration!! Keep up the lovely work.

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  24. gyaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh that is so adorable!

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  25. soooooo adorable! you're an inspiration! ;)

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  26. Oh wow! it is sooo good! Turned out perfect. I would never be able to knit anything so good. You are right to be proud of yourself.

    I hope you enjoy wearing it!

    Jo x
    http://theperfecthidingplace.blogspot.co.uk/

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  27. HOLY SHNIKEYS! THAT IS AMAZEBALLS! Seriously, dude, SO GREAT!

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  28. Ohmygoshh! That turned out soo goood! Ofcourse you are proud! No wonder :)! i bought crochet hooks and yarn today, all because of you! I'm already frustrated because i don't have a lot of patience but i'm determined to at least make something decent :P! Thank you for being so inspirational :)!

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  29. Congratulations!!! It's so cute!

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  30. beautiful - great job! Your blog often makes me smile, this post is no exception.

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  31. You are so adorable! And I agree with SuzeJones above, your blog is always uplifting. :)

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  32. Aw! It's cute.

    You should knit another sweater next! I love wearing things that I made myself. I'm working on replacing my store bought sweaters with handknit ones.

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    1. I love that idea! It would be amazing to have a closet full of hand knit sweaters.

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  33. Oh wow! Best pattern ever?!
    Have you seen Kate Davies' owl sweater? I'm knitting it right now, you might like it :)
    http://katedaviesdesigns.com/2008/11/22/owls/

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  34. It turned out amazing! I love it and think it is the cutest ever. So wonderful!

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  35. Wow, it turned out great! The little fawn on the front is so sweet looking, and I love the deer necklace too! Hmm, maybe you could knit something that you could use during the spring/summer?

    xo, Megan

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  36. I knew I was going to like your blog the second I saw your lovely header then I read this post and it was confirmed :) What an amazing sweater and I adore the wide arms and neck!

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  37. OMGosh-those little eyelids! What an accomplishment.

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  38. It is SO amazing! What an adorable design and I love that shade of green. :)

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  39. you did it!!!! so glad you finished! it looks so great!

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  40. looks wonderful!!! you're amazing! now i think you should knit a gigantic cat (and then give it to me haha) ;-]

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  41. I have no words for that cute thing...;)

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  42. This is the best thing ever!

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  43. Oh my goodness, it's gorgeous! You look adorable in it too. Well done, your hard work has definitely paid off :D

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  45. Fawn-cho! I love it! I want everything from Tiny Owl Knits, I just wish I wasn't such an impatient knitter. She makes such lovely patterns.

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  46. Those droopy sleepy eyelids just kill me. I love your attention to detail on this! Your magnum opus, Meredith!

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  47. Aw! How cute!! I love it! I have a deep rooted love of all things deer related, and that is just the cutest thing ever!! I can't believe you knit that doe! <3

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  48. Ahhhh!!!! I love it!!! So cute!!!

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  49. Everything about this outfit is just perfect! Love the shoes and the necklace, and, of course, your gorgeous fawn-cho! How fabulous! You have talent! :]

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  50. Wow the poncho is great! What yarn did you use? Bravo!

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  51. your fawn-cho is ridiculously awesome. i wish i had one. it looks fantastic on you!

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  52. It suits you very well! I like it...

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  53. Oh Meredith, what a wonderful fawn cho. You look so great and so happy. Gorgeous!

    I finished my first knitting project some days ago and thought, that's it, I go back to my sewing machine. Now that I see your fabulous knitting project, I'm back on the road and find myself thinking about buying the pattern :)))

    Have a nice day!

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  54. So lovely!!!! you did a great job! I have not yet attempted anything with a pattern, Fawns are verrrrry stylish now :) Love the whole look! must confess, I quickly glanced at the shoes (being a shoe person), sooo cute! I think you should knit a cloche because you would look stunning in one!
    Hugs, Gerri

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  55. You are so talented! This is lovely!

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  56. Congrats on finishing the Fawn-cho. I think you chose just the right yarn for it. That tweed green is perfect.
    I think the rule for finishing any large, warm project is that you will inevitably finish it on the first day of a heat wave.
    Perhaps you should start another sweater? Then it would be done in time for winter. Or a vest. Perhaps this one? http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwbis11/PATTmoose.php

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    1. I have seen that lovely moose sweater by Andi! I would love to give it a try. :)

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  57. Love it
    Lily Northern Ireland

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  58. Wow! Nice work, Meredith! Looks great!

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  59. SO cute! I would wear that in a heartbeat! Too bad I'm not too good at knitting yet... but someday!

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  60. Your fawn-cho is adorable!! you did a good job! Keep up the good work!!

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  61. I looooove it!! It's so cute and perfect.

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  62. Have you seen this pattern?
    http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwbis11/PATTmoose.php

    :)

    Barnicles

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  63. I love it and you wear it well.
    Love your shoes too!

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  64. Its gorgeous and you look so sweet in it, suits you perfectly :-)

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  65. love the fawn-cho! i was sent by elycia, and love what i found! (why aren't you on ravelry?)

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  66. Your fawn-cho is seriously the best thing ever!
    LOVE it and I'm also insanely jealous :)

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  67. I would be super proud, too! It is so adorable, and such a challenging project.

    -Bekah Drey

    http://bekahdrey.blogspot.com

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  68. You deserve to be proud, Meredith! Your fawn-cho is simply amazing! And your outfit based on it is the pinnacle of cuteness and knitter-ness. :)
    I'm a beginner knitter, and you have inspired me to finish my first project, a basic scarf that I started a long time ago. (In the meantime I did a DNA-inspired knit piece for a school... post-project I've decided to double the length so it can be a nerdy scarf... when I complete that I'll send you a pic. :)
    Anyways, how complicated is a fawn-cho? I know how to change color and stich two separate pieces together, but besides that it's just basic knit stitch! Do you think I could tackle it, maybe over the summer (when silly school is over)? Speaking of school, congrats on being almost there! Just a little bit longer, and you will have done it! Keep that hope and joy and passion that make you and your blog so inspiring.
    love, Monica

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  69. BRILLIANT job, Meredith! That is the most hilarious and excellently knit jumper I have ever seen, you ought to be mighty proud of yourself for completing it! Great work. Long live the fawn-cho! Katie. xxx

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  70. That is so cute Meredith! And Fawn-cho is the best name ever! ♥

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  71. Oh, my gosh... how cute is that! I love your fawn-cho.

    And i love your shoes.

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  72. This is so super amazing, congraulations! I'm very impressed--I particularly love his (her?) sleepy eyelids.
    C Marcia (Sequins)

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  73. Looks absolutely beautiful! I love Tiny Owl Knits. Can't wait to see more of your projects!

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  74. so cute! are you making them for others? as o=in, one for me? :-)
    thanks, char

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