The Daybreak Tee - Finally Finished!

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This one took a while. I have been saying I started it over a year ago, but I just looked up my cast on post and it was in May of 2023. :sweat_smile: Almost two years ago!

The pattern is The Daybreak Tee, a free pattern from Knifty Knittings. I used the same yarn she did, Lion Brand Cotton Jeans, but in black

The beginning was easy enough but some lace frustration stopped me for a while. I frogged and restarted the lace portion at least three (five?) times. I kept forgetting a yarn over before the center stitch on the right side and would lose a stitch every other row. I got there in the end though! I really think completing the Carbeth sweater and taking a class helped me understand my knitting better and see the mistakes. Every project helps!

Anyway, here is the finished piece. I absolutely love how it came out and I love wearing it!

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I wore it out yesterday and no one complimented me on it, so I didn’t get to gush about making it, but I’m taking the fact that no one asked “Did you make that?” as a compliment, right? Sure, Abbie. :upside_down_face:

Here’s a couple more photos because Mr. Road and I did a fun photoshoot. :camera_flash: :yarn:

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I’m so happy to have this done and in my wardrobe! Thanks for looking. :black_heart:

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OMG that is a gorgeous top! And it looks perfect on you!

Every project does make it easier to see the stitches and see where the mistakes are. You’re doing great!

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That’s an amazing top and it looks great on you!
I would have definitely given you a compliment on it, should I have met you!

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I never would have imagined that you made it! It’s fantastic!

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It’s amazing! Love the photo shoot! I am sure no one would suspect it was made at home. It looks like a great piece for the transition for transitional seasons, too. Congratulations of sticking to it until you got it right! So, so right!

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Definitely a compliment when it looks like custom made! Turned out to be well fitted and beautifully knitted!

What fun to be model for a day! The pics are wonderful!

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It turned out so great, Abbie! The photos, too.

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That top is drop dead gorgeous! The lace at the front is so unique and lovely. I can see why most people would assume it’s store bought because it really does look perfect.

Also, love the tattoo!

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It looks amazing! The work and also the fit. Seriously, this is pro-level achievement here. Well done you!

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It turned out so beautiful!! And all the sweeter for all the lessons learned in between. Can’t wait to see what you make next :wink:

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Thank you, all! You’re making me feel better about the lack of real-life compliments. :slight_smile:

I think I just got lucky here. I didn’t swatch and just picked my “typical” size. Phew!

Haha…thank you! It gets quite a bit of attention. I love it. :heart:

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Wow, it’s beautiful, fits you well and the colour is so nice!

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This turned out so great and it looks fantastic on you!!

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Abbie, this came out so freakin’ amazing! Truly, truly beautiful, and so perfect for you. I’m in awe. Amazing job my friend.

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:blossom: :herb: :tulip: Congratulations! Your awesome painting is a Featured Project this week! :tulip: :herb: :blossom:

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Aw! Thank you, friend! :heart:

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What a lovely sweater and it looks so good on you. You did a fantastic job!

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It’s gorgeous and it looks beautiful on you. I love the lace panel.

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Me too. When I was struggling with the lace for the upteenth time, I considered just replacing it with stockinette. I’m so glad to stuck it out.

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