FO-Evan's Retrofit

This sweater is my second attempt at one for my little man. Above everyone else, he asks for handknits. The first sweater was a pullover that we both loved. Sadly, the melon was too big to fit thru the collar. I made a men's small size, and it should have fit but didn't. I learned an important lesson- no pullovers for large headed boys.

This pattern is called Retrofit, and I like it because it so basic. You can combine any number of colors to get a customized look. I chose these two because I figured they would match a lot of different things. He likes them, because they are Ohio State colors. Whatever works!
The length is a tad long, but mostly because he is slouching a bit. Wearing handknits? All for it. Photographing handknits? Not so much.

I also want him to be able to wear it for awhile. He is a growing boy.
I made this as a Christmas gift, I'm embarrased to admit. The sweater was knit, blocked, & seamed on time. I was hung up on the zipper. I have never sewed a zipper into a handknit before and I was scared to death. After watching a few tutorals, I sucked it up and just plowed thru it. It turned out to be a lot easier than I had originally thought. My zip was about 2" too long, and I was terrified to cut it, but I did. I backstitched the zipper first, and then went back and sewed each side securely a second time. It has to withstand Evan, afterall.

Doesn't he look handsome??