Finished Cardigan!
Wow - thank you for all the lovely comments about the sweater!
I have another finished garment hot on its (it’s? its?) heels. This was almost done when I started the sweater class, and was set aside with just a sleeve to finish.
One finished not so mini mini sweater!
The pattern is the Mini-sweater/boobholder by Stephanie Japel. I sort of followed the pattern, but knit on down on the sleeves and body, decreasing when it felt right and ending with a few rows of garter stitch.
I used 5mm Addi turbos, and the yarn is a 100% wool scottish tweed that came from the Avoca sale last year (thanks Sara and Cheryl!). I’ve used about half the cone, so I reckon I spend about €6 on the yarn. Bargain!
The sleeves are possibly a little too puffy, and I need to get a good button for it, but all in all I can’t wait for the winter!
Of course, now I’ve finished the two items I was making myself finish before I cast on for the hemlock ring blanket I have no interest in starting it at all. In fact, I may even carry on finishing off other items that are on the needles.
Wow! I’m going to look for buttons in jumble sales now there is serious stuff off the production line! Congratulations!
13 May 2008 at 10:07 pm
Oooo, I like the sweater. Great job!!! Let me know if the Hemlock ever gives you a passing fancy. The weather here is finally beginning to warm and the idea of knitting a blanket is less and less appealing. Market bags…that’s what I’m busy with at the moment.
14 May 2008 at 1:53 am
very nice! lovely color and great job on the modifications! i am very impressed. congrats to you for finishing up two great sweaters!
14 May 2008 at 3:17 am
That is super keen!
14 May 2008 at 7:09 am
Gorgeous sweater - the color is so pretty too. Very nice job with this project.
14 May 2008 at 10:39 pm