The Maine Cardigan
Pattern: Must Have Cardigan.
Yarn: Bartlett Yarns Fisherman 2-ply, in Spice Heather, bought in New Harbor, ME.
Needles: Size #5.
Comments and Changes: The pattern seems awfully complex but it really isn't! I actually had it memorized right by the end of the back. The only changes I made were shorter sleeves and no moss stitch on the underarms due to fear of being too bulky. Ah and yes, I knitted it all in size #5 needles, not #6 and #7. Even though the yarn seems rough in the beginning, I love the smell of the oils and most of all, it gives a fantastic stitch definition. It softened immensely after it was soaked and it blocked beautifully. I also love the cedar buttons, by Pack River Buttonworks, that I bought at Stix. After all the adventures, the final result is fantastic. It's the warmest cardigan I have, and I thought I was going to burst I was so proud of myself when I put it on the first time!
14 comments:
Claudia, this is absolutely stunning! The pictures themselves are so well-done, that they really show off the beautiful sweater. A great fit, and so flattering. I love it! I am sure you will wear it all of the time - you should!
Breathtaking! Absolutely gorgeous. Those buttons really are the perfect finishing touch.
That is a beautiful piece of work that will last you a lifetime. No wonder you are proud. Congratulations!
Your Must Have Cardigan is phenomenal! I still feel that same "burst of pride" you mentioned everytime that I wear mine...by far my favorite sweater!
Beautiful! I am incredibly impressed with your knitting and wish I could handle such a pattern. (Even with charts, I haven't mastered the fisherman knit.)
Congratulations. The yarn looks like the pattern was designed with it in mind. You deserve to be proud of yourself!
Wow! I didn't know people actually lived in places that look like that, awesome! The cardi goes very well with the beach environment. =)
Gorgeous...I must knit this (someday...)!
ohhhh Claudia it looks fantastic!!!!
The stitch defination is awesome!! Well Done!!!
Did you get your hair cut lady??
OMIGOD you finished it!!!! A major FO didnt finish out 06 WELL DONE!
That's stunning - you should be bursting!
Absolutely gorgeous!
I luv it what an excellent job you did ...looks fab!!!
It's beautiful!!!!!
Bartlett's a great choice - the cardigan looks beautiful!
Post a Comment