Finally, the simple, quick Cropped Cardigan Redux in done! Here's the project info:
- Pattern: Paton's Canadian Living (they don't name their patterns).
- Yarn: Elann's Peruvian Pure Alpaca
- problem with pattern: none that I found (second time knitting it, so didn't spend as much time reading the directions...)
- changes to the pattern: I added a moss stitch filler to the center of the main cable section. Used alpaca instead of wool.
- notes: this is the second time I've knit this sweater. I made it years ago, while at my heaviest. I wore it a lot, but it's not a flattering fit any more. Decided to do an other one.
Overall, I'm very happy with it. The alpaca makes for a lovely, soft drapy fabric and I got much better stitch definition than I expected (bonus). I probably made one size too small, but since I rarely button it, it's fine. Special thanks goes out to Tori who provided me with a gift certificate to Elann as a thank you for some yarn I sent her.
Yesterday I started a webring for the FLAK. It did take up a lot more of my day than I expected, but it's sooo nice to jump from blog to blog to see everyone's swatches and saddles! So, here's my obligatory FLAK picture (yes, the saddles are close, but not quite done... between the ring management and finishing up the Cropped Cardy Redux and a little... well maybe a lot... of Ratchet and Clank, I didn't quite finish them. It's first on my list today).
So I can now check one project off my list... that means I get to start 3 more, right?????
OOOOH AAAAH Lovely sweater. I can see why you remade it. Good for you for losing weight, not easy! Thanks for the FLAK ring and button. Makes all this even more fu :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful sweater. I think the moss stitch in the diamonds really improves the design. I'll add my thanks for the FLAK ring too. It's fascinating to see everyone's work.
ReplyDeleteWow! That seemed so fast! And it looks great.
ReplyDeleteOh. My. It is beautiful! Now what will Cindy start next?
ReplyDeleteLove the cardigan Cindy!!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! I say take the old one and turn it into a pillow.
ReplyDeleteGreat sweater- love those buttons!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for the lovely comments about the Cropped Cardy Redux. I am very pleased with how it turned out!
ReplyDeleteThe sweater really came out great. I love the cables and moss stitch.
ReplyDeleteCindy--
ReplyDeleteI've been desperately Googling, trying to find a single skein of Peruvian Pure Alpaca in color 402 to finish two border repeats of the Flower Petal Shawl from elann. I found the picture of your cropped cardigan (wow!) and thought it *might* be the same color. If it is, would you happen to have any left that you might be willing to part with? I could trade or pay cash... I know this borders on stalking, but I'd really like to finish this project without having to add a contrasting border as a "design feature."
Thanks. --Annie (annie dot tarbox at gmail dot com)