I have a minor... okay, MAJOR obsession with Elann's Adara. Not sure why, but I love it. I started this pattern the Adara in Teaberry, but I was worried that I wouldn't have enough, so I recast it on with Fern.
The pattern was inspired by my friend Julie who is also knitting it (in TLC Heather... with longer sleeves. Ya, who wants to bet that I end up casting that on too?)
A great pattern/yarn combo to be sure... so glad I didn't rip back the Teaberry version, as I'm totally planning on finishing it (but I might just do little cap sleeves). Especially since I know I have enough yarn!
Project Stats:
Pattern: Radiate by Helene Rush (who is quickly becoming a favorite designer. How many Hey Teach's have I knit?)
Yarn: Elann Adara in Fern
Problems with the pattern: none. as expected. Ms. Rush knows what she's doing.
Changes to the pattern: only made 4" sleeves (we'll call that more of an impatience factor than a design change). Worked the sleeves in the round rather than flat.
Overall impressions: Love it! The color. The yarn. The pattern. The marled yarn works well with the slip stitch pattern. It was fun to knit and I love how it fits. A staple pattern to be (especially since the Teaberry one is already cast on... heehee).
It feels good to have happy project for me. Seems like it's been a while since I've been happy with a sweater for me in a while. Might be just what I needed (and thanks to Julie for the inspiration!)
I love that sweater and I usually don't like raglans. Must go get some yarn!!
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ReplyDeleteYou love it. I love it. What a great little sweater. You did an excellent job as usual!
ReplyDeleteGreat sweater! I always liked that Adara shawl that Elann has on it's website... This sweater is really beautiful!
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