Monday, December 31, 2007

Sienna Cardigan


Pattern: Sienna Cardigan from Interweave Knits, Fall 2006
Yarn: Malabrigo Worsted (5.5 skeins)
Color: Emerald (135)
Needles: Bamboo Circulars, Size 7
Variations: I changed the rolled cuffs to ribbed. To compensate for my different row gauge, I added an extra 3/4 repeat of the lace along the button band.




I love this yarn. I did a trial run of how my skin would react to it by making a hat first. It is the only wool that I have been able to wear directly against my skin without freaking out. It is so soft and the colors kept me happy the whole time I was knitting it. This is the first fitted sweater that I have made and I am so glad that it turned out. I have been known to have gauge issues so it is quite rewarding when all of the swatching, washing and calculating pays off!

3 comments:

  1. trinity... this is so beautiful! what a lovely job. :)

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  2. this really is gorgeous!! nice NICE work :)

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  3. No way . . . you knit a sweater that actually fits you?! Wow, good job! Love you, Mom

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