Boy oh boy — this poor little neglected blog skipped the entire month of February — I can’t believe it’s been so long since I posted. Isn’t it funny — back in the old days of blogging, if I went 4 or 5 days without posting, I thought it was the end. Of something. How things have changed! Maybe I just said everything I had to say. Or, more likely, it’s just been pretty busy and yet boring around here, so nothing too exciting going on. {Sigh}.
I have managed to finish a sweater though. I started this sweater forever-ago — at least several years. I’ve worked a lot on it this winter and now it’s done. Yay!
I walked into my LYS a few years ago and one of the sales ladies was wearing her version of this sweater. I saw those variegated stripes and knew it was a sweater for me. I LOVE the way the colors subtly change — especially the blues as they fade into green {Swoon}
The pattern is Diversey Cardigan by Dawn Slugg. If I’d only seen the pattern, I would have never made it. But seeing it on a real live person did the trick. It’s made by alternating 2 rows of Kauni Effectgarn yarn in color EQ with 2 rows of Kauni Effectgarn yarn in, I think ES (I can’t find the ball band ;-8) The EQ is the variegated ball in colors and the ES is a variegated gray and black yarn.
I used size 5 needles and I lengthened the main body by about 20% — the pattern had the length end just about at the hip bone and I like my tops to be a little longer. I SO wish you could feel the drape on this sweater — it’s so light and, well, drapey LOL. Those little square armholes look a little weird when the sweater is laid out flat, but you don’t really notice them when it’s on ’cause they hit near the underarm.
I’m planning to wear it with a little denim top. Just like the model in the shop — if it’s good enough for her, it’s good enough for me! ;-D
Someday I’ll have quilting to show again — winter just makes me want to knit though. Hope you’re surviving the season — hot or cold, wherever you are. Have a great week!
XOXO,
Anna
WOW! That’s gorgeous. What an interesting use of color; I think it will look fabulous with jeans. This is inspiring; my knitting is at a ten-year low.
that is a cute sweater – I have wondered what you were up too –
That is very pretty. I have been crocheting blankets lately, but sewing is starting to come back now too.
This is just about the coolest sweater I’ve seen in….forever. Lucky you!!!
I am trying so hard to find the bouncing bunny pattern by Lori Valley. Can you help me?
Thank you.
Love, love, love your cardigan!
I’m the same with blogging… it used to have to be two or three times a week or I felt I was neglecting it now it’s good if I manage two or three times a month! I often think I should write a blog post but then put it on Instagram instead and then the moment passes. Different times, busy lives I guess.
However, I still like reading your posts when they come and just love this sweater. The colours are stunning!
wee! what a great sweater. It must have been fun to knit up
It’s a beauty! I wish I had patience enough to knit up a sweater like that. Right now I am making a traditional, old fashioned granny square blanket. Frannie asked for it as she sees one like it on Amy and Sheldon’s couch on Big Bang Theory. Of course, I said, YES! She was hoping it would be ready for her birthday, Monday, but I’m not quite there yet, plus I have to do the border, and I’m thinking it will be crocheted pom-poms all around, and you know how long those take to make. Frannie will be 18. Pretend I didn’t say that.
What a fun sweater. It looks just like you. Glad you finished it!
Such a fun sweater! My IG feed is full of lovely knit projects these days but I am still a hold out…or rather I still can’t knit so I admire everyone else’s super cute projects!
Oh, that’s LOVELY!
What a beautiful sweater, Anna! Both the design and the colors. Wow.
Amalia
xo