My First Cardi
Here she is ... Sitcom Chic. I stalled on this project a few times (sleeves and button bands). I got quite confused with the sleeves instructions so I emailed the designer, Bonne Marie Burns. To my surprise, I got a response back very quickly with some clarification. Talk about Customer Service (and this is a free pattern). Thanks Ms. Burns!!!
This project has a lot of firsts for me. I learned a lot! Let's mention a few:
1. Knitting sleeves in the round since I actually started this project before the Hourglass Sweater.
2. Now I know how to create eyelets.
3. Picking up stitches for button bands and collar.
All I need now is the perfect button.
Pattern: Knitty Spring 2003
Yarn: Lion Cotton-Ease in Cherry Red
Needles: Addi Circular in US 5 and 8
(July 5 - September 26, 2005)
8 comments:
Wow! Just lovely! You should be VERY proud of yourself!
Excellent job!! I am doing the neck shaping now and hope to finish mine up before the end of the weekend. I did mine in Popsical blue.
Gosh... You have made two Really Great looking Sweaters... Excellent Job !!!
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Very nice!! Congratulations!
Congratulations! I love the color and can't wait to see it on you! I haven't knit a cardi yet either, but am going to be starting one for Scott very soon :)
Wonderful! I have one in Cherry Red OTN right now, but have only done a few rows. Want to have it for Xmas. Have a silver button with Celtic knot, but am thinking Santa button for the season, then swap to the silver one.
Thanks for your comment on my ribby. I love it and have been wearing it as my fall coat.
Your sitcom chic is OUTSTANDING.
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