Saturday, October 1, 2005

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.



Sitcom Chic
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:

Nana Sadie said...

Wow! Just lovely! You should be VERY proud of yourself!

Bonnie O. said...

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.

Knitcrazy said...

Gosh... You have made two Really Great looking Sweaters... Excellent Job !!!

http://pennyknits.blogspot.com/

Plain Jane said...

Very nice!! Congratulations!

Plain Jane said...
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
Dani said...

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 :)

Tania said...

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.

Lisa said...

Thanks for your comment on my ribby. I love it and have been wearing it as my fall coat.

Your sitcom chic is OUTSTANDING.