I have been so busy keeping up with inaugural events in the Netherlands over at The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor blog...just not much time to sew! Do you read this blog? I love it - all the latest on royal fashions, jewel collections, tiaras, families, and events. So interesting - great pics, lots of historical background, and very interesting commentary.
And I have been feeling a bit lazy. I was actually unwell all of January and February, March was recovery - and April has been such a nice month. Just enjoying feeling so well.
I went back and took a long look at my fuschia Weekend Retreat Cardi, the one that came out a couple sizes too big, and decided the yarn just does not work. It is a worsted weight and looks clunky. But I do love the color!
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| Weekend Retreat Cardi |
The pattern suggests using a cotton yarn, but many knitters mentioned that the cardi weighs a ton when done in cotton. Wool and other animal fibers are out, so I looked through my acrylic stash and pulled out some grey Red Heart designer sport yarn. Much better! It's lighter, and the cardi fits nicely. On this one I added two buttonholes on the upper right side band. Liking it and will wear it in a pic soon.
The pattern is available, no cost, on Ravelry or at Lion Brand Yarns.
Ravelry has soooo many cute cardigan patterns. Here are two more I've put in my project library:
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| 108-22 Jacket |
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| Arianna Jacket by Universal Yarn |
Today I did the cast-on for the back of the Arianna jacket, in an ivory designer sport yarn - all 156 stitches. The markers are my way of counting every 10 stitches when I'm casting on. Otherwise I would have to restart a gazillion times :-)
Back to my knitting and a movie. I hope everyone has a nice week. Bye for now! Coco
That blog is sooo addictive! God bless the fine work you both do!
ReplyDeleteA super little cardi. Knitting is right up there among my favorite things to do, especially when there's something really interesting going on in TV land.
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