I had been warned that this yarn has a tendency to stretch out when it is washed, but it held it's shape and did not change at all after a soak in a warm bath.
The garter rib detail adds just the right amount of interest to the front panels, arms and collar.
Pattern: Cotton Cardigan
Book: Sarah Dallas Knitting
Yarn: Cestari, 3 ply D.K., 75% Cotton, 25% Wool (just over 4 skeins)
Color: Raspberry
Needles: US 2 and 5 (went down a size to get gauge)
Size: Small
Pattern Corrections: As noted here.
It's a beautiful sweater, I love it!
ReplyDeleteWow - I love the subtle details and the pockets. It looks great on you. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I really like the color of the yarn with that pattern. Good choice.
ReplyDeleteWow! The sweater turned out so nice! What's next?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - and what a great fit!
ReplyDeleteYou've done a wonderful job, well done!! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Well done. Don't you think you'll enjoy wearing it often?
ReplyDeleteIt looks absolutely gorgeous. Kudos on a job well done. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks great! Gorgeous pictures, too.
ReplyDeleteIt really turned out nice! You did a great job. It looks like the perfect sweater to wear with jeans.
ReplyDeleteIt's FABULOUS! You'll get well-deserved compliments on it every time you wear it ... which, I'm sure, will be often! Congratulations! (and I'm a tad bit envious of the leaves popping out on your trees!!!!)
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The sweater looks gorgeous! And it looks wonderful on you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteI love the sweater. The real look of a knitted garment either comes together or not when the pieces are joined. I've learned the hard way. Your color and style choices were a perfect match, and I love the buttons.I think I told you I have some of the yarn in my stash too. Yeah to Virginia Sheep!
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Wow...it fits perfectly and looks fabulous on!
ReplyDeleteOh I do like that pattern and your knit looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh, it looks great! The Things were standing here with me when I saw it, and Thing Two said, "Oh, she's so beautiful!"
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous. I'm currently being amazed by how long it takes to sew in a zipper or sew a set of buttons, even more than the seaming of the sweater. The knitting isn't done when the knitting's done, I guess.
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