If there's one thing I've learned from these particular photos, it's don't photograph a blue sweater against a blue wall. Duh! Anyway, I can't stomach a re-shoot at this moment, and I have such a backlog of projects to photograph that I am accepting these as "good enough." I hope you will, too. :-)
This is the Newsom Cardigan by Bristol Ivy. This is such a cool design. You start at the center back hem and increase to form the V-shape on the back that extends around the underarms and forms the front raglan sleeve shaping. This was a pretty quick knit, too.
The yarn is Berroco Corsica, which is 90% cotton/10% cashmere. Lovely to knit with and to wear.
This did require some pretty aggressive blocking at the back hem where the V comes to a point, but I was able to get it nice and flat. Unfortunately, you can see the lines formed by my drying rack. Oh well.
This is a great layering cardigan for fall, when the weather is still pretty warm here. The raglan sleeves stay put on my shoulders, too, which isn't always the case with this shape. I could see more of these in my future.
Great knit, and the back is wonderful! You're really good at this craft!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cherie! I really do love knitting. :-)
DeleteWhat a cool design Jenny!! Blue is one of my favorite colors too! (Sweater and the wall, LOL!!). I can definitely see why you would want more of these, it's a really cute sweater!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely can't go wrong with blue!
DeleteSo cute! This or hitofude? (Or both, maybe :-) I finished that giant green cardigan I've been knitting, but now I want to make a lighter open front in light grey for winter-ish here.
ReplyDeleteThe KnitPicks catalog came and I want to buy all the things...
I know that feeling. Definitely both cardis. :-) This one knits up quicker than Hitofude since it is a heavier weight yarn and no lace. This one is cozier (stockinette and garter stitch vs lace), so yeah, make this one for fall and Hitofude for spring! Problem solved.
DeleteI love this sweater and am going to check out the pattern right now!
ReplyDeleteCan I use a DK weight yarn Alpaca on this pattern?
ReplyDeleteI don't see why not. Just check your gauge!
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