All About Sweaters
Life has been busy here. With my travels coming up soon, I've been working, seeing our parents, trying to finish a project for a show. And, most importantly, trying to set up travel knitting projects! Even summer vacation is busy.
I have finished the cardigan for my daughter, Rachel, with just over a week until I fly to Florida. I'll give her the sweater then -- and hope that it fits!
It's the Windchill Cardigan by Melissa LaBarre. The pattern is easy and well-written. I used Valley Superwash DK, which was lovely to work with and is a good value for the price. I really like the waffle-weave edging.
With that done, I have tracked down my Vodka Lemonade sweater, which I'm knitting in Cascade Sport-Weight.
I was able to slip it on today, and I think it's going to fit. I have broad shoulders, so I added some length to the raglan shaping. It's a very sweet little pattern, but I'm not sure it was smart to make it in wool. It's more of a summer sweater.
Maybe I'll make a second? I don't know. That seed-stitch collar took forever!
You have good taste in sweaters! It will make for good vacation knitting-it will work for Fall , I'm sure! Happy travels ahead!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish and a beautiful start! I love how seed stitch looks but hate how slow it is.
ReplyDeleteI love that cardigan. It's next up in my queue if I ever get these two that I have on the needles done.
ReplyDeleteLovely cardis. You are right. Seed stitch takes FOREVER!!! Safe travels to Florida.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful knitting! And, I love your Vodka Lemonade!
ReplyDeleteThe sapphire cardigan is beautiful - a classic design. Seed stitch takes me forever to knit. I think the Vodka Lemonade cardigan could easily be worn at work during the winter. Have a safe trip to a Florida.
ReplyDeleteLovely, wearable sweaters. I love that seed stitch collar. The charm of that seed stitch will make it worth the time and effort in the end. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love your Windchill Cardigan (especially with that waffle edging) and I bet your daughter will, too! You have been a busy knitter of beautiful sweaters!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cardigan! Your daughter is one lucky gal. I love the waffle details, too.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous time visiting your daughter! Try to get to Shark Valley if you've not been there before; it's very interesting. Love your sweaters! You are a good finisher!
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