Pattern: #22 Garter Yoke Cardigan from Knit 1 Winter 2008
Yarn: my own handspun - top portion is Dragonfly fibers and bottom is from Serendipity Farms.
Needles: Size 9
Alterations: I made the yoke much more rounded than the pattern called for - I cast on fewer stitches and increased evenly around the yoke to create a round neck instead of a square neck.
I had quite a hard time finding the right buttons for this cardigan. I had an idea in my head of what I wanted - or what I thought I wanted. I was looking for a natural wood button. But when I got to Joann's (the only place I know that has a wide variety of buttons!) I was so dissapointed! Most of the buttons I liked only had around 4 available. I needed 9! I kept on looking around and happened on these amazing leather buttons. I held my breath as I counted how many there were - Yes!! There were just enough. I love their deep brown color against the yoke.
I love my first handspun sweater and will hopefully have another one after my Olympic knitting!
20 comments:
Wow! This came out great! I love the color combination. I love aqua with anything (silly me). As usual, awesome photos. Great visiting your blog again. Take care, Nancy
Oh, that looks so cozy! I, too, love the aqua trim, especially on the cuffs.
Your sweater looks gorgeous! I love the colors and it looks like it fits you very well. :o)
It's beautiful! That color combination is fabulous.
OMG YOU LOOK AWESOME!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE WAY IT CAME OUT!!!!!!!!
Beautiful! The colors in the Dragonfly fibers are so brilliant. The buttons set it off beautifully.
My, My is this a beautiful sweater or what. I love the color combo. I would wear this sweater to death if it were mine !
Jody, that is wonderful and beautiful! Isn't it great to work with your own handspun?
Such a lovely sweater. I really like the dragonfly yarn, it works perfect with your handspun. The buttons look like they were made just for this sweater. Wishing you a great day. :)
This is gorgeous! Makes me want to try to knit a sweater!! You look amazing modeling it. :)
It looks great and you look very pretty in it. Perfect colors for you!
very pretty♥ I love the colors together, and the changes you made. Great job!
It's beautiful!!! Great buttons, they just pop and look good!
I forgot to add that I love your rounded yoke and the contrasting cuffs!
It turned out great - congrats!!
Awesome sweater. I love the colors and I think the buttons are a perfect touch.
That is such a beautiful sweater. The leather buttons suit it perfectly.
That's beautiful! Thanks for reminding me to stay focused w/ my spinning!
Wow a whole sweater out of your own homespun. So impressive. It looks amazing.
Jodi, I didn't realize that ALL of that sweater was your handspun - I just assumed the brown was a commercial yarn. What's that they say about assuming . . . ? :O)
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