Belle
And, now: Look! No dyelot stripe!
Details:
Pattern: Belle, from Mission Falls book Quinte Scrapbook.
Yarn: Mission Falls 1824 cotton, color Cosmos. The color is most true in the first photo. Its an old color, but it is still so great. In fact, it might be possible that I have 2 more sweaters worth of this color in my yarn closet. However, no one is around right now who is willing to confirm that rumor.
No changes to pattern. Wait, I may have made it longer. I made it 23.5" in length and I believe the pattern was shorter but I can't find it right now.
Was it worth the big rip? YES. Will it be my knitting-soiree-go-to-sweater? I haven't worn it yet in this 80 degree weather and only wearing will tell. But so far I know: it is comfy, it is sweet. I give it an A.
posted by Emily at 10:26 PM
16 Comments:
OH MY GOSH! I'm knocked over. I've been looking for a slighly boxy/shaped (not an oxymoron to me), stylish (i.e., no bottom band) cabled cardigan. You made it and made it well.
Nancy, Knitting Wench
I love it! The color's great, too.
Definitely worth the extra time it took to rip!
What a great sweater! Thanks for sharing it - enjoy!
I give it an A++.
And you also get extra credit for ripping and reknitting.
Absolutely lovely.KS
Sweet mercy, that's a fine looking cardigan! It was so worth the re-knit to eliminate the stripe. Tres Belle!
The color is beautiful, I soooo wish I could knit.
In summer, you show off the handknit cardigans by TYING THEM AROUND YOUR NECK. As if you are worried about a chilly breeze kicking up at any moment.
I have some Rowan handknit cotton in that orchid pink color, saving it for a cardi for myself....your Belle is awesome. xox Kay
Love it! It is such a great color ( for ME!) Did you make the skirt as well?
Beautiful!!
Very nice - I give it an A too!
Nice color
Did you get your package?? Hope so : )
rohanknitter
Not only beautiful ... it looks great on you also!
Wow, great colour, nice work.
it looks wonderful. i love that pattern.
i think my grandmother made me a sweater in that same color 30 years ago. unfortunately it was acrylic.
Ooo, pretty! What a lovely sweater. Me likey.
It's amazing and that color is the best!!! Makes me want to run down to the nearest yarn shop.
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