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i am a fairly consistent cardigan knitter. consistent in that i seem to manage about one a year, and i always seem to finish them right at the end of winter when its turning too warm to wear them.
here then, is the latest effort, the ‘flaming june’ cardigan, from knitty spring/summer 2012.
according to ravelry i started it in march 2012 and i finally finished it, ready to wear, last monday, september 17. thats actually not that bad, for me. think about it this way. its a lot of knitting, in my size, to finish a stocking stitch/garter ridge cardigan, in madeline tosh merino light sportweight, on 3.75mm needles. it took a completely monogomous effort at the end, and a few days to block all the pieces.
then i needed some help from rosered to pin the sleeves so i could sew them into the armholes (backstitch, for stability. it looks a bit messy here but it smooths out when they’re on my arms)
and then mattress stitching the sleeve seams
and then sewing in all the ends.
there is a lot to like about this cardigan, the reverse garter ridge for the collar,
the lovely points on the sleeves and hips
i particularly love the points on the sleeves, they make me feel like wonderwoman.
i’m really happy with this, the lovely soft drape of the fabric, the gorgeous colour (‘ink’) that is very much me.
and even though i’ve lost 9 kilos since i started this cardigan, im still really happy with the fit. of course, by the time i wear it next winter, it might be too big, but i dont think i’ll care.
k xx
photos and accessories courtesy of knitabulous
love it! such perfect little details, and huge fan of that inky colour palette too
It’s gorgeous and the little details really do add to the appeal. Well done on a timely finished piece.
Such a great pattern for you, Wonder Woman! Great colour, gorgeous yarn, suits you so well!
I love those gauntlets! I just finished mine in time for warm spring weather, too… well, it’s not like there won’t be another winter!
I found myself humming the Wonder Woman theme tune while looking at your lovely new cardi. I am trying for a cardi a year now too. I just have a tiny bit to finish two for this Winter. Wow, is that all one piece and the sleeves and that’s all?? No wonder it was such a huge effort. It’s much more difficult if you have more stitches and fewer pieces. It looks fabulous and I am sure there is still some cardi wearing weather left!!
Lovely! I think I’ve got some DK stashed away in that colour for a hat for David. Maybe it needs to be mine
What a satisfying outcome. The texture produced by the garter stitch ridges is such a pleasing detail. I look forward to seeing it – even if I do have to wait till next winter!
This is so so beautiful DrK. The colour, the texture, those gorgeous points on the sleeves, everything. And it looks amazing on you too. Hooray for happy handknits! I can’t wait to ooh and aah over it properly!
OMG it is just gorgeous – and great photos
I love the colour and the shape really suits you
go the cardie – cardies frock for eva
You know my mother wants me to knit her one of these now, and she’s an extremely tough crowd. It is perfect on you.
It doesn’t look very heavy. Maybe you’ll get a few wearings out of it before your weather turns. Evenings are still cool, aren’t they?
It’s a beautiful piece. You do wonderful work.
Mmmm – what a fabulous cardigan – love it and the colour is divine. I could have the same seasonal curse I think – unless you’re a super quick monogamous knitter when the cardi urge hits at the start of autumn it’s going to wind up being done too late so often. You’re up on me though – I seem to skip the starting bit – so at least you’re building up your collection and oversize cardis always have their place.
The cardi looks amazing – and you look fabbo in it, too!
Very nice cardi.