Cobblestone cardigan, really-truly finished!
I sent several hours putting in the pockets this morning, and was wearing it when Dan got home. He took these pictures right then, so it *still* isn’t blocked!
The pockets are nice and deep. They go right down to where the border starts. I’m happy it’s a cold, rainy day, so I can wear it! By the way, this top-down, one-piece sweater was inspired by Jared Flood’s Cobblestone Pullover. Thanks, Jared!
Kristin said,
February 22, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
I love it! It’s great great great, and great on you :) I love how long you made it too.
michael said,
February 23, 2008 @ 8:19 am
So good!
susan said,
February 23, 2008 @ 9:31 am
Wow that was knitted fast. It looks great!
Wish that my red cardigan was zooming along as quickly.
Soozan said,
February 23, 2008 @ 4:52 pm
Darling Kayray - I adore it - so wonderful to see you and see you IN IT!!!! Gorgeous.
Kathy said,
February 23, 2008 @ 10:47 pm
Unbelievable! That looks great! I love the movement in that middle picture.
Thomasean said,
February 24, 2008 @ 4:04 pm
I found the pattern In IWK. Please tell me how to convert it into a cardigan.
WOW!!!!!!!
kara said,
February 24, 2008 @ 4:12 pm
Hi Thomasean,
I used a different yarn at a different gauge, and worked from the top down in one piece, adding buttonholes every 12 ridges as I went and knitting to fit myself. I also added a round collar instead of the original rolled edge, and made it a lot longer to be more coat-like. I increased a few times on either side of the side-columns of garter stitch to give more room in the hips. I didn’t write anything down, so all I can give you are these general guidelines. Good luck, and let’s see photos of YOUR interpretation of Jared’s lovely sweater!
Get yourself a copy of Knitting From the Top, by Barbara Walker. She’ll help you understand how to create a seamless sweater from the top down. :)
Annie said,
February 25, 2008 @ 2:01 pm
Very nice Kara, the big buttons really finish it off well! Great pictures, too, you are so cute in all your handknit winter wear!
Soozan said,
February 25, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
Now you just need to come and live with us here in wintery New York.
Betsie said,
February 28, 2008 @ 8:51 am
Fabulous! … blocking is overrate though =)