FO: fitted knits puff-sleeved cardigan
thanks for all the sweet birthday wishes!
after waiting 2 long days for it to dry, my finished puff-sleeved cardigan is ready!
details:
pattern: puff-sleeved feminine cardigan from stefanie japel's fitted knits
yarn: cascade 220 heathers, uh, in pink? just over 3 hanks
needles:inox circulars, us6
buttons: vintage, from my stash(i knew all that hoarding would pay off someday)
mods: i made the 34 inch size, but did fewer raglan increases for a tighter fit. i cast on an extra 7 stitches at each side after the collar and knit the button bands as i went, inserting a buttonhole ever 15 rows. i changed the peplum to just make it plain, and separated it into 4 sections increasing on each side of the 4 markers on 4 right side rows, so it would still flare out a bit. i also lengthened the body, trying it on as i went to get it just as long as i wanted. whew! sounds like a lot of changes, but really not.
thoughts: top down! top down! rah! rah! rah! obviously i cannot resist the lure of a top down sweater. i love running to the mirror and trying it on as i go! i hate seaming! this pattern is super cute, kind of a cross between a little jacket and cardigan. nice.
Comments
HOLYBAJEEZUS that is cute!! I know everyone flipped for this pattern but the picture on the model hadn't totally sold me...it looks fan-frickin'-tastic. Did you slightly de-pouf the sleeves? Three skeins...I'm just aghast about that! That's awesome.
Oh, and Montreal--I spent a boatload of time and cash at American Apparel too! I've always dreamt of the ease of a school uniform and their stuff comes pretty close.
Posted by: Cirilia | March 30, 2007 09:27 AM
Ooh, how cute! It fits you perfectly! Good job on the mods.
Have you tried aiming a fan at slow-to-dry handknits? I swear that anything will dry overnight!
Posted by: Veronique | March 30, 2007 09:32 AM
just brilliant!!
Posted by: geertje | March 30, 2007 09:46 AM
oh this is so cute! i love it. don't you love top-down raglans? i will never knit regular back and forth kinda sweaters cuz i hate seams too.
Posted by: nihal | March 30, 2007 09:54 AM
It looks great! I love that color, too. Great sweater, congrats! :D
Posted by: jess | March 30, 2007 10:19 AM
I love it!
Posted by: Kellie | March 30, 2007 10:35 AM
that turned out SO cute! i swear, you always make the best sweaters. :)
Posted by: melissa | March 30, 2007 11:25 AM
very cute!
Posted by: erika | March 30, 2007 11:47 AM
I love your mods!! It looks so great on you! Gosh I need to knit one of these! :)
Posted by: Leah | March 30, 2007 12:01 PM
It's gorgeous.
Posted by: Corvus | March 30, 2007 12:10 PM
Lovely Cardi..... I love the modifications you have made. This pattern is next on my list to do after I have finished my current project Well done!
Posted by: Tajhia | March 30, 2007 12:27 PM
I love your version better than the original. Very preety in pink.
Posted by: Nurseshar | March 30, 2007 01:09 PM
I love the color and the fit is perfect. The buttons are perfect. Well done.
Posted by: Julie | March 30, 2007 02:23 PM
It looks awesome, love the colour!
Posted by: lcord | March 30, 2007 04:09 PM
BEAUTIFUL! I love pink and love your cardi. It's wonderful.
Posted by: amanda | March 30, 2007 04:38 PM
I like how to changed the button band. I definitely support minimizing the finishing. It's gorgeous! :)
Posted by: kate | March 30, 2007 04:50 PM
Adorable, I looooove it! This book is responsible for me ending my knitting hiatus, but I was a little torn about where to start...I think you may have helped me make my decision.
Now if I can just decide on a color...
Posted by: tracy | March 30, 2007 08:09 PM
WOW! Absolutely beautiful. I must make one.
Posted by: blossom | March 30, 2007 09:06 PM
Oh, you're good... you're VERY good! You have hook, line, and sinker ready to commit to knitting this baby! So beautiful. You look fabulous in your new awesomest, cutest sweater ever. And the buttons = heart!
Posted by: knittingphilistine | March 30, 2007 10:13 PM
So. Cute. I love the modifications you made. It fits you perfectly and is just so precious! Yay!
Posted by: Karma | March 30, 2007 11:31 PM
Ooh, I love it! I'm glad to hear that your mods worked out, I'm planning many of the same. I especially like it without the lace. Good job!
Posted by: stitchywitch | March 31, 2007 03:38 AM
VERY cute! I just got the book, and wanted to make this sweater. I love the vintage buttons.
Posted by: Daphne Jean | March 31, 2007 11:45 AM
Beautiful! The fit is perfect. And just in time for Spring!
Posted by: Kim | March 31, 2007 12:42 PM
yay! so cute. isnt cascade 200 the best?
i covet your vintage button collection. they finish your garments beautifully!
Posted by: kate | March 31, 2007 02:23 PM
Your cardigan looks great. I love your choice of colour too.
Posted by: Estee | April 1, 2007 04:29 AM
LOVE it! Chic and timeless. Perfect!
Posted by: DonnaC | April 1, 2007 09:49 AM
Cute and smart!
Posted by: emily | April 1, 2007 09:50 AM
Beautiful and it fits you perfectly. I especially love the neck. Maybe I will buy the book after all. :D
Posted by: isel | April 1, 2007 03:27 PM
This is SO SO AWESOME! I love it! I particularly like the red buttons on the pink! (i'm wearing a pink cardigan with red shows today and I reckon i'm pretty cool, so you must knock people out in this!)
Posted by: Kristie | April 1, 2007 07:31 PM
Absolutely beautiful! And a nice colour.
Greetings from Germany
Posted by: Tina | April 2, 2007 06:23 AM
I'm late to the party, but I just wanted to add my compliments to the pile. The sweater is beautiful! I love the color and the buttons, and it looks like it fits great. Super job!
Posted by: seedless grape | April 2, 2007 01:14 PM
I love your sweater. The color, fit, the buttons. You did a beautiful job. I just ordered the book today and can't wait to try a pattern. Let me know about the cupcake book. I am a pastry cook and I can't get enough of how cute cupcakes can be. Happy Birthday too!!
Posted by: Devon | April 8, 2007 05:09 PM
That is sooo cute. This is probably my favorite pattern in the book, and you've done a wonderful job. I may have to copy and make mine in pink!
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 12, 2007 06:44 PM
awesome - i wish i'd thought about adding on the button band as i was going along too - oh well - i'm down to the peplum now....so no going back....but i like what you've done w/out the lace in the peplum...how exactly did you increase to get that slight flare? i'd love to know! thanks!
lyn
Posted by: lyn | April 17, 2007 09:18 AM
It is sooo cute! I am making one right now. How did you do the sleeve pouf increases? Your's doesn't look as poufy as the picture in the book and I like your's better!
Posted by: Kristin | May 14, 2007 08:51 PM
You know, I thought that might be my first post-pregnancy knit for myself, but your version totally cemented the plan. So gorgeous. Well done!
Posted by: JulieFrick | June 3, 2007 11:45 AM