tea leaves: the sequel
recently i resolved to divide my knitting time equally between work and personal projects. so far, i've been pretty good at sticking to it, and as a result, i have a new cardigan to wear.
this is the second one that i've knit. the first went to live at madelinetosh headquarters.
pattern: tea leaves (my own) available for purchase here
yarn: madelinetosh tosh dk (formerly called tosh worsted) 4 skeins in malachite for the size 34"
needles: 4 and 5mm
mods: shortened body by 1" and made 3/4 length sleeves that lined up perfectly with the end of the body. it's a perfect transitional weather piece, and it will get lots of wear now that spring is around the corner. because of the shorter length, i used less yarn than called for. also, i got stitch, but not row gauge, so my ruched areas are narrower than the original. i considered adding 2 more rows to those sections, but i ended up liking how it looked and decided not to.
i've been wearing this sweater everyday since it finished blocking. i'm so happy to have another finished knit in my closet. i predict a few more finished sweaters in the coming month or two.
Comments
This one is just as gorgeous as the first one! I recently saw some Madelintosh yarn at a store here in London and was tempted, but the price was quite out of my range... I'll just have to save up and get it, though, this pattern is too irresistable!
Posted by: Ivana | March 15, 2010 07:36 PM
Gorgeous! Perfect color at this time of the year! Congratulations!
Posted by: Maryse | March 15, 2010 07:49 PM
Lovely! I'm just about finished with my Tea Leaves. It's such a nice pattern, and I can't wait to wear it. In fact, it's time now to watch a DVD and get back to work on the second sleeve!
Posted by: Bonnie | March 15, 2010 07:52 PM
Gorgeous color! It looks great on you. I'm spinning for one now, so it's taking forEVER. Can't wait to finally have one, too!
Posted by: Chris | March 15, 2010 08:39 PM
This is gorgeous, and love the color too. Nice job.
Posted by: diane | March 15, 2010 08:55 PM
I love that pattern. Your cardi, in that size, is perfect for you. Mine gets bigger and bigger as I wash it... (not the same yarn, we don't have Madelintosh in Quebec... too bad)I'm thinking to knit another one...
Posted by: Chantal B | March 15, 2010 09:15 PM
Beautiful sweater and yarn. Just perfect, even if your row gauge wasn't in synch.
Posted by: Laurie | March 16, 2010 09:30 AM
It's gorgeous!! the colour looks amazing. Great job!!
Posted by: Julie | March 16, 2010 09:52 AM
Wow! This is so beautiful! Your sweater patterns are so lovely and this is exactly the kind of inspiration I needed today, thank you!
Posted by: Michelle | March 16, 2010 10:17 AM
I looks beautiful!
Posted by: Windsor Grace | March 16, 2010 10:47 AM
Wow - what a great pattern - and how nice I have some Madtosh to work with!
Posted by: Guinifer | March 16, 2010 12:58 PM
Your sweater is gorgeous; I can't wait to get working on my Tea Leaves. Just waiting on delivery of my yarn!!!
Posted by: Barb T. | March 17, 2010 07:52 AM
Color is gorgeous! I love the sweater.
Posted by: Sunsetknitter | March 17, 2010 01:43 PM
Love the color. I have seen your sweater patterns on soulemama and I have seen some of the knits for Lucy in the purple house. Very beautiful and inspiring. I have been knitting for a few months and hope to graduate from scarves and doll sweaters to your sweater patterns. So inspiring.
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Posted by: SweetDEBORAH | March 20, 2010 11:30 PM
Just gorgeous! My Tosh Merino came today and I'm about to cast on! Thanks for the enlarging tips via Ravelry!
Posted by: Sri | March 22, 2010 09:03 PM
Wowsa! I just purchased this pattern last week and now I randomly stumble across your blog through ravelry. I love it! This is my reward sweater for finishing all my summer projects. I can't wait.
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hey there... we met over the weekend at the yarn store. I was the lady in the garter yoke cardi running around after the little toddling person covered in yarn. I just wanted to say that *this* was the pattern of yours that I totally spaced on the name of, but desperately wish to make (just as soon as I run out of holiday and birthday knits for my kids). Anyhow, I love the pattern, and both of your versions look great.
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