Pattern: Garter Yoke Cardigan by Melissa LaBarre from Knit 1 Fall/Winter 08
Yarn: Cascade 220 in shade #9326 Colonial Blue heather
Needles: Knitpicks/Knitpro harmony interchangeables 5.0 mm
Mods: Knit as per 36″ then I did additional decreases to give waist stitch count for 34″ size, then followed the pattern for that size. Picked up 5 additional stitches on each underarm when starting sleeve (I have had gappiness there on previous raglans), then decreased in 4 pairs over 6″ to remove these stitches and make the upper arm fit snugly.
I loved every minute of knitting this cardigan. It went really quickly because of the thickness of the yarn (worsted) and I loved knitting with cascade 220. I’ve been trying out taking the train to work for the last couple of weeks – it takes longer, but I get plenty of knitting time, and a lot of this cardi was done on the train.
I think I will wear this lots in the cooler months.
The cardigan looks fabulous. I can’t wait to see it on Wednesday (although it’s probably too hot to be cardigan weather at the moment).
By: Liz T. on June 30, 2009
at 11:11 am
Its lovely. That colour really suits you too
By: Samgoose on June 30, 2009
at 5:55 pm
Wow, it looks amazing! To be honest, I hadn’t really thought much of that pattern in the mag, but your’s is really lovely! Might have to look again at the pattern now….
By: yarndancer on July 1, 2009
at 6:33 pm
That looks lovely!
By: Sharon on July 3, 2009
at 7:53 pm