Bulky Cabled Cardigan
Pattern: Bulky Cabled Sweater by Glampyre
Yarn: HPY 6ply Merino in Velvet Grapes (5.5 hanks)
Needles: 8mm, 7mm, and 5.5mm Addi Turbos
Date Started: 1.05.05
Date Finished: 1.26.05
I've been wearing this all weekend and it feels great. It's comfy, warm, and soft; basically everything I wanted out of it. Hell, I even got a few compliments while out, which is always a boost to the old ego (especially when they didn't assume I made it). My new nifty sweater shaver was a must for this yarn and now I've gone a little crazy with it and started shaving every project or swatch I have laying around. Who knew it could be so addicting?
The bulky merino is one of those yarns that scares you after washing. The sweater looked like it grew by six inches while wet and I started to freak out until I remembered my swatch doing the same thing. As it dried, the merino sprung back to the right measurements. I still think I'll reblock it and get a little more length out of the sleeves and maybe the body. Actually, the one thing I want to redo is the buttonhole band. I picked up the same number of stitches and placed the buttonholes as the pattern states, but I'm not feeling that bottom buttonhole. I think I'm going to reknit to space them out differently or at least add another one so I can close up the hem. Well, maybe I'll just sew on another button and just use the stitches as the buttonhole.
posted by yahaira at 10:42:00 AM
35 Comments:
looks great! i've knit some hats with malabrigo bulky and its hard to take them off (despite the pilling... but i also have a hankering for sweater shaving, so its no problem)
your inner struggles paid off. The piece looks great.
It looks great Yahaira! Can we see a modeling photo, to get the full effect?
I love sweater shaving today. So satisfying.
It looks really great. I see what you mean about the bottom button hole. it looks fine, but I think it would look even better if you moved it down a wee bit. Either way the whole project is beautiful!
Looks great! I think this handpainted yarn worked perfectly for this sweater!
May I ask which size you decided to knit up? (is it polite to ask another blogger her measurements:) I ask becasue I think we are about the same size and I have such a problem picking a size...
it looks fab on you! but i'd want to move that bottom buttonhole too.
Well, it seems all of the deliberation led you to make a beatuiful finish product. the colors are great and I still love the sexy way it comes off of your shoulders.
I'm also curious about the sizing because I think we're also similar but I've been very nervous to make any bulky knits. How much eash did you go with?
Fabulous! Absolutely fabulous. It looks so comfy.
It's gorgeous!!
i love it! that yarn is just divine, and the pattern really showcases it. all your pain and suffering was worth it!
I love it! The colour is absolutely gorgeous!
Anyway, I had the same problem with buttons too, I think I'll add one more.
It looks great and I think you picked the perfect buttons for it. So, tell me more about this sweater shaver - I could use one!
gizorgeous! seriously. This required a made-up word! I lub the colour!
The buttons look absolutely awesome!
A sweater shaver? I think I need to get me one of them bad boys!
Wow! That really turned out so lovely! I can see why you got compliments while you were out!
Oh & I hear you on the sweater shaver! I LOVE mine!!
Wonderful! Whooop Whooop! Love the color and the buttons, but of course you knew that already.
It looks Awesome! Love the button choice, and the yarn is fab.
I love your sweater, especially the color! I feel the same way about HPY bulky merino; it is so soft to wear but felts immediately. But I'm sure you'll love wearing your sweater!
FAB-U-LOUS. I love it, beautiful job and the buttons are the icing on the cake.
Love it! It looks very comfortable, and stylin'
Those buttons are awesome!
Wendy
It looks so beautiful and comfy!!! YAY!! I love the colors. Congrats on a fabulous sweater!
It's gorgeous! I especially love the buttons. They're very unique. Brava!
The buttons do go perfectly with the sweater. You're doing the impossible--making me LIKE purple!
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Your cardigan is so gorgeous!! The colorway is absolutely beautiful and the buttons are perfect. Take care! :-)
WOW, that looks beautiful! I love the buttons and the colorway...great job!
Velvet Grapes is the best colorway ever! Love the color and love the pattern... Looks awesome!
The color really is gorgeous, and the buttons are perfect! It looks like you'll get lots of wear out of it. :)
gorgoeus! i love the toggle buttons especially.
it's gorgeous! and those buttons are amazing! I vote for a button on the bottom.
GORGEOUS!!!! And you must spill about where you bought those amazing buttons.
yeah! fantastic knitter/pattern/yarn/button/model combo! you look great!
Lovely sweater. It does looked very comfy, makes me feel like making one for myself too.
yay! looks great- I love the color! (and the buttons! :)
Where did you get the yarn shaver to take down the fuzz? My cardi definitely needs it as well. I love the yarn on yours!
Very cool! You look great in it!
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