Friday 1 October 2010

Wow it's October



Where did the last six weeks go. Sometimes, I think you get out of the habit of blogging and then lose a bit of confidence. But here I am. Starting again. Hopefully some of you are still around to read this.

I have been working on a test knit of the Garden Cardigan by Jennifer Thompson.


This cardigan was a pleasure to knit. The instructions were clear and straight forward. The photo is a pre-blocked one as the weather has been appalling. I hope that a lot of the irregular garter stitch will come out in blocking and the leaf pattern will be more apparent. I made this in Sublime Soya Cotton in Nettle which I bought in a sale at Get Knitted. I think, when I do this again, I will do it in a wool mix rather than in cotton. I think the stitches would be a lot more even (or am I kidding myself). I hope to post some more photos when I have blocked it.


8 comments:

  1. Beautiful, can't wait to see blocked pictures (and you modelling it?)

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  2. Wondered where you'd gotten to...glad your back and that is gorgeous!

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  3. quite like this color. the cardi looks so cozy!

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  4. I really like the colour. You will be all set for spring!

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  5. i like that color! i've only knit one garment with cotton, and i used tahki cotton classic and...it Was a tank top. Now it goes to my knees. so...how did yours turn out once you were done? i'm wondering if a cotton mix is better than 100% mercerized cotton for garments?

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  6. This turned out very beautiful! Love the color! Blocking is always a pain, but worth it in the end!
    NeenerKnits

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  7. Thanks for introducing me to this beautiful design. I'd love to see it blocked (and on you as well?).

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  8. Ooh la la! Can't wait to see pics of you sporting it!

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