For all general purposes it's done.
I bought the buttons on Sunday - but haven't attached them yet.
This is a top down cardigan. I added waist shaping - taking it in for about 4" above my waist and then letting it back out.
It took 12 hanks of alpaca and I won't tell you how much I paid for per hank - suffice it to say this was an expensive cardigan which will become a staple in my wardrobe.
It needs a little bath and when I add the buttons, I'll tack the cuffs up too. They don't want to stay folded up where I want them.
So - January got one cardigan finished. I might actually get 12 done this year.
Looks terrific and very cozy!
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of you - I hope this might be the year that I knit one sweater!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! Beautiful..... and it's okay if you splurged on the yarn if you wear it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful my friend! You knit like the wind! I hope to improve my knitting skills this year, so I may be picking your brain if that's okay???
ReplyDeleteYea, you're off to a great start. It'll come in handy for the rest of the winter.
ReplyDeleteJealous. It's lovely, and I have one cardi in finishing striking distance, but I need to finish a baby blanket first... I'll be happy if I get say... four cardis done this year.
ReplyDeleteOh, i love it, and i want one! What pattern did you use? And which alpaca yarn? I need more deets!
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Awesome! I finally finished MY cardi this month, too. LOL...I might get one more done this year. :-) Go you.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Grey is a great neutral for so many colors. Enjoy it soon, and let us know when you do.
ReplyDeleteFabulous ~ that sweater will be incredibly delightful to wear! Have fun choosing the buttons :)
ReplyDeleteI have a tough time choosing sweater patterns ~ looking forward to seeing those that you select!
Wow! It looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! : ) How long did it take you to finish it?
ReplyDeleteWow...gorgeous!! What pattern did you use?
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