Being the joiner that I am, I knit this baby up. Not only that - but I talked to my LYS about hosting a cast-on party and got a bunch of people to knit along with me.
While I didn't finish my sweater in 4 days it took me closer to 6 weeks, but finish it I did.
Stats:
Cast On: July 2
Cast Off: August 13
Yarn: 4.2 skeins of Brown Sheep Prairie Spun in the honeycomb colorway
Needles: US7
Mods: 4 sets of waist decreases and 6 sets of increases for my hips. 3x1 ribbing at the neckband, cuffs & front bands to match the hem.
I did not add buttonholes in the bands and I'm so glad I didn't. While the sweater does close around me, I wear it open - All.The.Time! I'm so glad I made this sweater and I want to make another using the pattern lines with a cabled design.
As always I'm in awe of your knitting skills! The cardigan is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteI haven't knit a sweater, a grown up sweater, in twenty years but I'm feeling a strong urge to start one. I have four ufos that I need to finish first.
ReplyDeleteUFOs - meh. My knitting isn't inspiring me lately and that makes me so sad. Not even knitting socks has me picking up needles - I think it's gonna be cardigans and pullovers for a little while. g
DeleteIt looks really good on you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun knit! The construction is brilliant! I want to make another and create cables instead of the little 'bees' or honeycomb pattern - however you see if. g
DeletePretty detailing on the sweater! 6 weeks is really not long for an entire cardigan, or at least, I don't think so. Me, the non-knitter...
ReplyDelete6 weeks isn't a long time, but 4 days is remarkable! Some people finished in 2! Seriously - 2. g
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