After quite a delay where I removed the bottom ribbing and redesigned the collar and wrists with a simple single cable twist, sewed on the "perfect" buttons and managed to win a blue ribbon at our local county fair, this lovely sweater is done and fits just right! The pics are from my new digital camera - hope they look okay!
Congratulations. I've always wanted to knit this and I really love the colour you've chosen.
ReplyDeleteit's beeyooteefull! congratulations!
ReplyDeletei'm a different nicole from the one with the last comment, btw. :) i've never won any prizes, but i hope you'll visit my blog (http://sfmeetschicago.blogspot.com) to see my latest knitting nature project.
Really beautyful and the buttons are perfect. Wonderful work. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThe photos look great ;-) and so does the finished object. Lovely colour choice too. ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I tried to make the sweater myself but cant seem to figure out the instructions :(
ReplyDeleteWhat yarn did you use? The color is very glowy, I love it.
ReplyDeleteThe yarn is Rowan Cork. It was wonderful to work with, but it did require more than the pattern called for. I used a KP Options circ needle btw, which handled the twisted stiches w/ease.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments. I wore it out for the first time today and a total stranger gushed. That was a nice way to start the day!
Hi Tree,
ReplyDeleteI realize that this is kind of a late comment, but . . .
I have to say that, having seen your cardi in person at the KR retreat last weekend, it's even more gorgeous in real life than in the photos (if that's possible!).
I didn't remember hearing about the prizes for it - can you tell us about it?
FYI: I'm "Wendy J" from the retreat, and I apologize again for the semi-snarky sounding comment I made about the brightness of the cardi when we were outside. It's really terrific, and I think the color works wonderfully with the sweater design & with your bright personality!
PS: I just reread your post, and see that you did explain the blue ribbon. Sorry for my spaciness!
ReplyDeleteWow - bold colour choice - and the knitting looks fab!
ReplyDeletehello,
ReplyDeletevery nice effect, it's different from the original but i still like it.
i chose (a) bold color too to knit mine, it's a bonbon pink.
i did knit the collar because with all that ribbing, the collar balanced it visualy and also because it is rather a thick cardigan that can be worn on top.
i wish i could join this KAL to show it to you :-!
one more thing, did you machine sew the edge?
ReplyDelete(ps: sorry if my english is bad, i am french).
just starting this cardi - and found pictures of your award winning version. i love your color choice and modifications are PERFECT -- is there any chance you have the directions for your modified button band and collar?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations.