Even though this pattern is called a cardi, I think of it more like a vest, and so chose it to knit for my Vestuary project. It made me happy that I had a great yarn in my stash all ready for it, and I finished it in time to wear to the Film Festival this weekend! (Which was very interesting, although I'm quite tired now...)
Particulars:
Pattern - Creature Comforts Cardi from MadelineTosh
Yarn - Noro Cash Iroha, 7.5 skeins, colourway 106
Needles - 4.5mm Denise interchangeables
Notes - I knit the smallest size for this pattern, and was dreadfully concerned all the way through that it was going to be too small. I always forget how much Noro yarn seems to grow upon blocking, though, and the finished fabric is beautifully soft and drapey, and the fit is just right. I did go down one needle size in order to get gauge, and I didn't knit the ribbing on a smaller needle, because I was concerned about stretching the rib over my *ahem* motherly hips. Although I knit to the correct length, and then blocked the piece before seaming, I still needed to stop the arm seam about an inch short (I used some leftover sock yarn for the seaming - do not try it with the Cash Iroha).
I'm thrilled with the finished knit - it's soft and comfortable to wear, and I forsee it being a versatile part of my wardrobe. It went beautifully from work to the film festival to home. Plus, the leaf panel up the back is terribly impressive, and leads to lots of comments and compliments from people around you... and what's not to like about that?
I love it! Good job!
Posted by: Tammy | February 28, 2011 at 06:32 PM
Looks beautiful! What more can you ask when a cardigan can go from film festival out and about to home and comfy on the sofa? Perfect!!
Posted by: Andrea | February 28, 2011 at 07:24 PM
Beautiful! I love the leaves. Very spring. :)
Posted by: Holly Jo | February 28, 2011 at 07:59 PM
love the oak leaves! and the colour is gorgeous!
Posted by: arianwen | March 01, 2011 at 07:56 AM
It's beautiful!!
Posted by: Josee | March 01, 2011 at 10:06 PM
wow, its beautiful!!! it looks great on you and the leaf panel is totally impressive!
Posted by: colleen | March 02, 2011 at 08:02 AM
Beautifully done! Great colour.
Posted by: ashley-in-chains | March 02, 2011 at 01:54 PM
It's such a pretty cardi. Love the pattern going down the back, sort of a lovely, unexpected surprise. And the drape, my goodness, I can see the soft drape of the cardi. It must be super comfy to wear.
Posted by: erin | March 03, 2011 at 06:51 PM
Oh it really is gorgeous and I think you chose the perfect colour.
Posted by: Rebecca | March 04, 2011 at 09:51 PM
It looks fantastic. I love it!
Posted by: julie k | March 13, 2011 at 01:03 PM
Finished! It looks fabulous!
I love Victorian magazine too, when did I stop getting it? Did they go under?
Posted by: Carrie#K | March 13, 2011 at 03:06 PM