Saturday, January 28, 2012

Now Knitting: Short-Sleeved Cardigan in Violet


Once again working from Sarah Dallas' Vintage Knits, I'm doing the short-sleeved cardigan with tie-neck in a violet cotton DK. Oh, I love this yarn! Such a luminous color. And I'm thrilled to be doing something with an interesting texture. Why, it's just a short step away from intricate lace, right?

Mm.

But it is fun.

9 comments:

  1. Of course it's just a short step from lace! But not so terrifyingly impossible.

    Lisateresa

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  2. That is a gorgeous pattern and color. (in MD)

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  3. It sure is pretty, and I love the stitch pattern, too! But I do have to admit, lace isn't nearly as bad as one might imagine. I finally convinced my mom to try it, and she says if she can knit it, anybody can! Good luck!

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  4. Nice pattern Anna and, yes indeed, it's a short skip to lace. If you can do purl and plain and if you can count (all of which you evidently can), then you can knit lace.

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  5. How did Clara's camisole turn out?

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  6. Beautiful! And do go for the lace next - it's often not quite as tricky as it seems!

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  7. Florence, it's lovely! More of a warm-weather garment though. She's done some beautiful knitting since then that I want to share.

    Rose, my last rumble with lace ended in failure. Baby steps!

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  8. Very pretty! I love the new knitting books that make the vintage patterns more accessible for today.
    Please show the finished product?

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