My Minerva post this month is a knitted project using the most Sublime yarn, Sublime 100% fine merino. I have made a cardigan for Big Sis to wear to school. I have made this pattern before for my younger daughter and enjoyed making it immensely. The stitch variety makes it an interesting knit. Knitting the back and fronts in one piece to the armholes also makes it easy to keep the pattern going.
I have taken my time with this one, savoured it, enjoyed it, corrected mistakes and I have been rewarded with a beautiful cardigan. It has taken me about three months to do.
I did an extra pattern repeat for the body length and knit the sleeves a bit longer than I needed to by calling her name every few days and measuring her up to the sleeves.
She comes, she is good like that.
She comes, she is good like that.
The pattern is from Sirdar. I have been a faithful user of Sirdar children's patterns for my girls, they are both stylish and modern with great instructions. This one is from 'Cosy Haylofter Knits' I fell in love with the styling, I mean, I would love to wear that whole outfit myself.
So we tried a little copy cat modelling - this is my farm girl.
So we tried a little copy cat modelling - this is my farm girl.
Thanks Minerva for this sublime yarn and your continued sponsored generosity. Have a great weekend,
Love from Jo and farm girl Heidi xxx
This is a really really beautiful cardigan modelled by a stunning young lady. Oh I wish our school colours were red and not royal blue! Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteShe is adorable and you are a very talented knitter!
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A beautiful model with a stunning smile. A great knit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cardigan on your gorgeous girl. I love knitting Sirdar patterns too.
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful!, and love the modelling! what a great makexx
ReplyDeleteHow very pretty - your daughter most obviously and then the lovely cardigan which you have made for her. Actually I prefer her outfit overall, because the tights do add a certain something.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very nice pattern. I have only recently noticed that the pattern companies do have some lovely patterns, which I have been saving in pinterest. I have never knitted an adult garment, as it is both a scary prospect and also an expensive one. I have got a lovely pattern set aside from stylecraft though, so even though a cheaper yarn I am sure if I achieved it I would be thrilled nevertheless. I had been taken over by ravelry and their independent patterns and I must say I am finding the mainstream ones comparatively more tempting.
Anyway, you are very clever with your knitting and obviously accomplished. Thanks for showing us. Very inspiring!
What a fabulous knit and that model has got a career all mapped out for her don't you think. Well done Heidi you look great. Auntie Jackie
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and modelled to perfection x
ReplyDeleteA future Vogue candidate. Love the cardigan
ReplyDeleteGreat cardi, you are very accomplished.
ReplyDeleteLove the cardigan, very pretty model!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Barbara xx
lovely cardi and beautiful little model. Looks like she enjoyed it. ( both your girls are so pretty )
ReplyDeleteIt is fantastic!!! She looks so great in the cardigan! xx
ReplyDeleteShe is so adorable and looking older! Well done on the sweater, you did a fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you,
Meredith
It's perfect - the colour (and what a great colour for a school cardi), the pattern, the location, the knitter, the photographer, the stylist. Well done Heidi for modelling it so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cardigan. Beautifully knitted and love her 'farm' modelling
ReplyDeleteJust stunning Jo!!!! She is adorable in her new cardigan! I have missed stopping by your space here! I'm happily back to blogging so I will be around more regularly again! Happy week! Nicole xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis post is a pretty, practical, presentation of a perfect project, Jo :) I enjoyed it. Thanks! xx
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