I tried it at home watching TV, at home on my own with no distractions, at Knitting group, with my mum by my side reading it out but no joy. I just love this cardigan and I REALLY wanted one. I bought the wool specially for this pattern, I never normally do that so I was doubly disappointed.
My mum took it to start it off again for a ninth time and then she said, "Shall I just finish it for you?" Music to my miette madness ears.
She used four out of the five balls of Rowan Creative Focus worsted I bought in a petrol colour. It was a bargain and came in at under £12 for the cardigan. There is enormous yardage on these balls: 100g contains 200m (220yrds). The content is 75% and 25% Alpaca so the washing machine is out of the question.
A Huge thank you to my mum. I love my new cardigan.
I would say that it was worth the work!!! It is beautiful Jo!!! I bet it will look so pretty on you!!! Aren't moms the best!!! Happy weekend to you!!! Nicole xo
ReplyDeleteOh no wonder you wanted it so much it's gorgeous, well done Mum
ReplyDeleteClare xx
It's a very beautiful cardigan and I absolutely love the colour ~ I have severe case of cardigan envy! :O)xx
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed gorgeous, clever Mum and lucky you xx
ReplyDeleteJo - it's beautiful! I started one about a year ago which is now languishing in the corner of forgotten projects - would you mind hiring out your mum?! Well done x Jane
ReplyDeleteThe colour is lovely & it is a pretty cardigan. How great it must be to have a mum who knits too.
ReplyDeleteI'm really pleased you managed to get it finished one way or another :-) And it is a gorgeous colour. I'm sure you'll be able to put that last ball to good use xx
ReplyDeleteHow lovely of your mum, Jo! The sweater is beautiful! I remember fondly the sweaters my mom knit for me...her hugs I could wear :) xx
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!! Great job Jo's Mum!! How kind of her to finish it for you, I can see that with that beautiful lacy edge it must take a lot of thought and to get the shaping of the body as well, not easy at all I imagine! I hope that you love wearing it Jo - I am sure that you will! xx
ReplyDeleteYay to your Mum, she did a brilliant job :) Cardy is gorgeous :) my Mum is also a pro knitter, I am much better only trusted with one hook and not a pair of needles :)
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Well done Mum, she has done an amazing job its looks beautiful, I love the yarn.
ReplyDeleteOkay now I have Miette envy, yes I made one for myself a while back but yours is so much nicer. I think I need that wool, in that exact color and your Mum's help of course.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Jo - it's gorgeous!Your mum do a great job:: and the color is one of my favourite! Happy week end!
ReplyDeleteHey Jo! What wonderful teamwork!!! And what an amazing cardigan, I love that pattern! <3
ReplyDeleteEnjoy wearing it!
Ingrid xx
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Your mum is amazing. And very good at knitting too. Some patterns just defeat us, don't they? I had a certain alpaca knitted cowl that in the end just defeated me. It wasn't even that hard, I just lost the will to live with it. Anyway, it's gorgeous and a beautiful colour. Enjoy wearing it! xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful cardigan!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.:*
I wouldn't even know where to begin. Your mum is very talented. I'm glad you have her to help you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful colour - it suits that pattern perfectly. My mom is just in the process of finishing off my sister in law's latest project - my sister in law had knit nearly all of a top down woolen dress and gave up at the very end! She had had enough :)
ReplyDeleteYour Mum did a beautiful job, it looks gorgeous!! I love that colour. Yum!
ReplyDeleteSuper mums are the best! So lovely. Bee xx
ReplyDeleteAW, it's lovely that your mum made it for you and what a relief! There's nothing more stressful than when a pattern just refuses to work for you. When you wear it now it will always be a reminder of her love and knitting power!
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