So it is July the peek of summer but us knitters know this is the time to finish off those winter WIP's in time to wear next season. This yarn is from Minerva Crafts. It is called King Cole fashion Aran which I made into my favourite top down pattern Sunkist by Kirsten Kapur. It comes in those huge 400g balls. This colourway is 440 Mull with a little green and ochre flecks in it. I used one and then needed to go into the next one for the borders.
Are you a blocker? Do you 'always' block your knitting?
Come on now tell the truth...
I was disappointed with the finish on the border, maybe I should have cast off on a larger pair of needles but a wash and block sorted it out in no time.
I am also pleased that it goes with my tartan summer dress and my Amy Butler patch skirt so this one won't be a useless wardrobe item.
I am going to save this one and put it in our local horticultural and crafts show in September - if the weather doesn't turn on me and I end up wearing it first! We are away next week and I will refrain from packing it for a seaside holiday.
Thanks Minerva. Jo xx
This is a gorgeous cardigan - I love the yarn and the button closure! Im sure it will get lots of use! One day I would love to take up knitting but it will just have to wait for now!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really good colour and shape on you Jo, although I will admit that at first I thought you had knitted another school cardi for H xx
ReplyDeleteOh, that's very nice. I love the shape of it and the design in the shoulders where the sleeves start (I don't know the technical name for that part, sorry); I like the way it's open and lacy-looking there.
ReplyDeleteYes, to what Jennifer just typed above! I hope you win a prize with it, Jo. I plan to go for a week of camping at the beach with some of my family and then drive south to Burbank, CA with other family members the next week to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of my older sister and her husband. I look forward to catching up on your adventures when we return :) Wishing you happy days! xx
ReplyDeleteLove the colour, also I noticed your button jar in the background of one of the photos very nice :)
ReplyDeleteSeriously do you sleep? Do you have magic powers like Mrs Weasley and you can knit while doing all other things? How did you get this done so fast? I am in AWE of you and your super knitting powers. This is a gorgeous sweater.
ReplyDeleteMeredith
Took it on holiday in May so I got a lot done then. Jo x
ReplyDeleteThe yarn is a lovely colour, I have a couple of those large balls of grey wool not as nice as the one you used though x
ReplyDeleteThat's so lovely. I think the colour is strong but not overpowering and it really suits you. I am not much of a knitter but block almost everything I crochet and swear that it absolutely transforms things - not just the evenness, but the feel and drape of something. x
ReplyDeleteFab! I really like the colour and the little fleck in it, that really makes it. The border is lovely too! Hope that you have a great time away, and that your cardi does well in the show! xx
ReplyDeletehello jo,
ReplyDeletethe cardi is a dream!!!! love the color!!!
have a nice sunday,
regina
It's really gorgeous. Such a shame you had to start a second ball of the yarn.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! I am a blocking addict - I always block everything ;) xx
ReplyDeleteYou must be living in parallel time zone if there is need for a cardigan, around here it is way too hot :-)
ReplyDeleteThe cardigan is lovely, the yarn is just the right color and it looks great on you - success.
Amalia
xo
Your cardigan is gorgeous Jo! I love the colour and it looks great on you. I always block my work...it's usually crochet..,but yes, I always block.
ReplyDeleteMarianne x
Such a gorgeous cardigan and the colour really suits you. (I love your tartan dress too, btw!) Hope you have a great time at the seaside.
ReplyDeleteHelen xox