I'm joining in Ginny's Yarn Along this week.
I'm revisiting a project that I started in early November as part of my Jump for Fall challenge to knit sweaters for the cold months. My Iced Coffee cardigan was also my NaNoSweaMo challenge but ah hem, November flew by without anyone warning me.
I finished this lovely cardigan a while ago but kept forgetting to photograph it so on our recent snowy Saturday, Miranda braved the cold and helped me shoot a few poses.
What I especially love about my Iced Coffee cardigan is its simplicity. You really can't get any simpler than top-down, raglan shaping, stockinette body, shawl collar, garter stitch trim.
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| Cascade Yarn Ecological Wool |
I finished this lovely cardigan a while ago but kept forgetting to photograph it so on our recent snowy Saturday, Miranda braved the cold and helped me shoot a few poses.
The bulky yarn on US11 circulars meant that the cardigan practically knit itself and when I soaked and gently blocked it, the fiber softened and bloomed. My only regret (and it's a minor one) is that I didn't knit the shawl collar as deep as I should have. Choosing not to add the double-breasted detail with buttons, I wanted to keep the lines simple and decided to knit this as an open-front sweater but when I knit this again (and I will), I'm going to make the front much, much wider.
As for reading, I'm afraid I've not been keeping up this week. Blame it on my busy days, blame it on my tiredness ... oh heck, blame it on my sock bug KAL!
And now, I'm happy to announce the winner of last week's Winning Wednesday giveaway:
As for reading, I'm afraid I've not been keeping up this week. Blame it on my busy days, blame it on my tiredness ... oh heck, blame it on my sock bug KAL!
And now, I'm happy to announce the winner of last week's Winning Wednesday giveaway:
Congratulations Kim!
This week I want to giveaway something a little luxurious. It's a small skein at only 109 yards but, friends, it's a blend of alpaca and silk. I think this little beauty can be knit up into something sweet. Ideas? To win, leave a comment with a patten idea. Good luck!
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| Deer Valley, DK weight |
That looks like a cowl to me, or a hat! All I can think about right now are things to keep me warm in this cold weather.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking cardigan, sometimes simple is best. With that yarn I'd knit up the lazy rib fingerless mitts that I've my eye on.
ReplyDeleteYour sweater looks sooooo cozy!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful (and very wearable) sweater Evelyn!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful sweater!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very, very beautiful simple cardigan, and it looks so cozy and warm! Your daughter is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAs for the pink yarn, I too think it's a cowl.
Beautiful cardi!
ReplyDeleteI actually think the single collar makes it look so classy without being bulky. It looks great!! You can always make it warmer by adding a bulky, snuggly cowl.
ReplyDeletewow that is gorgeous! i had plans to knit Serra but I think I might have to CO this now! it will look great even though I am sporting a 6 month baby belly! when i look at the yarn, i imagine a baby girl hat of sorts, perhaps with a touch of lace? and matching leg warmers! :)
ReplyDeleteThe sweater is gorgeous - congratulations! I can definitely see the hat being knit into a Who? hat (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/who-2) - something about the dusty rose color of the yarn makes this pattern seem perfect.
ReplyDeleteI just ordered some Cascade Eco at my LYS for the sweater I want to make. Can't wait for it to get here!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! The sweater and the model!!
ReplyDeleteI love your cardigan, its perfect!
ReplyDeleteI agree, the simplicity of this pattern makes it. (Sometimes less really is more.) The color and style really suit your girl, too. Really beautiful, job!
ReplyDeleteI really love the color, style and fit of this cardigan. It looks great on your daughter!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that, the design is so nice, I can picture it with so many possible outfits! I'm glad that you've finished it, you must feel so accomplished! Hmm as for the lovely yarn, I think that it should become mitts, no doubt about it, mitts.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, this Iced Coffee cardi is marvelous! I love how you have your gorgeous daughter model for you. Can I tell you my lil' Jo gave up ballet? She's not in the mood for it :0( anymore, sigh.
ReplyDeleteIsn't is gorgeously simple! I love it - and your daughter is such a beautiful model :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sweater!You are very talented! I'd say that cozy yarn would make a nice cowl.
ReplyDeleteLee (mamagiff on Ravelry)
I think this yarn would make a great pair of fingerless mitts or a child's hat. I love your sweater.
ReplyDeleteLove the cardigan.
ReplyDeleteFingerless mitts for the ball of yarn??
I vote for Menege or a similar cabled baby/kid hat OR a pair of Midwinter Mitts (fingerless gloves) - whichever suits the knitter more. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I love your cardi, just gorgeous, beautiful yarn, you are giving away. I think baby bootees, would look so sweet using this lovely, soft yarn. Deb x
ReplyDeleteYour cardigan is perfect! It's so difficult to find basic patterns without a ton of embellishment anymore. And I agree with Deb, that yarn is destined for a baby.
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