Thursday, March 22, 2012

Whew!

That was a long haul!  Really happy with the result though:


It's still too hot to put it on, but I have faith that the weather will cool down!  . . . Eventually.

It's cuddly and cozy, and I can wrap it around me and belt it closed.  I love that.  

The only thing I did differently from the pattern was to add a belt carrier at each side:


I don't like having to keep track of my belt!
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  1. GerryARTMarch 22, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Quite Loverly
    and Pink
    hugs
    Gerry

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  2. JohannaMarch 22, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Mmm this looks so snuggly and warm! And perfectly executed too of course :) Awesome job!

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverMarch 22, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Congratulations, it looks so pretty! I am sending 'cool' thoughts your way so that hopefully you can wear it soon! :)

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  4. K.LineMarch 22, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Beautiful! Can you believe the inhospitable-to-sweaters weather we're having??

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    1. GailMarch 23, 2012 at 9:07 AM

      I know, darn it! Normally I'd be ecstatic, but what with a new sweater and no AC, it's kind of getting me down!

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  5. Erin KateMarch 22, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    It is SO beautiful! I love it!

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  6. ErikaMarch 22, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    love it!

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  7. Carmela BiscuitMarch 23, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Karanfil came out really great! I love the collar, it was definitely worth the trouble :)

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    1. GailMarch 23, 2012 at 9:08 AM

      Thanks, Carmela! I have to agree - I griped a lot while making it, but now I'm happy I persevered!

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  8. EvelynMarch 23, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    If I had your mad knitting (and seaming) skills, I would ONLY knit cardigans!!!!!

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    1. GailMarch 23, 2012 at 9:10 AM

      Hehehe - I do love a good cardi. I actually find it easier to knit in pieces and sew together most of the time - the all-in-one sweaters can get so unwieldy!

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  9. GingerMarch 23, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Oh wow, this looks GREAT! Totally worth all that seaming! The belt carrier was a great idea-- it's so annoying when you lose a belt or have to keep fiddling with it!

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    1. GailMarch 23, 2012 at 12:05 PM

      Thanks, Ginger! I add belt carriers to all my belted cardis, because they never stay tied and I hate having to keep pulling up the belt!

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  10. soknitpickyMarch 23, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    This is beautiful! Congratulations. May I suggest you sew on one of these labels:

    http://www.sublimestitching.com/collections/woven-labels/products/woven-labels-this-took-forever

    LOL!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 27, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    The cardigan is beautiful! I know how you feel about the weather. It finally cooled down where I live so I can get back to knitting!

    -Jenny

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    1. GailMarch 27, 2012 at 5:20 PM

      Thank you! I was able to wear it briefly the other night, and it's very cuddly!

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