Blanket Cardigan….

Finished!!!! What a relief it is too, all that seaming…argh was driving me up the wall. My neck, my head, my eyes, the black yarn! Believe it or not, its my first attempt at sleeve seaming. I followed the tips from Finishing Techniques for Hand Knitters by Jane Crawford. A nice little book with some very handy tips! I have to say, my second sleeve is much neater than the first.

blanket-2b

Sublime Cashmere Silk Merino DK in Black

Needles 4mm

Amount used 12.5 balls

Size M

blanket-1a

I added a seed st to the collar as I knew that its going to curl no matter how hard I block it. I’m so kicking myself now as I should have done that on the edges at the start of the sleeve and the body to prevent the curling too…..I’m dumb! I knew in the back of my mind that stocking stitch curls no matter how hard you block it and me being me, just followed the pattern as it is! That’s just me, I very rarely make changes to a pattern and I know that as an experienced knitter (can I call myself that? or should I call myself that?) I should have made changes.

Now after blocking it again, the edges still curl. I guess I will have to sew some grosgrain onto all the edges. So my advice….if you’re planning to start one, add some seed st before you start the stocking stitch. Makes less sewing !

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I’m really pleased with this cardigan (apart from them damn curls.) It’s a perfect fit, with a lovely drape. The yarn is lovely to work with but I did find that the dye did rub off onto my fingers a little but thats to be expected from dark yarns…I keep saying to myself. Guess who I found sitting on top of the pieces each time I blocked……Ms Holly AGAIN and this time, she managed to catch a few sts with her nails!!! Shriek! Horror! Naughty Cat!  Somehow, no matter where I block, she finds my knitting and Mr Snobs is no help, he leaves the door open for her!! Yeah..mummy just finished her knitting, go and put your mark on it! I feel like picking Ms Holly up when she does her pee and putting her on his lap…..there Holly, go put your mark on him! MEN!

~ by Yarn Snob on 04/02/2009.

Posted in Holly, Inspiration, Knitting, Stash

25 Responses to “Blanket Cardigan….”

  1. She’s a cat with good taste! Love this – the seed stitch addition is great and hindsight is a wonderful thing – it’s hard to make yourself go against the pattern even when you know you should I think.

    Sarah said this on 04/02/2009 at 5:51 pm

  2. oh…what a wonderful,wonderful job you’ve done.simply perfect,and the seed stitch is just right…now how am I to do all these things??lol!
    and holly…naughty,naughty stay away from mummys things and yes…go sit on daddy!!

    t does wool said this on 04/02/2009 at 8:50 pm

  3. Lovely!! It looks so professional. Love the way it drapes.
    Bad kitty……

    Renee said this on 04/02/2009 at 9:04 pm

  4. lol, now I have visions of your cat marking her territory! Love the cardigan though :)

    Lucy said this on 04/02/2009 at 9:12 pm

  5. Wow…another beauty!!!! I love it!!

    Natalie said this on 04/02/2009 at 9:52 pm

  6. Omigosh! I thought I was looking at a finished version of mine!
    See here (scroll past the apple dumplings)
    http://fromthebackyard.blogspot.com/2009/01/slowly-with-distractions.html
    Yours looks gorgeous! I’d better get busy and finish mine, too.

    Kay - From the Back Yard said this on 05/02/2009 at 12:39 am

  7. Black is never easy to knit, but see how beautiful it turns out!
    Great job!

    Patricia said this on 05/02/2009 at 7:10 am

  8. I love it !!!

    anne velghe said this on 05/02/2009 at 8:01 am

  9. Beautiful! Love the seed stitch edges. Nice mod.

    Paula said this on 05/02/2009 at 1:05 pm

  10. Your cardigan is lovely. It very warm and cozy.

    Andrea said this on 05/02/2009 at 1:33 pm

  11. It’s beautiful, curls and all. I really love that seed stitch and the blue line–”makes” it. And thank you for the lovely comment on my cardi

    soknitpicky said this on 05/02/2009 at 5:05 pm

  12. A very smart cardigan ! So “chic” and gorgeous !
    I’m fond of it!

    Pascale said this on 05/02/2009 at 6:52 pm

  13. That looks lovely. I would love to knit that for myself, but i am just a bit to “ample” on top.

    LOVE yours. We need an action shot!

    Kristen said this on 05/02/2009 at 9:42 pm

  14. this is just soooo lovely…i adore the colour and i love the drape that the pattern gives….beautiful..

    jen said this on 06/02/2009 at 12:11 am

  15. Your knitting is sooooo beautiful! The stitching is so perfect, will I ever get there…I am a 53 yr old nurse,grandmother (like to think I am still young ) who just started knitting June 2008 and I am so in love with it..so relaxing, and I give everything away…except my sweater and the new one Iam working on…ha. Anyway, just had to say how much I enjoyed your work.

    Teresa said this on 06/02/2009 at 4:54 am

  16. Wow, I couldn’t be so courageous but then again, I’m not an experienced knitter. Your cardi looks terrific, shame that Ms Holly can’t stay away from it. Must be soft and comfy, though?

    Vanessa said this on 07/02/2009 at 11:11 am

  17. Looks really really nice ;-)

    Via Molevana said this on 07/02/2009 at 3:56 pm

  18. Lovely!!

    Julija's wardrobe said this on 07/02/2009 at 8:34 pm

  19. Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog. your jacket is beautiful as is the french one

    Cinders said this on 09/02/2009 at 7:34 pm

  20. It’s gorgeous!! Thank you for a lovely blog; I found it yesterday and it’s been truly inpsiring reading!

    Vifslan said this on 10/02/2009 at 9:25 pm

  21. that blue line is genius – looks awesome

    jennifer said this on 13/02/2009 at 4:46 pm

  22. oh my lordie – this looks utterly perfect … how do you get your knitting so smooth?

    Rachael Rabbit said this on 21/02/2009 at 4:28 pm

  23. The cardigan is really nice!
    I love reading your blog so I’m awarding you the Kreativ Blogger award. Details are here http://absysknitting.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-got-award.html

    Aberdonian said this on 11/03/2009 at 8:59 am

  24. This is stunning!!!! Almost machine knit it is so so neatly done :)

    gilraen said this on 13/03/2009 at 11:18 pm

  25. je suis admirative, quelle régularité dans le tricot!

    Myriam said this on 03/05/2009 at 8:46 am

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