Action shots of the Cabled Vintage Cardigan

Lovely laid back weekend. The New Cardigan enjoyed a day in the park :)

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Cabled vintage cardigan

I did button shopping on the weekend. I am very happy with these copper rustic metal-like buttons. Dusty pink hand painted Madelinetosh Vintage yarn in colour shade 'Isadora' has so many subtle shades that would be difficult to match exactly. Not sure where I could find any plastic, fabric or glass buttons pairing perfectly with these pink shades.

This cardigan was knitted without using any particular pattern. Top down construction using basic Contiguous method with some modifications. Did some math to calculate stitch count needed to establish horse shoe cable pattern and then increased/decreased cables to shape waist as I was knitting. Alternated two skeins at a time. Unfortunately the yarn was rather variegated instead of semi solid I aimed for. I feel there is a wee bit too much colour shade variations at places but that's hand painted after all.

Details: ribbing, cables, vertical button holes, rounded bottom edge. Ravelry project page here.

Yay! Something got finished!

I have finished my cowl. Other WIPs I showed earlier are very close to finish too but I have to weave in ends and find matching buttons which I suspect will not be that easy. Will post photos when finished properly.

I must admit the cowl turned out to be not a very successful project. I designed it as I was knitting along and it is a simple triangle shawl joined midway and then knitted in the round. It is warm and cosy and somewhat versatile and easy to wear. But I just don't feel the love for it. Might think of something else to use this yarn for as it is such a gorgeous moss green colour.

Also posting some autumn leaves just because they are beautiful. Its lovely season here at the moment apart from being freezing cold. Warm knits come just in time.

 

WIP - Madelinetosh winter knits

I am not good at finishing anything at the moment but I keep to casting on enthusiastically. Here is what I am working on. Cowl, cardigan and sweater all in various stages of development.

Just had to share..

..my recent yarn parcel :) It might well be the most beautiful lot of yarn I have ever had in my possession. Pinks gonna turn into girl's cardigans or tunics, green will be something for myself and I am yet unsure about the beige.

Madelinetosh from Happy Knits webstore, mostly Vintage, some Tosh dk and some Sport. Lovely soft and luxurious merino wool yarn. Love knitting with it and watching hand painted colour shades. For lazy people like me superwash is much appreciated feature too.

Cheerful potholders

Last night I made two hot pads to replace our slightly burned and worn out old ones. These simple bright coloured crocheted potholders make me smile.

Slouchy beret and fingerless mittens for Lattice shawl

From the leftover yarn I made simple slouchy beret and fingerless mittens to go with Lattice shawl. Nice and easy instant gratification project.

The Dude

It took me exactly one month to finish this cardigan. I must be loosing my knitting speed. Here are some quick pictures I took in the last daylight this evening.

Tbh I am not quite happy how this turned out. I got the gauge required, followed all instructions and got most of the measurements as per attached schematics. It might be just my personal preference that a bit more fitted cardigan would look nicer.

Summer cotton bamboo top

We haven't had any real summer this year but nevertheless I knitted cotton bamboo top. Unfortunately rather dodgy photos as I seem to be missing all the daylight lately and have no chance to set up good photo session.

Top features extra width that adds drape to it. Feels very soft, silky and drapey. Knitted in the round with stitches picked up from neckband. I enjoyed knitting it and hopefully will enjoy wearing it. Next year maybe :)

Woolganics winter coat

I knitted this coat or rather a long cardigan as a main winter overall for 3 year old. I am still considering adding lining but I don't really believe I am up to it. Though it would be warmer and cardigan would keep shape better. Anyway, Woolganics is a wonderful super soft and squishy Australian organic merino that is super warm too. This garment should be warm enough to keep the little girl cosy in the coldest months.

Pictures taken last weekend camping up in the mountains. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to get photos until weather cools down.