IntSweMoDo2012 #1

~Etude~ is a musical composition written solely to improve technique. Often performed for artistic interest.

01.12.12 After starting an Amiga cardi using single strand of each yarn I was not completely happy with the way it was coming out…a little too thin and flimsy. However, I love this color combo a lot and decided to give this cardi another go by knitting with 2 strands of each yarn and designing my own cardigan.

01.22.12
Some pictures of the progress. Very enjoyable easy project so far. I love the color combination a lot and wanted a simple cardigan with yellow and gray stripes for a while. Almost done ;-)))

02.20.12
I love how this cardigan turned out and the whole process of knitting it. It took a little longer then anticipated, since I took some time to work on my “Layered” shawl design, but it was an easy and unproblematic knit. Basic top-down raglan construction. Sleeves knitted seamless to the armholes and then knitted flat and seamed. I do love seamless everything, but came to realization that it is much easier for me to knit sleeves flat after separation for the sleeves and the body.
I loved both yarns used in this project. Knitted both of them in 2 strands. Variegate yellow yarn (Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Lace) knitted up makes some lovely stripes. I think this type of yarn is perfect for stripes and make them come alive due to all the shades of the yarn. Alpaca silk from Valley yarns is a wonderful yarn too. The finished cardigan feels very silky and soft to the skin. I really enjoyed knitting this cardigan with the lace yarn held double. I will knit this way in the future for sure, because there were very few loose end to hide (lace yarn just comes in one big skein) and also the whole project cost was just $30.00 :-))

Blogged here.

I am thinking of writing up my notes for the cardigan and making them available as a free pattern for size M if there is enough interest in this pattern. Time is always an issue for me, but I will try my best to make this pattern happen. Please, let me know if you are interested in the pattern :))

02.26.12
Thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments and kind words. The pattern is now available :-))