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Finest Kind of Cardigan
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Received a 1st place blue ribbon at the 2026 Chilliwack Fair in the cardigan category.
Received a 1st place blue ribbon at the 2026 Chilliwack Fair in the cardigan category.
Steek edges covered with an Inkle band woven with the same yarn.
Steek edges covered with an Inkle band woven with the same yarn.
Inkle band, being woven in the same yarn, to cover the raw edges of the steek.
Inkle band, being woven in the same yarn, to cover the raw edges of the steek.
Raw edges of the steek look messy even after being sewn down, so I will make a band to cover it.
Raw edges of the steek look messy even after being sewn down, so I will make a band to cover it.
I still need to cut open the steek down the front, and knit the button bands and neck trim, but the fit seems great so far.
I still need to cut open the steek down the front, and knit the button bands and neck trim, but the fit seems great so far.
18st x 27 rws using Holst Garn Tides held double.
18st x 27 rws using Holst Garn Tides held double.
600 grams of Holst Garn Tides.
600 grams of Holst Garn Tides.
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Finished
May 2025
October 17, 2025

Finest Kind of Cardigan

Project info
Finest Kind by Alicia Plummer
EPS - Elizabeth's Percentage System Sweater
Knitting
Sweater → Cardigan
me
custom according to EZ's percentage system
Needles & yarn
US 8 - 5.0 mm
18 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in moss stitch
Holst Garn Tides Uld Silke 70/30
Dark Blue
8333
Blue
holst garn
Notes

I’ll only be using the Finest Kind pattern as a guide. I’m working at a different gauge, I plan to convert it to a raglan, and I’ll be making mine a cardigan.

I started with a full cone and 2 50 gram balls of Holst Garn Tides. I skeined and washed all of the yarn before using it to eliminate the factory spinning oils/sizing. It feels much nicer after washing!

My gauge in moss stitch, using yarn held double and knit flat, is: 18 stitches and 27 rows in 4 inches.

May 23, 2025

This project makes very good TV knitting. I’m up to the underarms of the body now.

July 13, 2025

  • NEXT TIME knit the button bands on before doing the steek. It will be a little more difficult to stay stitch and cut the steek but it will ensure that both sides of the fronts line up perfectly.

Notes for Future Me:
Doubleknit buttonband attached as knit, tutorial.
https://youtu.be/xZ2UXAtRm6M?si=YrKkuVMj159pQtlu

Doubleknit button HOLES and a version of sewn on band:
https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/handknitters-…

August 11, 2026

Received a first place blue ribbon at the 2026 Chilliwack Fair.

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May 2025
October 17, 2025
 
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Finest Kind
by Alicia Plummer
from Two Little Plums
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About this yarn
Tides Uld Silke 70/30
by Holst Garn
Light Fingering
70% Wool, 30% Silk
314 yards / 50 grams

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  • Project created: May 7, 2025
  • Finished: October 18, 2025
  • Updated: August 19, 2026
  • Progress updates: 3 updates