Inspired by Ginny of small things.
I cast it on six years ago. Six. And after knitting the cardigan’s second front panel three times (that I can remember) because I couldn’t get the gauge of the second panel to match the first one, I gave up. I picked it up again a year or two ago and knit the second panel as closely to the first as I could, then put it back down. Then earlier this fall, I knitted the collar and button/buttonhole band.
You know how when your computer crashes and you lose your entire college English paper, and you write the whole thing all over again but it’s never as good as the first one was? Well, knitting can be that way.
The sleeves of my fourth little sweater ornament are that way.
And so are the front panels of this cardigan, the Must Have Cardigan from Paton’s Street Smart designer series.
I cast it on six years ago. Six. And after knitting the cardigan’s second front panel three times (that I can remember) because I couldn’t get the gauge of the second panel to match the first one, I gave up. I picked it up again a year or two ago and knit the second panel as closely to the first as I could, then put it back down. Then earlier this fall, I knitted the collar and button/buttonhole band.
And now, with inspiration from Twig and Toadstool’s Taking Care of Mama Monday (it’s okay for me to knit something for myself!), I’m seaming it together. With any luck, I’ll be able to wear this baby sometime before spring!
Hello! Stopped by from Ginny's! This cardigan is gorgeous! I someday hope to be as talented as you in the knitting department! The other sweater you featured on previous Yarn Alongs is an inspiration as well! Have a great week!
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I love the sweet sweater ornaments! So cute!
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing your completed sweater - it looks gorgeous!
Good for you for sticking with an old project and getting it done! I think it looks great :)
ReplyDeleteI am a new knitter and when I look at the cardigan, my jaw drops! It looks like a challenge, definitely a labor of love, and it looks terrific!! Congrats for finishing!! And your kitty is soo sweet :).
ReplyDeleteLovely cardigan!
ReplyDeleteWow, you deserve it after all the time you've put into it. Enjoy. :) Beautiful pattern!
ReplyDeleteThe cardigan looks beautiful. Here's hoping you finish it this time.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Elizabeth
Gorgeous knitting! You are inspiring!!!
ReplyDeletethat cardigan is gorgeous! - and the speed of your knitting is approximately the same as mine :D ...I'll start new sweater in two weeks (hopefully) after passing all my school exams, and it will be my project for next winter (at least) because I'm sure one year won't be enough to finish it! and it won't be even something as fancy as your cardigan - just a simple sweater and yet...
ReplyDeleteI'm just terribly slow knitter :D
Yay! Good for you. I'm all about the imperfections...because if I wait until it's perfect, I'll never finish it!
ReplyDeleteThat sweater looks terrific! Good for you, knitting for yourself.
ReplyDeleteYay for you!!! I can't wait to see you in your brand new hand knitted cardigan, (how beautiful, and what a feeling of accomplishment for you when it'll be complete!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in this week!
xo maureen
The cardigan is turning out great! What a lovely pattern!
ReplyDeleteWow, that cardigan is amazing! I love the cozy feel of the picture with the cat just lounging nearby as well.
ReplyDeleteThat truly is a heritage garment you're making. Someone on down the line will wear it and think of you and all the love and effort you put into it.
What a gorgeous sweater! And good for you picking it back up like that. I will sometimes just toss the whole thing if it's stayed untouched like that for so long. I know it's awful!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous, way to go Mama :) I do love those little green and white stripes too!
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