Category: sweaters

Why hello there. It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? I’ve been busy teaching, rehearsing, writing patterns, and generally trying to keep my head above water!

Part of that is going back to older projects that are filling up my needles and trying to get them done (or ripped). I started this cardigan back in the winter sometime, it’s a really nice light tweed that I got at Rhinebeck in 2008.

The body and a sleeve to the underarm were done, and I just needed to finish up the second sleeve before joining everything. I’m doing this one as a seamless set-in sleeve, knit at the same time, in the manner of a raglan or circular yoke. I really love this style because there’s no picking up stitches around the armhole later on!

I managed to finish up the yoke and wove in some ends tonight, then I’ll have just the bands left to go – I think I might have to go button shopping yet again.

Off the needles! The yoke went very quickly, as it usually does – the first few inches take forever, but the decrease rows are highly satisfying. This one took 8 skeins of Koigu KPPPM. Sadly I’m not feeling very photogenic lately (nor is the weather cooperating) but as soon as I get some buttons I’ll try to get a pile of FO shots!

Meanwhile, I’m considering the next sweater project – Malabrigo Twist perhaps?

I managed to get the second sleeve done and attached this week – I’m even making headway on the yoke. I’ve gotten past the first decrease row (it’s a circular yoke), and it’s coming along nicely. I can’t wait to wear this sweater!