Project Specs
Pattern: Yoked Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Pattern Source: Hannah's Ravelry Shop
Yarn: 252 g (544 yds) Malabrigo Merino Worsted in Glazed Carrot
Needles: US7 Knit Picks Nickle Plated Interchangeable Needles, US7 Clover Bamboo DPNs
Size knit: Child's 2/4, with modifications
Date Started: 3/12/010
Date Finished: 3/16/10 (buttons added on 3/21/10)
Modifications Cast on five stitches at each underarm after splitting for sleeves, lengthened body and sleeves, added garter cuffs at sleeves, added five buttons rather than two
Extras: Five dark brown leather buttons
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Camdyn is really fun to knit for. She always lets me try things on her along the way and is such a good sport. Plus she's genuinely excited about wearing the things I knit her, which is the best part of all. I'm so lucky to have her!
I think this could be my favorite thing I've knit so far this month. At first I wasn't so sure about the color because my skeins of Glazed Carrot were so different than others I've seen (like Grace's hat that has much more pink in it), but I absolutely love the richness this shade has. I probably would probably never be able to wear a sweater in this color myself, but that's a great thing about knitting for kids, you can be a little more adventurous!
While knitting this pattern I made quite a few changes along the way. I actually cast on for the Child's 2-4 size because it was closest to her chest size, and then whenever a length was given between increase rows I knit to half way between the numbers for Child's 2-4 and 6-8 sizes. Although the pattern doesn't call for it, I cast on 5 stitches at each underarm after splitting the sleeves. It added the little bit of extra width I needed in the sleeves and body.
I also increased the length of the body and sleeves and added garter stitch cuffs to the sleeves to better tie in the garter stitch button band (which I also knit wider than called for in the pattern). After blocking, the sleeves are 6 1/2" from underarm to cuff and the body is 13" from underarm. When it came to buttons, I spaced five button holes five stitches apart at the top of the band and added rich brown leather buttons to finish it off.
Comments
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what a adorable girl. nice knit and cute pics.
Lovely. I want to make this sweater for myself, and one for each of my four girls. Will be referring back to your notes when I get around to that!
Gorgeous!! ~ Beautifully made, colour & model.
I just today found your blog and immediately bought 2 patterns. Pattern stashes can be as daunting as yarn stashes.... but really, great to be here.
Wow, think I will have to try out that pattern. A beautiful model both the girl and the cardi.
The cardigan looks amazing - as does your model - the colour is perfect for her.
oooo, looks amazing!
I already told you this on ravelry, but I'm seriously in LOVE with this sweater!! I want one for myself--and Camdyn models it so well, I'm not surprised if everyone who sees it wants one! ;)
You've got to get Camdyn into child modeling. She's gorgeous and poses great! So adorable :)
So cute!
That is too darn cute! I want one!
This has been on my list for a while - best get one on the needles - Love the colour.
I love this. It looks so cute on her!
It's so pretty!! The design is gorgeous, and she looks thrilled to be wearing it. Great job!!
lovely and wow...are you getting some knitting done over here!!
It's gorgeous and I'm seriously wanting that colorway now ;) She's a wonderful model for you!
This is a beautiful sweater and it looks wonderful on your little model :).
The sweater is gorgeous, and the model really delightful. Good job you!
It's adorable how she poses for you, it's so nice to have such an appreciative model and knitwear-recipient :)
I love the color you chose as well! I immediately went to the project site, and here is the thing - this is one of those patterns that I wouldn't pay any attention to if my impression of it was based only on the pattern photos, but having seen your execution of it, it's definitely goes on my list!
She's the perfect model!
I love this. I don't like working on DPNs but I might consider it for this project. I have a granddaughter it would look wonderful on.
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