This baby is FINISHED. I started Larch Cardigan by Amy Christoffers last February or March. After setting her aside for numerous other ventures, she is finished. I reknit the collar several times. Lesson to be learned: hey, read the full pattern. Then read it again. Then read it one more time.
That collar is totally worth it.
I knit this in the exact yarn called for in the pattern, even the same color. That’s how much I like Amy’s taste. It’s Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light in Tupelo. It’s not the softest yarn ever created, but it sure is warm. I think alpaca makes me itch. Just a little.
A lady never forgets her first set-in sleeves. They were relatively drama free. I did all the other finishing and weaving in of ends first, then I watched this Berroco video that is narrated by Cirilla Rose and shows how to make a very nice seam. They weren’t scary, despite the groans I’ve heard emitted from women in the yarn shop about how much they don’t like these sleeves.
I will be redoing my little crochet button loops, but that’s for another day. I should have made them a little bit longer.
Um, we took a lot of pictures. Or at least my fella did.
I freaking love this sweater. I will wear it every week until it is no longer cold.
This is pure cuteness! Well done!
You’re amazing!
love this!! the color, the fit – everything!
I love it! And the sweater is nice too
But seriously – check out how awesome those boots look with that sweater!
Love!! The color the pattern love it all!
You make me want to attempt a sweater…. almost. Looking good!
I’m kinda in love with you and your sweater. actually, this whole outfit, can I borrow it?
I just did my first set in sleeves this summer and I’m pretty sure that’s the same video I used. And you’re right, once you do it, it really isn’t that scary. Your sweater looks really awesome. I’ve had it queued for a while and even have the yarn for it. I’m hoping to get around to it before the cold weather wears off. At least here in Ohio that means I have until March or April.
I would too if I were you! It’s amazing!
This. is. so. damn.beautiful.
CONGRATULATIONS!
This is REALLY something to be proud of yourself for.
It’s gorgeous!! The finished result looks amazing on you, and glad you had fun with the photo shoot!
hotness!! i love it in every way but I may LOVE your earring a lil’ more
gorgeous.
Cassy,
You should be an actress or a model!
I’m taking photos for a friend at her wedding – I’m absolutely horrified about messing it up! What kind of camera did you use for these shoots?
Nikon d90