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