Kelp Cardigan Complete


 I'm thrilled to have this sweater off the needles!  I found buttons in my button jar that matched perfectly.  Whenever I'm out and about shopping, if I see buttons I like I buy them not knowing their sweater future.  Most of the time this works out for me!


I created some waist shaping a third away from the side seam, added a little lace detail along the button band edges.


The edging of the body and the sleeve cuffs are four garter ridges then an i cord bind off.  This gives the edge a polished look.  For the button bands, I only did four ridges of garter stitch and bound off regularly.  The neck edge was complete using one garter stitch ridge before an i cord bind off.


Ravelry notes are here

Comments

  1. TannaMarch 25, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    love. love. love! Beautiful work, Karen. And, button perfection. =) Fits you so nicely! blessings ~ tanna

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverMarch 25, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    I love it! I want one. And I love your hair cut, I can see a peek of it I am off in a little bit for my salon appointment, I'll let you know how it goes.

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  3. knit one, knit twoMarch 25, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Beautiful!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 25, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Oh, Karen - it's so beautiful! I love the lace detail and the buttons *do* go perfectly with it. xo

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  5. stephMarch 25, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    the buttons couldn't be better!!! love the look on you…..great color, fit. and just in time for spring sweater-weather!

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  6. amyMarch 25, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful! Perfect timing too, it's a gorgeous early spring cardi.

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  7. JanetMarch 25, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    So beautiful! Adding the lace down the front was a great idea and the buttons are perfect. Well done!

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  8. AnkeMarch 25, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Karen, it turned out beautifully! I adore all the details of your cardigan, it is absolutely perfect!!

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  9. SarahMarch 25, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    That is so beautiful, Karen!! I love the buttons!

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  10. BonnyMarch 25, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    What a lovely spring sweater! I love the lace detail. Maybe this post should have that Rod Stewart song "You Wear It Well" as background music!

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  11. SueMarch 25, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    *LOVE* this sweater. It's perfect, Karen--I love both the simplicity of the design and all of the thoughtful details you put into it. I love the shaping, the lace panels and the garter+icord bindoff. Gorgeous! You do such good work. ♥

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  12. Marilyn in NMMarch 25, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    So very pretty! I love cardigans and this one is definitely a favorite now. You did a beautiful job!

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  13. LeanneMarch 25, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    Oh that is lovely well done for a finish!!! I like how you do your neck line.

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  14. kathy bMarch 25, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    What a finish. What a talent you are!

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  15. spriteMarch 25, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    It looks lovely on you. Congratulations! (And just in time for another snowy, sweater-type day!)

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  16. UnknownMarch 25, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    such a beautiful and original knit!! And it looks amazing on you!! and it looks like the cold weather is still here and will give you a lot of time to wear it!!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 25, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    Love it! The lace detail is perfect.

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  18. AndriaMarch 25, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Your cardi turned out beautifully!

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  19. AndeeMarch 25, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    It turned out fantastic!!!

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  20. Kim March 25, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Wow, it looks awesome on you. Love that colour!

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  21. elnsMarch 25, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    What a great fit! It looks fantastic on you. Excellent job. That many buttons makes me nervous. Buttonholes, button attaching .. . it all gives me a case of sweaty palms.

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  22. azwoolgirlMarch 25, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Perfection and it looks beautiful on you !

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  23. KrugthethinkerMarch 26, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    Wow, a perfect fit, and I love the lace around the buttons! Applauding you from over here in California:)

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  24. UnknownMarch 26, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Oh my goodness - it's gorgeous! I love everything about it - the lace, the raglan increases, the colour, the buttons. Dreamy! I am in awe.

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  25. Judy S.March 26, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Stunning! I love it. Nice work!

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  26. ErinMarch 26, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful work!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 26, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Great job! It's a perfect fit!

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  28. KristenMarch 26, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Another beautiful sweater, Karen! I really love the color. It fits your perfectly, too!

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  29. bookworm-MaryMarch 26, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    This is a beautiful project!!! And such a lucky find with those buttons-- I too buy without often knowing what I'm putting them on.

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  30. Deborah HamiltonMarch 26, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    It is absolutely beautiful! I love the lace inserts and the I-cord neck.

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  31. Anne MarieMarch 26, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Love how it turned out! Fits you perfect.

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  32. simonaMarch 26, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    This is such a cute sweater! Lovely color, too!
    I also always have quite a collection of buttons on hand, it seems they're one of these things you just cannot have enough of :)

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  33. paulaMarch 26, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    So lovely! I am reading this and thinking how easily you've made all these wonderful modifications (which all make the sweater!) Such a gifted knitter!

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  34. flyingjenMarch 26, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    I love everything about it!

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  35. AnonymousMarch 26, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  36. Shirley-AnnMarch 27, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    Lovely Karen :o)

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  37. Lisa UotinenMarch 28, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    LOVE this! I want one. :)

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  38. debby emadianMarch 28, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    OOh gorgeous...it's a lovely fit. Amazing.
    I want one too...
    debx

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  39. debby emadianMarch 28, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    I've just realised it's the raglan sleeves, they give a perfect fit. I haven't made one for ages I might copy you...
    dx

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  40. Mama Gone GreenMarch 28, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    gorgeous!!!!

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  41. thecrazysheepladyMarch 28, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Love it!

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