Mustard Seed Cardigan Complete


How about these self portraits?  I think I am getting more creative in my old age.  As you can see by the buttons some of these photos were taken in the mirror.  Took me a bit to realize the image would be reversed  (snicker)



Well I am super pleased as punch with the sweater!!  These photos are before blocking because I was too darn excited to wait another couple of days while it dried.  So I am 100% sure that the button bands will lay nicely because I will block it into obedience..


I am so glad that I did rip out the first attempt because the fit is absolutely perfect.  I think if you are interested in a top down cardigan that is relatively easy to knit in worsted weight yarn you should give the Tea Leaves Cardigan a try



Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Karen, the sweater is beyond beautiful! I knew when you cast on that I would love it. I want to do one for me, but need to finish my Christmas knitting first. xx

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  2. coleenSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Oh, I love the sweater! What a great color.

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  3. no spring chickenSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Mmmm... wow! I want it. I don't want to make it, I want yours. Is that bad? ;)

    Blessings, Debbie

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  4. amanda {the habit of being}September 27, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    i think it looks great! and the color!!!!! i love the color :)

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  5. *kateSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Gorgeous! I love it :) I want to do one too.

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  6. Lori annSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    karen it is absolutly gorgeous! how thrilling to have a beautiful sweater in the most beautiful wool and to have it fit so well! beautiful work! i LOVE the color too, it's perfect.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    PERFECT!!! It looks just wonderful on you! I've had tea leaves on my to-do list for a long time, but I very rarely knit with worsted yarn; I might have to reconsider. I think Peasy is going to have a similiar look in dk--just hope mine looks 1/2 as good as yours!

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  8. EmilySeptember 27, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Amazing job!!

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  9. pinkundineSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    It looks gorgeous! I'm glad the ripping out and reknitting made it perfect :) That colour is stunning

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  10. JacquiSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Well - that is just the most gorgeous thing - it looks such a brilliant fit - and what a colour. I do want to knit tea leaves,and i will sometime, xxx

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I love the color! I chose a shirt that color for my first day of high school, I remember it was so, so soft. Good photos, btw... ;)

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Oh look at it! It's beautiful! I'm so glad the second try turned out exactly the way you wanted it!

    I am definitely going to have to give that a try...I have a bunch of deep purple wool I don't remember ordering (or rather - I don't remember what I ordered it for...) & I think it might be the perfect fit for this sweater... xo

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  13. house full of jaysSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Oh boy, Karen! It's beautiful, love colour it sooo lovely. One more thing I really want to cast on right now....finishing it might be the trouble.

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  14. GreerSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    It's beautiful! You're so clever, and SO quick!

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  15. embracingitallSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    It looks gorgeous! Enjoy wearing your Tea leaves cardi. Jacinta

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  16. BeckiSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    It is so beautiful! I aspire to knit that well one day!

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  17. LydiaSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Wow! That is exquisite. I want to make one for me and in the exact same color too!

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  18. nunuSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    this is fabulous! i've seen it many times, but i love yours in this mustard color. great shots!

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  19. AnnieSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Wow--so gorgeous! Love that color and the texture of the yarn. Beautifully knit--well done! I finished a shalom cardi earlier this year and am wanting something with sleeves...might have to try this next.

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  20. ErinSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Beautiful! Can't believe I missed this post!

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  21. cpcableSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    So beautiful, Karen! You should be proud!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    I LOVE the colour. So gorgeous!

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