Wren Cardigan Complete


For how long it took to knit this sweater, it was worth every teeny tiny stitch.  I love how light weight it is and the drape is fantastic!!  I am very pleased with the fit this time around.  Going down a needle size did the trick.


The ravelry project page is here.


This only took one skein of Madeline Tosh Lace.  I barely made it with the yarn though....I would have liked to have had one more inch to the collar.  I have another skein in the same colorway but just was too lazy to ball it up on the winder.  My idea to use a different leftover green madelinetosh yarn was not very nice looking.  In other words, it was a bad idea.  I cannot wait to wear this!!!

Comments

  1. little macaroon.November 1, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    WOW - great job!

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 1, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Karen, the cardigan is breathtaking! I can't belive you even took it off to photogragh it! I would wear it every single day!
    xx

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  3. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    This is going to be one of those sweaters that you will wear EVERYWHERE!! and with everything! And isn't it great that you finished it at the beginning of sweater season (as opposed to mid summer or April--when I usually finish mine!)

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  4. eidolonsNovember 1, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    It looks *amazing!* Great job! I'm off to check out the Ravelry page. (:

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  5. JacquiNovember 1, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    It is just so beautiful. xxx

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  6. pinkundineNovember 1, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    It looks awesome! I'm so pleased to see it finished, and I can't believe how quickly you made it (tiny stitches like that would take me forever!)

    Love it :)

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  7. Lori annNovember 1, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    oh my gosh karen, it is SO beautiful. what a fantastic job you did. i love the color and how well it fits you, everything about it. that mt wool. its just perfect. how exciting. :)

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  8. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I love everything about it: the style, the fit, the color (the cute name you gave it "Wren")--it really turned out splendidly!

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  9. *kateNovember 1, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I love it! Nice work :)

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  10. BeckiNovember 1, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Amazing!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    So beautiful and inspiring...just like you!

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  12. Melanie RouthierNovember 1, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    That cardigan is gorgeous!! I love everything about it. Great job.

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  13. EmilyNovember 2, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Gorgeous! You did a wonderful job.

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  14. LydiaNovember 2, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Wow! This is truly stunning. You have lots of patience for that tiny knitting. It's beautiful.

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  15. house full of jaysNovember 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful! I won that pattern on a giveaway...you almost make me brave enough to try it!

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  16. Connys CottageNovember 3, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Hello,


    It looks awesome...
    Soooo beautiful.


    greatings send you Conny

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  17. amanda {the habit of being}November 3, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    It looks great! And I love Madeline Tosh yarns...can imagine how cozy, comfy this will be.

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  18. AnonymousNovember 8, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Oh my goodness - that is gorgeous! I am working with Madelinetosh Lace right now on a shawl/scarf thingy I'm making for a friend, and I can't believe you knit a whole *sweater* out of it! It is so beautiful… xo

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