Wicked Cardigan


The Wicked Cardigan is off the needles folded neatly on my dresser waiting for cooler days for me to wear.  I am quite pleased with how it turned out.  I was concerned about the Madelinetosh tosh merino light for my choice in wool, mainly because it's a single ply.  However I love the slight halo the sweater has, hinting at it's coziness.



I have knit up this pattern before and I confess I would knit a third sweater as well.  Same same but different is an excellent pattern, well written but is for a knitter who is familiar with sweater construction and top down construction.  I love how there's detail to the shaping of the body and the ruching at the shoulders.


My modifications were few, I made the buttonholes 2 1/2 inches apart so there would be less of a gap when buttoned up.  I also added length in the body and sleeves since I am tallish.



Comments

  1. Lisa UotinenAugust 6, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Oh! LOVE! It fits you so well. I love Madeleinetosh too.

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  2. stephAugust 6, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    this is just perfection!!!

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  3. Deborah HamiltonAugust 6, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    It's beautiful! I agree about the shoulders. That's a very nice detail.

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  4. UnknownAugust 6, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Gorgeous!!!!

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  5. Tracey ~ CloverAugust 6, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    It's beauitful Karen and I hope it turns cool soon so you ca wear it.

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  6. eidolonsAugust 6, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    It looks great! I bet it's super squishy and soft, too. (:

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  7. AnonymousAugust 6, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Oh, Karen - it's gorgeous! I love the colorway. I've seen that pattern around a bit (here a couple of times, I think!) and I keep wanting to try it. (I'm losing a ton of weight training for this half marathon & I don't want to knit anything new until I know what size I'm going to be!) xo

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  8. RosemaryAugust 6, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Gorgeous! I think the pattern and the Tosh go marvelously together too!

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  9. SueAugust 6, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    I love everything about it: the shoulder ruching, the shaping, the simple stockinette, the color and yarn choice--it's a wicked sweater! (In Boston, 'wicked' means really, really good.) ♥

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  10. the habit of beingAugust 6, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    gorgeous! and yes, the ruching at the shoulders is the perfect detail.

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  11. Lady CordeliaAugust 6, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    pretty, karen!

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  12. KrugthethinkerAugust 6, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Aw, how beautiful! I am impressed with the shaping and ruching--I am pretty sure that is beyond my skill level! And, funnily enough, I had forgotten the name of this cardigan, and, when I saw the title, I thought it had perhaps misbehaved during the blocking process!

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  13. Judy S.August 6, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Beautiful finish! That is such a pretty color. Have to check out that pattern.

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  14. JacquiAugust 6, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Just beautiful! xx

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  15. TannaAugust 6, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Your Wicked cardigan is just gorgeous, Karen! And, I know it feels heavenly in the Madelinetosh Light. You did a beautiful job. blessings ~ tanna

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  16. AnonymousAugust 6, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Now that's just AWESOME :)

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  17. Kim August 6, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    LOVE IT!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 7, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Love this sweater!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 7, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Gorgeous! Or a New England wicked!

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  20. Reinventing MotherAugust 7, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Just LOVE!

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  21. JessAugust 7, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    KAREN! This is a beautiful sweater! Wonderful job!

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  22. flyingjenAugust 7, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    It looks amazing! Great color.

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  23. margeneAugust 7, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    You have made Wicked a perfectly fitted sweater you'll wear and wear. Well done!

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  24. AnonymousAugust 7, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Karen, it turned out so beautiful!

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  25. AnonymousAugust 7, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    I really like the way the shoulders look. I am no where near this skill level, but this is really nice!

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  26. Gracey is not my name....August 7, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    It came out great...love the color!

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  27. Melanie RouthierAugust 8, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Gorgeous Karen, just gorgeous! Just think... fall is right around the corner. You'll be wearing that in no time.

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  28. Annie CholewaAugust 8, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    I've already admired this on Ravelry, as you know ... it really is lovely, and so beautifully made. Bravo!

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  29. GerdaMarch 31, 2014 at 4:13 AM

    Hi, I really love this caridgan. I found it searching for a pattern for my yarn. But i cannot find the pattern, I would like to download it, but if I follow the link on Ravelry, I end up on a webshop with yarn, and also patterns, but cannot find this specific one.
    Can you help me?
    kind regards,
    Gerda (from the Netherlands)

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  30. karenMarch 31, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    If you go to this link you should be at the page to buy the pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/same-same-but-different-contiguous-walnuss

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