Rosy Featherweight Cardigan Complete


 I finished my cardigan over the weekend and in time for the wedding.  However, I put my dress on with the sweater and it looks not good.  So I won't be wearing it after all.  Poofy skirting is hard to dress up with wool.  Just saying.


If you haven't knit this sweater yet, you should.  It's fun and light and a great traveling project.  I'm thrilled that it looks great with jeans.


Ravelry notes are here

Comments

  1. ericaSeptember 22, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    You are so talented...your cardigan is gorgeous !! I love the colour and the feather weightyness of it ! Have fun at the wedding.

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  2. BonnySeptember 22, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Your featherweight cardigan is so pretty that maybe you should consider another dress for the wedding so you can wear it!

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  3. tamknotsSeptember 22, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    It's so cute on you! You are the most productive knitter, I don't know how you do it except you must pick up the needles more often than me. I will go and look closer at your Ravelry notes, thanks.

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  4. mamasmercantileSeptember 22, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Such a shame, at least it won't go to waste, such a beautiful cardigan. It looks beautiful on you and it is such a gorgeous colour.

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  5. spriteSeptember 22, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I'm sorry it didn't work with the dress, but judging from these shots, it'll work with nearly everything else. Great job!

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  6. Tracey ~ CloverSeptember 22, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Well shoot, I'm sorry about the sweater won't work, maybe a shawl would be better (?), but it is a great looking sweater Karen and such a pretty color.

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  7. BridgetSeptember 22, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    It's beautiful! I love the color.

    I really do need to give this pattern a try.

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  8. allisamazingSeptember 22, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    It's lovely!

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  9. JanetSeptember 22, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful sweater in a gorgeous color. Well done!

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  10. margeneSeptember 22, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    From here the sweater looks elegant enough to dress up anything. Nicely done!

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  11. StefanieSeptember 22, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Great job on this cardi. Yay on a finish! I like the kettle-dyed colour look.

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  12. UnknownSeptember 22, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Very pretty cardigan. What a shame it doesn't work with the dress after all

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  13. CorinneSeptember 22, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    what a beautiful colour!

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  14. UnknownSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    It looks fabulous and I'm definitely going to get this in my queue for whenever I have time to knit something for myself :D

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  15. Kat RiddellSeptember 22, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    It looks so fantastic on you! I love that color so much, and it definitely looks like the perfect thing to wear with a pair of jeans :)

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  16. NicoleSeptember 22, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Beautiful work!! That turned out amazing! It looks fantastic on you, too. And I do love the pattern as well...I find it tempting, but considering my "to-do" list, I'm not sure I'll ever have the time to knit one haha! Also, you brought up my only complaint I have about wool: it is extremely difficult to pair it with fancy clothes!! I wish it wasn't the case. Sigh.

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  17. Kim September 22, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I LOVE the colour.

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  18. kathy bSeptember 22, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    It looks fantastic on you. Great color.

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  19. azwoolgirlSeptember 22, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    Beautiful Karen and it looks awesome on you :)

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  20. JaneSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    What a pretty sweater. The color and fit are just perfect. Isn't it funny how sometimes the knitted garments go well with some outfits and not others? I find it hard to predict.

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  21. AnkeSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    It looks great and I really like that color on you!

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  22. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeSeptember 22, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    It is divine! But now what will you do for the wedding?

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    1. karenSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:17 AM

      I have a bought shawl that goes with it, I know I should wear one of my knitted ones...but that shawl looks fab with the dress!

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  23. flyingjenSeptember 22, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    I love that you knit your sweater so fast and then when I love how it looks and I have to add it my list! Great color!

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  24. Amy at love made my homeSeptember 23, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    It is gorgeous and a beautiful colour! So even though you might not wear it to the wedding, I am sure that you will wear it lots! xx

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  25. AmandaSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Looks SO good. A very flattering shape and drape. :)

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  26. VickiSCSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Beautiful sweater and I love the color! I hope to be able to knit so well someday (so far I have done very basic easy things)

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  27. apicturebookmindSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    It looks really great on you, Karen! Too bad it doesn't match your dress you'll be wearing for the wedding.

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  28. LisaSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    I'm popping over to add that sweater to my queue! :)

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  29. fjord girlSeptember 23, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Gorgeous- love it on you- especially the color so pretty.

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  30. monique's messSeptember 24, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    Lovely as always, still beats the heck out of me how you can whip these things up, go speedy!

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  31. JessicaSeptember 24, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful! I love the color. I had a featherweight on the needles once and I just couldn’t get beyond the shoulders. ;-)

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  32. JennySeptember 24, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    aw such a shame it didn't go with the outfit you wanted it to, but it looks terrific all the same! well done! jenny xx

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  33. elnsSeptember 24, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    You are really selling that sweater pattern. You did an excellent job and you make me feel like, "hey maybe I can do that too!" I love that about visiting here. hehe. I'm sorry it didn't work with the wedding outfit but you have an excellent sweater in an excellent color. hmm. featherweight eh? maybe for the spring ...

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  34. GraceSeptember 24, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    I love the color, Karen! Would it be easy for a beginner?

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  35. TahneeSeptember 24, 2015 at 11:13 PM

    Great cardigan, I love it!

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  36. YanicOctober 9, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Just gorgeous Karen, great job!

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