Rainwater Cardigan


If you knew me well, you'd know that me being on my phone is a frequent sight :) 

Oh my, I love this cardigan for my sister.  Based on Ravelry data, this is the fifth time I've knit this particular design from Ann Budd's book Top Down Raglan Sweaters a must-have book in a well developed knitting library, in my opinion.


And yes, I could knit this again and again.  Love it! 

When I finished my last sweater - Silverleaf - my sister was visiting and she tried it on.  She loved it! At that moment, I knew I was going to knit one for her.  I didn't keep it a surprise because I wanted her to choose her own yarn in a color she would like. 

Madelinetosh Sock yarn is my go to yarn for this sweater because the superwash wool relaxes the garment to the perfect size.



I've sewn in my custom labels from Dutch Label Shop (I posted about them here)  I forgot to photo!!
But there is a hint of the labels in this post.


Ravelry notes are here

Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsMay 9, 2018 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  2. BonnyMay 9, 2018 at 9:36 AM

    What a gorgeous sweater! It is a wonderful pattern (especially if you've knit it five times) and I really love the yarn's blend of blue and gray. Your lucky sister is going to love it!

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  3. AnonymousMay 9, 2018 at 9:37 AM

    So pretty. You sister is very lucky!!!

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  4. margeneMay 9, 2018 at 10:11 AM

    Your sisters sweater is not only lovely but well fitting, too! Good work and you know your sister will love it!

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  5. LuluMay 9, 2018 at 11:21 AM

    its so lovely..You are such a great knitter...

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  6. Corinne CunninghamMay 9, 2018 at 12:51 PM

    Oh Karen... it's gorgeous! I'm adding the pattern to my queue. I've been looking for a simple, yet lovely, cardigan for myself.

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  7. kathy bMay 9, 2018 at 2:30 PM

    Luck y Sister. That is a fabulous pattern you have mastered. Great yarn great knit great fit and great buttons. WOW

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  8. VeraMay 9, 2018 at 2:33 PM

    Beautiful finish in every single way. I love it. Your sister is indeed very lucky!!

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  9. BridgetMay 9, 2018 at 2:42 PM

    I just love the way it looks! May she wear it in good health.

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  10. StefanieMay 9, 2018 at 3:21 PM

    Yay! You finished! Great job. I really love the colorway.
    And thank you for the sewing love. I hope to get some done today after the kids are done with their homework.

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  11. spriteMay 9, 2018 at 3:53 PM

    Lovely! Did you alternate skeins or were you just lucky with how they flowed into each other?

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  12. GraceMay 9, 2018 at 3:54 PM

    Karen, it's so pretty! I love the color, it really is like rainwater, isn't it? Your sister will be thrilled!

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  13. Helen BMay 9, 2018 at 4:34 PM

    I so love the cardigan and the wool colours are so pretty.

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  14. chrisknitsMay 9, 2018 at 8:01 PM

    What a great sweater! She will wear it often and love it forever! So, how does one become your sister? Or do you need a house full of Roman Shades? LOL

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  15. mamasmercantileMay 10, 2018 at 1:42 AM

    Beautiful, I would be happy to become your older sister....

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  16. JoséMay 10, 2018 at 5:21 AM

    It's lovely ! Your sister is really lucky with such a knitter in the family :)

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  17. MaryMay 10, 2018 at 6:46 AM

    Beautiful! How handy that you and your sister are the same size :-) and thank you for the label info!

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  18. UnknownMay 10, 2018 at 1:30 PM

    This is just beautiful, Karen!!

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  19. CathieJMay 10, 2018 at 5:10 PM

    That sweater is beautiful. The book is out of print, but I found it on many sites so I am going to order it. I love to hear about sweaters that someone likes to make over and over.

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  20. DebbieAugust 22, 2018 at 1:30 PM

    I love this cardigan, it's beautiful.

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