Ash Cardigan

 


I finished my sister's featherweight cardigan on Friday but then had to redo the cast off edge of the neckline on Sunday after waiting for it to dry from the first blocking. I believe I did the cast off edge over a two day period and when I picked it up on the second day I guess I just cast off with tight stitches. 

No amount of blocking could fix that. I'm pleased with the way the cardigan turned out and I hope my sister will be as well. This is her requested Christmas present - to finish her sweater and I succeeded.

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Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsOctober 28, 2020 at 9:05 AM

    Beautiful, Karen!! I predict that will be in heavy wardrobe rotation! I love how it turned out!

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  2. EileenOctober 28, 2020 at 9:16 AM

    Beautiful Karen! That sweater can be worn with anything...perfect!

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  3. LeftycrafterOctober 28, 2020 at 9:29 AM

    You did a marvelous job. Your sister is blessed.

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  4. JuliannOctober 28, 2020 at 9:38 AM

    Well done! And such a lovely gift - two hands joined in one sweater

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  5. MarthaOctober 28, 2020 at 9:51 AM

    It's beautiful! You did a fantastic job :)

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  6. stephOctober 28, 2020 at 12:40 PM

    It turned out lovely....lucky sister!!!

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  7. VeraOctober 28, 2020 at 12:41 PM

    Beautiful finish! Lucky sister - I would be tempted to keep it - LOL.

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  8. elizabethOctober 28, 2020 at 1:08 PM

    Very beautiful! Loos so versatile and perfect for the colder months!

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  9. sustainablemumOctober 28, 2020 at 3:32 PM

    Wow! it looks good. I am sorry that you had to redo the cast off that is a pain but it is so important to get it right isn't it. I hope your sister loves it.

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  10. karen greenOctober 28, 2020 at 3:53 PM

    That’s beautiful. I could see wearing that a lot.

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  11. affectioknitOctober 28, 2020 at 5:02 PM

    It's really pretty...and just in time for fall...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  12. MaryOctober 28, 2020 at 5:13 PM

    Re-doing a bind off is painful. AND always worth it! congratulations on a STUNNING finish!!

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  13. MinervaOctober 28, 2020 at 7:40 PM

    It's beautiful, and I think the cast off is fine! It feels good to get a large project accomplished, doesn't it?

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  14. JaneOctober 28, 2020 at 9:44 PM

    The sweater came out great. Picking out that bind off is another labor of love but worth the time and effort. I love that you did that. One of your Christmas gifts is off the needles. Hooray.

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  15. Needles and WoolOctober 28, 2020 at 10:04 PM

    It is such a nice cardigan! your sister will be so happy :) Take care!

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  16. kathy bOctober 28, 2020 at 11:12 PM

    You went above and Beyond! The sweater is awesome. She better love it.

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  17. StefanieOctober 31, 2020 at 3:25 PM

    Yay for it being done!

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