For Christmas last year my mom got me a copy of Suzan Mischer's Greetings from Knit Cafe. As I paged through the book and ear-marked projects to add to my queue, I was struck by Helen Roux's Slouchy Cardigan and how it reminded me of something my older sister, Natalie, would like to wear. So, I added it to my list and decided to make it for her.Knowing her yarn preferences, I knew she would want a very soft yarn. As I mentioned in my post last week this resulted in a surpirse project for me when I picked out a yarn that wouldn't suit her needs. Luckily - visiting my local yarn store (the Unraveled Sheep - in Sandy) I found the perfect yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca in a bright yellow.
I was very impressed with how well the pattern was written, and despite the small sport gauge of the yarn, how fast it knitted up. With the exception of the pockets that were added it ended up exactly as the pictures illustrated in the pattern. I was very excited. I might eventually make one for myself!I can't wait to add this to my ravelry account (If you're interested my username is LizzyLemon, since I am such a fan of the show 30 Rock)-
Shelbie
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Love that yellow sweater! Will have to look you up in Ravelry. I'm new to ravelry myself!
You're knitting projects are always fantastic, Shelbie!! This sweater is lovely and Natalie is a very lucky sister!!
Wow, wonderful project. I love the color.
Teresa
I haven't been much of a knitting fan in the past, but I LOVE this sweater. It is such a cute style and the color is perfect.
Shelbie,
THAT is totally Rocktastic!!!!! i love it!
I LOVE this! Great job!
That is fabulous! Really!! And what a super sister you are. :-)
Such a cute yellow sweater. All ready for spring.
Oh lucky sister! Love that sweater!
Love the sweater! Looks SO SO comfortable!
Cheers,
Dionne
I love the sweater! What a sweet sister you are, and the color, yellow, so bright and spring like! wonderful job!
I love the sweater! You are an amazing knitter! Thanks for sharing!
oh shelby!! it's gorgeous! i'm sure your sister is sooooo happy with it!
bravo!!
Beautiful Job!! how long did this take? It is quite a PROJECT!!!
Oh wow Shelbie! This is fabulous. I'm sure Natalie absolutely loved it! Such a gorgeous colour too. The pockets are a good addition.
Well done!
Cheers!
This sweater is just beautiful. Love the color. I really need to learn how to knit again. I did it when I was younger, but haven't stitched in years and years.
~Karen~
Your sweater is just beautiful! Alpaca is wonderful and very soft. If you can find baby alpaca wool it is even softer. Love it!
OMG that is amazing. I love it!!!! will you knit for me tooooo????
Love me some 30 Rock too. Lemon is hysterical.
It is gorgeous! Yellow is just lovely!!
Ohhh its very cute and what a great fit!
The sweater is gorgeous! I love the yellow and the fit looks perfect. You did an amazing job, Shelbie! Someday, I am so learning how to knit. :) (And yay, 30 Rock! Love that show!)
WOW Shelbie!! Your needle work is soooo amazing!! I love the yellow! Hugs!!
Whoa girl, you have some serious skills!
I can crochet dishclothes and hotpads, I wonder how they would look made into an item of clothing!?!
Very cute! I have had this in my "must knit" list for a while. It just looks so comfy!
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