I finished the cardigan I was making! It did not take until I was 80 like my Beloved predicted because I kept ripping it out. But I did start with a knitting pattern. Then I combined it with a crochet pattern. It was all about the shape and I guess you could say I did my own thing. But if I am making it, why not?
The Yosh Little Brother yarn from Tolt Yarn and Wool was lovely to work with. Lovely enough for me to consider it for other projects even though it is a bit expensive. It is also soft due to the cashemere in it so I should not complain.
The hardest part for me was the decision of what edging color. I chose by consensus. The sage green is not in this picture but the sage green and the cranberry were the lead picks. I went with the cranberry because I was told it was a bit more edgy, modern.
These pictures are from the day I wore it before I blocked it. Once I block it, if I block it, I may need to reposition the buttons. But that may not happen until the first time it needs washing. This sweater is so soft. My allergies have been pretty bad and being able to wrap myself in it has been nice.
It just makes me wish to crochet another sweater. That I will rip out how many times before it is done. It is part of my process.
We are off a fiber fair this weekend, then the mountain and my parents, and then camping with Koda Bear. I cannot wait! I was ready to go traveling before Harvey but I am very ready for a change right now. As long as it does not snow. I dreamed it snowed on the mountain last night and I just do not see that as a good thing! I may pack my snow boots as a just in case measure.
Oh, by the way, yes, those are my skateboards behind me in the picture. One rides the concrete like my spoon rides the waves. I have been feeling the need to go surfing as well but there has not been any surf until this week. This week has been about packing and going. Oh well. Soon.