Try to look past my deer-caught-in-the-headlights meets really-tired-lady thing. The sweater I'm wearing is version 2 of the City Cardigan - knit while I was on vacation.
Those buttons are wooden. In this version I a) removed 3 inches from the width of the shoulders (but expanded to original dimensions under the arm for bust room. I also lengthened the ribbing by a inch (which is why I have sewn 4 buttons this time, rather than 3).
What do you think of the colour? Of the cut? Would you make this cardigan? I think I like it (I'm very pleased with the workmanship) but I'm on the fence.
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I love the colour. I love the buttons. I think the fit is amazing. Your adjustment to the shoulders really paid off. I think you should be thrilled with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Evie! The shoulder adjustment made a huge difference in fit.
DeleteI love it. Color, fit & style. Very nice. I would make it, especially now that I've seen it on a real person.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it! I am liking it more, the more I think about it. I just take some time to warm up to new knitting projects...
DeleteOooooh! Me likey!
ReplyDeleteThanks G! You would need to make the smallest size, and probably with a thinner yarn and needle.
DeleteI can't imagine what you could possibly be on the fence about, it's gorgeous! :-)
ReplyDeleteWell, when you say it like that! OK, not on the fence anymore.
DeleteI absolutely love it and am astounded you knitted it on vacay! Crazy! And, lovely.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that ridiculous? But hey, it was a portable craft.
DeleteThe colour is wonderful. It looks as though this cardigan was just *made* for your body (which, of course, it is)!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kat! I find knitting modifications are more fun to figure out than sewing ones. Maybe because you can always undo whatever you make.
DeleteThis looks great! The fit is so perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteIt looks great! And I love that colour twist on the ubiquitous navy and red and white, with stripes.
ReplyDeleteI really do love stripes (in all the colours) and I thought the orange and the greeny teal were a fun combo.
DeleteI love the color, fit and style (plus it is really fun with the stripey top underneath). I may have to make this, if I ever finish my current sweater. ha ha ha
ReplyDeleteYou'll get there!
DeleteIt's beautiful Kristin. And the color is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan!
DeleteWow, nice knit-fitting skills! Of course you'll only get people telling you to get off that fence- what's not to love? :)
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad it's popular in these comments! Now I'm off the fence. Sometimes it just takes a while (and some comment love) to help make up my mind.
DeleteI love it, and the collar is so adorable. Just the right size.
ReplyDeleteThanks K! You know, the collar gets smaller when the shoulders do (based on the pattern construction). It's a really good fit this time. Thanks for all of your help...
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