Finished!!!

My cardigan is finished! I'm really happy with the way it turned out - the fit is great despite my concerns about the ribbing being too tight. I wrote an extensive description on my blog (come visit!!!), but here are the key details:

Pattern: Short-sleeved cardigan with ribbing

Yarn: Cascade Jewel, just under 4 skeins. I made the smallest size and had about 1/4 of the last skein left.

Needles: Clover bamboo, size 9 and 10.5

Mods: I shortened the ribbing portion of the sleeves from 15 rows to 10 because I have relatively short arms and wanted the sleeves to hit above the elbow. Otherwise I followed the pattern exactly. Be sure to check the errata if you plan to make this, as there are several mistakes in the pattern.

Overall I'm really happy with the way this turned out. I blocked it before knitting the buttonbands, which I think was a good move because it allowed me to block the top portion to be a bit longer (thus losing some width where it wasn't needed) and the ribbing as wide as possible without the buttonbands getting in the way. I didn't block it again after adding the buttonbands, and I don't think it's necessary. I'd highly recommend this yarn if you can find it, and the pattern is quick and easy. The only thing I really noticed, and someone else has mentioned this as well, is that the bust region and just above is a bit large in proportion to the ribbing. This might be mostly me, in that I'm not very busty, but I wish that part was a bit smaller and the ribbing kept the same. If I make this again I think I'll try to figure out a way to make that happen. But, if you're bustier than me, well, this would be perfect! 

This was my first completed sweater, so I took loads more pictures. You can find them, and more sweater info on my blog!

Comments

[Sally]

This looks great! I love the yarn; I've knitted with Cascade 220, but not Jewels. Is it wool?

Keep up the good work!!

[Kelly]

Fabulous sweater. It looks terrific on. Didn't really give the one in the book a second look but now I think I am going to have to knit one. Great job--looks awesome on you!

[Michelle]

Very cute I love the color..one of my favorites! Great job on your first sweater!

[LizKnits]

This looks amazing... definitely makes me want to knit one up soon!

[Maryanne]

Love the photos and the sweater looks beautiful on you!! I'll have to check for the Cascade Jewel...

[Bobbi]

that looks great and the color is gorgeous!

[Katinka]

That looks so cute on you! What a pretty shade of blue, too. Congrats on a fabulous first sweater!

[Susan]

Fabulous! Perfection!
Great fit, color, style.
Wonderful.

[Clare]

So cute! after seeing your pics I might have to do this one next!! congrats!!!