Cropped Cardi, Done!
It took a little over 3 weeks with a 4 day break when I got the boring part, but overall a quick, satisfying little knit. I learned much on this one! Top down raglan is magic, I really like knitting a "too small" garment because it fits better after a bath and applied I-Cord is fiddly. At least for me. I knit the 34.5 size and I have a 40" bust. Go figure. Here's the pics
So, a few people have mentioned that the leaf part is ugly or too big or whatever. I thought they gave the project a whole "never find that at walmart" look. They might be imperfect, but I love them!
Very cute on you! good job.
Posted by: Emily | June 25, 2007 at 07:54 AM
Very cute!
Posted by: Adrienne | June 25, 2007 at 08:14 AM
That's lovely! What yarn did you use?
Posted by: ShalenaKnits | June 25, 2007 at 02:49 PM
I used Lion Brand Cotton Ease
Posted by: Kendyl | June 25, 2007 at 03:31 PM
Cute! I like the leaves, too!
Posted by: Marion | June 25, 2007 at 08:24 PM
It's adorable! The fit is perfect.
Posted by: Ginnie | June 25, 2007 at 11:05 PM
So nice - and I like the leaves :-)
Posted by: Angelika | June 26, 2007 at 02:07 AM
I like the way it fits you. I feel emboldened to try a too-small one myself now... :)
Posted by: Mandy | June 26, 2007 at 03:46 AM
I am working on this cardigan, too. My bust is 42; the size 40 is waaaaay too big around the waist. Now I have to make some modifications; I plan to rip back to the cast on 9 stitches at beginning of new two rows and knit straight from there. I am quite busty, but not big at the shoulders or waist. From now on I'm gonna knit to my waist/hip size, NOT my bust! I hope the sleeves aren't too baggy; they look like that's a possibility, too.
Posted by: Lisa | July 16, 2007 at 05:56 PM
oh dear... i am going to make this, just bought the wool, and i was going to make the 34.5 size, but i'm a 34! i should probably do the 32 then? what gauge, what size needles did you use, what size was recommended for your wool? mine recommends 4.5 but the shop assistant only had 5mm needles...
Posted by: Péitseoga | September 21, 2007 at 07:30 AM
oh dear... i am going to make this, just bought the wool, and i was going to make the 34.5 size, but i'm a 34! i should probably do the 32 then? what gauge, what size needles did you use, what size was recommended for your wool? mine recommends 4.5 but the shop assistant only had 5mm needles...
Posted by: Péitseoga | September 21, 2007 at 07:31 AM