FO Bold and Bulky Mini Cardi
Here she is....I must admit, I do like her. She has everything I don't like about knitting:
~acrylic (wool blend) yarn
~super-bulky yarn
~large needle knitting
In spite of that, I like the finished product. I have yet to find buttons that work...but, I don't care so much. I may wear it without the buttons!
Pattern: Bold and Bulky Mini Cardi
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick 2 skeins (MC) Cranberry 1.25 skeins (CC) Charcoal
Needles: sizes 13, 11, and 10
Size: small 38"
Mods:
I did 4 extra MC rows at bottom before switching to CC....I didn't like
how it fell right at bottom edge of the girls...felt weird. Also, my
gauge was a bit off, I should've used size 15 needles...but I am
nowhere near a 38" chest...even with my fantastic new bra! I just
figured it would work out...and I was right.
Oh, here I am, actually attempting to smile...and it doesn't look so fake...right?!
Here's a shot of the back decreases-
Cute!! I love it!
Posted by: Robin | September 24, 2007 at 07:17 PM
I think it looks fantastic... congrats!
Posted by: LizKnits | September 24, 2007 at 07:20 PM
Very cute! I may hae to think about making one of these now! Geez!!!!
Posted by: Michelle | September 24, 2007 at 09:02 PM
Looks great! So glad you posted pics as I am working on this as well, and have been a little worried about where the opening hits before the button bands are added...looks like I am on the right track! I have also made some mods to the length.
Posted by: Jen | September 25, 2007 at 12:57 AM
It's just lovely! I think the fit is perfect, front and back. Congratulations!
Posted by: Chayele | September 25, 2007 at 02:13 AM
It's just lovely! I think the fit is perfect, front and back. Congratulations!
Posted by: Chayele | September 25, 2007 at 02:13 AM
It's just lovely! I think the fit is perfect, front and back. Congratulations!
Posted by: Chayele | September 25, 2007 at 02:13 AM
It's just lovely! I think the fit is perfect, front and back. Congratulations!
Posted by: Chayele | September 25, 2007 at 02:13 AM
It's just lovely! I think the fit is perfect, front and back. Congratulations!
Posted by: Chayele | September 25, 2007 at 02:14 AM
I wasn't sure I wanted to make this, but seeing yours in all it's glory has changed my mind. I love your choice of colors.
Posted by: Sally | September 25, 2007 at 10:11 AM
pretty!
those are really nice colors
Posted by: mad-knits | September 25, 2007 at 12:09 PM
Wow - that is nice!
To be honest, I did not really like this in the book. Maybe it was the colors or the buttons or maybe because it did not look like a nice fit for the girl in the picture!
But now that I have seen yours I might just make this one.
Posted by: Knittacia | September 29, 2007 at 04:14 PM