I have had in my mind for some time now a cardigan that I want to knit.
This cardigan has a wrap-around front and three-quarter length sleeves. It is knit simply, in stocking stitch, but has a pretty picot edging all the way around. The cardigan has raglan sleeves, and is shaped to flatter and fit my shape. At the bottom, the back is slightly longer than the front so that the wraparound part sits smoothly on my waistline. The picot edging is crocheted to give a little stability to the body of the cardigan when it gets wrapped around. The ties at the back are a continuation of the crocheted picot edge.
Having spent a long, long time trawling through patterns on Ravelry, I realised that the cardigan that I want to knit does not yet exist as a pattern. This one (Rav link) comes close, but it’s not, quite, right.
So, I’m making up my own.
I am using Barbara Walker’s brilliant Knitting from the Top as the basis for this cardigan. The yarn is Rowan Felted Tweed, which is a seriously lovely wool/alapaca/viscose blend.
This is my second choice of yarn – I had problems with my first choice which I will write about next time. On this version, I am almost down to my armpits, and am loving loving loving it so far!
This looks like it will be lovely!
Blimey, you’re brave. Good for you, producing your own pattern! The closest I have every come has been designing and knitting tea cosies. Lovely yarn, btw.
Lisa
That looks like it is going to be a stunning little cardigan! Go you!
Good work you, how cool to be able to make what is in your mind – I’m terrible for imagining shoes that I can then never find, still I don’t think I’d better start knitting those! Hope it carries on as swimmingly – that shade of FT is certainly gorgeous
Sounds amazing.
I am very intriuged by the knitting from top thingy…. one day i will try it.
looking forward to seeing your creation
You’re a rock star, it’s going to be gorgeous. Looks like some Felted Tweed in Pickle or something similar. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
just saw this over on Rav – it looks lovely
and if you feel the need to write up the pattern and share, well that would also just be lovely!!
Oh, I adore that color!
Hmmm, perhaps I should knit a green shawl…
Oh, you make it look so easy— to dream something and then poof! it’s made!
It’s going to be just gorgeous, too. š
You’re very brave to do that, but I’ve perused patterns for hours trying to find what I know I want. Not ready to try my hand at designing one yet. I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
You’re using the Felted tweed in herb, aren’t you? I’m knitting Chris’ pullover in that. It’s fabulous yarn.
You cardi, however, sounds fabulous. I look forward to seeing how it goes, and, if you do decide to publish it, make one for myself. Good luck!
Yes, it is Herb!
oh yes, very good idea. Take the bull by the horns Anna and make it your own way. Lovely.
I love the sound of this and the pictures are perfect. Yarn gorgeous! How wonderful to make exactly what you want! Can’t wait to see it!
Looks fabulous, I love the design.
It is going to be gorgeous! What an amazing colorway…
That is very very impressive – How exciting to make someting all your own.
How exciting. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
sounds perfect! the yarn is beautiful and your design looks (and sounds) terrific. Can’t wait to see the finished masterpiece.
This looks like the *perfect* yoga cardigan! And I do love that green – Can’t wait to see how this turns out!
I have been poring over my copy of Knitting from the top for the last few days too – I think it holds the best answer to my current sweater dilemma. I love that she makes it so simple – I swear I make things WAY too hard sometimes!
Oh, I can’t wait to see this sweater, I think it’s going to be beautiful!
Can’t wait to see your sweater. I queued that other one on rav that you mentioned awhile ago.
Now thats going to be lovely, I think you are clever! I can’t go beyond scarves when making my patterns up!
Oh lovely, cant wait to see more
It’s going to be wonderful – I really love the color and texture of the yarn you’re using.
look at your lovely drawings! You can do this Anna – I know it’ll be lovely!