Finally……
my Tea Leaves Cardigan « c’est fini »
Pattern: Tea Leaves Cardigan by Melissa LaBarre
Yarn: Madelinetosh tosh dk in “Tart”
Needles: Size US 6/4 mm and US 7/4.5 mm
I found out (yet again) that I can’t completely rely on my gauge swatch since I tend to knit tighter on a larger piece of fabric compared to a 4×4 inch piece of stitches and rows. So, with this sweater, there was no positive ease on me as compared to the experience of most others who have knit this pattern.
I knit two extra rows of garter stitch on each button band since I wanted them a little wider and reversed the sides of the buttonholes on the bands to the right (pattern says otherwise). I think that these are the only mods I made to the pattern.
Another thing, all the hoo-hah about the Tart colorway being fantastic is actually bang on!
This is definitely my current favorite finished object and the 3/4 length sleeves make for a great spring garment.
mrsfife
What a glorious colour! How did you manage to get the right shade on camera? Red is difficult to photograph for me. Great buttons, too. Your things are always so nicely finished.
Jocelyn
Red Hot Momma! Awesome photo shoot + awesome cardigan + awesome model = Awesomeness Without An End.
I love the buttons too.
Kelly
Well if that isn’t the perfect fit. Love the 3/4 sleeves. Well done, the tarty cardi 😉 looks fab!
88stitchesafterhours
Looks fantastic on you, the fit and the color and everything.
knitnkanmani
wowww its sooooo beautiful the color is awesome its fiery .The buttons,the fitting are awesome .
The photos have some out so well ,u look like u shd grace the covers of magazines sooooo beautiful 🙂
knitnkanmani
preethi they shd remove her photo(in the link u hv given ) n put in urs ,the model n color are much more better looking 🙂
sanhita
Lovely colour and cardi!! Love the buttons too!! You select every accessory/notion perfectly!!
Rain
Oh it’s so beautiful! You look so pretty in it, really pretty! Love the finishing as well, super neat as always.
desiknitter
Absolutely stunning – my god, it’s such a gorgeous colour, I totally have to make this sweater. Lovely buttons too. Great job, it looks wonderful on you.
Sarah
Looks like a wonderful cardigan
Shin Ae
Gorgeous! This is the best look I’ve gotten at Tart so far, and I see the appeal. A fantastic red, and it looks great on you!
Kristen
Lovely cardi, great colour. Love your pics.
Anjali
Wow…. can’t decide which is more beautiful – the cardigan or the model!
mamie
you always make knitting pieces that look good enough to eat. so pretty, preeti. i love the tones and textured in the yoke….but those miles of stst must have been endless. whew. you did it.
just had to say too, your little girl’s gorgeous eyes are stunning….such deep beautiful pools. she is getting bigger and bigger and i love seeing the girl emerge from the baby.
it looks like we will be in your area the first week of june, but i will email more once we figure out the itinerary. cannot wait to meet you and the family. exciting. 🙂 xoxo amiee
frillbow
This is so perfect Preeti! The fit is just right – you look like a cover girl there!
kerry
You look absolutely gorgeous in that colour! Turned out so pretty!
SHWETA
Gorgeous !
sue
It is gorgeous on you! I love that color too.
Charmaine
Beautiful, beautiful Preeti! Love the buttons too.
Yarny Days
Breathtaking. You did such a great job. It is sooo beautiful
mazhalai
beautiful! i agree with knitnkanmani – your pic should be featured in the pattern page!
Kay
Really beautiful. I love the colour, and the gorgeous buttons!
Pearlin J
omg!Preeti , its Gorgeous!, lovely colour and such neat work! and the photographs are stunning, look rt out of a magazine:) droooooooools
Pearlin J
ps: I have that same pendent and chain :))
Jane
Very nice! I hope mine turns out looking so good. That colour is great on you!
Julia Zahle
You look stunning! I have been meaning to leave a comment so long, to write that you inspirate me and that I think your children is very beautiful.
Keep the knitting going – I look forward to what comes next.
/Julia
lolly
what a lovely project! it looks wonderful on you, Preeti! Great work!