I think I’ve kept everyone waiting long enough!!
Pattern: Geodesic Cardigan by Connie Chang Chinchio
Yarn: Malabrigo Lace in “Emerald”
Needles: Size US 6/4 mm
When I first read through the pattern, I have to admit that I was a tiny bit freaked out by the “semi” set-in sleeves. I haven’t knit those in a long time and I don’t think that my scrunched up sleeve seaming efforts have been documented on the blog here. When sleeve day came, I began the seaming session and voila…just like that, I was done. There had been no swearing nor any need for strong drink during said session!
After that, it was just round and round with a few decreases thrown in at regular intervals to get the sleeves to behave. This is where my boo-boo happened. Not the fault of the pattern or the yarn, just my knitting tension. I was magic-looping those sleeves since that is my preferred method of knitting in the round and every time I came to the point where you need to slide the stitches to begin on the next half of your round (fellow magic-loopers, you know what I mean). The first couple stitches would be so snug that I would have to tug them over the needle to knit and each time I felt like I would snap the yarn. That’s when I decided that it was time to dig out my unused DPNs and try that method. Turns out, I suck at DPN-ing. Check out that ladder!!!
Lesson learned, I went back to ML on the other sleeve and tugged those stitches painfully across each round. A note about the yarn – Malabrigo Lace being 100% merino with a single ply construction is notorious for pilling. I’ve worn this cardigan only a couple times but I haven’t noticed any pilling, yet. Just the usual fuzzy halo of merino yarn. I’m sure the dreaded pilling will happen eventually.
Great summer cardigan. Great little details. Great pattern. L-o-v-e gazillion!
Jocelyn
Love love love!!!
Wow. Worth the wait. Fab work, Preeti, DPN ladder and all.
I am dreading working with Mally lace too but Jackie’s Adrift cardi is so soft and squishy, albeit it’s got halo already. Beautiful colour on you too!
BloreKnitter
Stunning! The cardigan is soooo elegant and feminine. Honestly, I didn’t notice the ladder until you pointed out. One great cardigan. I am thinking of making one for myself!
Annie Bee
Ooh, that’s gorgeous. It gives me hope that I’ll get through the acres of stockinette and get mine finished up too! Love the colour and lines of yours, on you.
Kelly
Beautiful! I love the colour. I want to cast on for mine now!! I too didn’t notice the ladder until you said. Socks are a great way to practice non laddering.
Cute dress too.
Pearlin J
Beautiful cardigan!stunning pictures too. I would have never noticed the ladder if you hadn’t mentioned. you could do try modeling ,you know.
pomegranategrl
That’s beautiful!
knitnkanmani
yes modeling ,u lucky girl,that cardi is beautiful very delicate and soo chic on you .The ladders look like a frame for the face and shoulder area so it looks grand and perfect for photoshoots.I love it 🙂
knitnkanmani
Also like background patterns for this blog ,lovely choice 🙂
Kristen
Absolutely stunning! Gorgeous colour, love your dress, fabulous photos.
desiknitter
Wow, it’s even lovelier than I had imagined. Very neat fit, it looks gorgeous on you.
SSK
You look great ! I love the color.
Rain
Ah you have inspired me! This is gorgeous…you look gorgeous!!! AHHH LOVE!!
Kathryn
Lovely, really lovely! I’m so inspired to get busy and knit away. I wish I was faster knitter, it would make watching these lovely projects take shape so much more rewarding…my mind knits faster than my hands can keep up!
mazhalai
100% love
kerry
How did I miss this post???! Gorgeous colour, classic design and love the pintuck detailing — nice work!
Sarah
I have not started this yet but it’s high on my list. I was browsing Ravelry and saw yours. The color is beautiful. I was thinking of using a dark color, but your sweater might make me change my mind.