Monday, January 28, 2013

My First Cardigan: Tah Dah!!!



This is a big Tah Dah for me.  My first cardigan is finished! Yay! I actually like it.  Being able to make it “custom fit” is awesome.  I made mine long and with short sleeves.  I haven’t added the button yet because I’m not sure I want too. I wouldn’t wear it with the button closed anyway so why add it?  Also, I’m not sure where I want to put the button. At the top neckline or lower across my chest?  I think I will leave it off for now.
The trim is my own. I did a single crochet down the sides and around the neck.  Then I did a double crochet skipping one sc around the neck. Then two rows of sc to finish it off!


I’m very pleased with how it turned out. I like the color and yes “I love this yarn” yarn is very nice.  I can’t believe I made this sweater for $7.50. That’s amazing. Will I make it again? You betcha!
I have a feeling I will wear this to work a lot!

Finishing projects on Sundays is no fun. I have to wait until Friday for Finished Object Fridays! J
Someone needs a “Finished over the weekend” Link Party! Maybe I will do that…need a catchier name though…any ideas? Post your thoughts or ideas in the comments! Who knows? It could be a fun way to start the week…

Okay, now for the stats:
Yarn: 3 skeins of I Love This Yarn Super Soft Sport Weight
Color: Ivory
Hook:  “J”
Pattern: Chevron Lace Cardigan



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33 comments:

  1. jee QJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    so nice:) you did a great job

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    1. EileenJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:13 AM

      Thank you Jee! I am ready to make another one with a different trim. The possibilities are endless!

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  2. hooksandyarnsJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Eileen - it is just beautiful. I love it! Great work. :)

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    1. EileenJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:14 AM

      Thanks Debi. "Great work" means a lot to me coming from you. You are my hero!

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  3. debJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    oh...how very very pretty.

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    1. EileenJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:14 AM

      Thanks Deb! I wore it to work and it is sooooo comfortable!

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  4. Sharon MarieJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I love it too! Beautiful work.

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  5. Dr Christine CrawleyJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Gorgeous cardie - bit cold for the UK at present:)

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    1. EileenJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:16 AM

      Thanks Daffy! The day I finished it and wore it to work it was 70 degrees here. Crazy Kansas!

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  6. MeredithJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    I love it, beautiful. What about a pin instead of a button, that is what I did so I have my choice of where I can close it.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. EileenJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:18 AM

      Thank you Meredith! A pin is a great idea. Now I just have to find one. I have a ton of Christmas pins!! :)

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  7. BetsyJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Oh my! This is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful work.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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    1. EileenJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:18 AM

      Thank you Betsy! It's so much easier than I thought it would be.

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  8. SandraJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    What a lovely sweater.
    Your handwork looks experienced.
    Wear it proudly!

    Sandra

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    1. EileenJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:19 AM

      Thank you Sandra! I am pretty proud of myself! :)

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  9. Jo-anne BlossyJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Wow that is beautiful!

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  10. HindustankaJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Hi, Eileen! I love how the cardigan turned out:) It looks so comfy and will be looking great with any color under it as it's quite loopy. Great job and successful first attempt. Finished over the weekend is not very good for me, because, funny to say, I never have enough time during weekend to finish things:)
    Have a nice day!

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    1. EileenJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:21 AM

      Thank you Hindustanka, Evidently I'm the only one that finishes over the weekend. That's okay. I'll still post it in FO Friday!

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  11. AnnaJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Bravo !!! Your cardigan is perfect !
    Anna

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  12. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    cantiknya....;)

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  13. Chelsea WalesJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    What a beautiful cardigan!! You definitely can't beat $7.50 either :) Great job!

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  14. Kristen@CountryFitFamilyFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Very nice. Wish I could crocheted.

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  15. Cathy JohnsonFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful cardigan, great job! Isn't it satisfying when you make something and it fits? Looks perfect without buttons :)

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  16. ElisabethFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Hi Eileen! our cardigan is lovely and the price is great! I made a cardigan with this pattern a while ago and love it :) I put the button at the top but I think it would be better in the middle because at the top I tend to leave it undone. Elisabeth xx

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  17. AllyBFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Happy Friday! I love your sweater. I agree about the button...no need to mess up that beautiful piece with a button.

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  18. mkonieczkiFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    The sweater is beautiful! I would leave the button off. You could always use a shawl pin if you decided you wanted to wear it closed. It looks gorgeous as is.

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  19. JazzFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Lovely cardigan! Nice color.

    Here's my FO: http://mibruno.com/terminados-43/

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  20. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    So professional, so beautiful

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  21. SarahFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    This is lovely! I've had this pattern in my que for a while now...and I think I'd like to finally give it a try seeing how yours turned out! :)

    ~ Sarah
    Sarahndipities.com

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