it only took me two years to finish!
I'm on a stash busting/ufo finishing frenzy. Well, frenzy might be too strong of a word, but I finally finished a sweater that's been languishing for... as the title says, over two years!
Pattern - Enid Cardigan from Interweave Knits, Winter 2006
Yarn - Reynolds Whisky, US 4 needles
I am so happy with this sweater! I made lots of mods from the original pattern, many of which I got from Ravelry. It was very interesting to come back to a project i put down for so long. I think I stopped knitting it because I got bored with kniting all the stockinette on size 4 needles. First change - I made this into a pullover instead of a cardigan, I thought it would look better that way. I had most of the body finished, but I had made it longer and added waist shaping. I also made the sleeves three quarter length with ribbing at the end (the original sleeves were full length).
I made the yoke shorter and skinnier, going with pSTATqueen's mods. I'm glad I did, because the yoke would have been too big. I also made the neckline higher and added short rows to the back of the neck.
For the neckline, I made it as originally written, and it came out too loose. So I went with jrs' neckline mods. Oh Ravelry, how I love thee!
The yarn was great to knit with as well. It's a little rough, but it's nice and stretchy and blocks beautifully. This is another sweater I'm so happy with!
Not to neglet my other crafting - I finished my Silk Garden Sock woven scarf too.
I'm going to give this to my mom, but I haven't seen her since I've finished... I hope she likes it!
I'm very happy with the way the Malabrigo Lace and the Silk Garden Sock worked together.
So, the motto of the story? It can be so much fun to finish UFO's!
Apr 4, 2009
Reader Comments (9)
You are on a roll with sweaters! This one is beautiful as well!
I love the colors of the scarf.
You know, I never gave the original sweater a second look, but I love your pullover version! (I'm sure you're very glad that you finished it just in time for spring, too.) It looks fantastic on you, and I really like the color combination.
Love the scarf, too! I have managed to avoid getting interested in weaving thus far, but every time I see one of your woven projects my resolve not to pick up another craft starts to melt just a little.
Gorgeous sweater, I've never seen anything like it! Love the colors. And beautiful scarf!
I remember that sweater from way back when... beautiful, creative design! Looks fabulous on you!
Oh I love the sweater! It is very very cute!
busy busy!!
It turned out great!! I love that pattern.
Oh wow, this is beautiful! If I ever make this sweater I am going to remember your mods. Just lovely.
a late comment, but I have to say, I love this sweater!!! One of my favorites. I have such a crafty wife. She's crafty and she knows all the moves!