I can’t believe I’m actually saying this, but I finished my Vodka Lemonade yesterday!!!
I started this project May 1st for MadMay2012 in the MadelineTosh Lovers Ravelry Group and four months later, I’m finally finished! Yes, I’m doing a happy dance and for some reason this was a long WIP for me but I have to say, it feels good to finally be done.
Facts: I made three modifications. I added two extra stitches at the under arm area for a bit more room for a total of 4 stitches. I also decided not to include the lace insert for the back of the sweater and opted for a more staggered look for lace insert on each side of the front. I also choice short sleeves over the three quarter sleeves,which is a better fit for me.
Yarn: 4 full skeins of MadelineTosh 80/10/10 Sport, a blend of 80% Merino, 10% Nylon and 10% Cashmere, in the color Badlands and approximately 55 yards from a fifth skein.
Needles: I used a 24″ circular needle in size US 6 (4.0 mm)
Now it’s time to cast on a sweater for my Mom. I’ve mentioned what I was planning in a past post, but I’ve officially decided to knit my Mom the Sketchbook Cardigan by Lion Brand, a simple and classic raglan sleeve cardigan that I know she will love. For this project I will be using yarn in my stash, which is eight skeins of Plymouth Encore in the colorway Grape Jam.
Photo courtesy of Lion Brand
Plymouth Encore – Grape Jam
Happy knitting!
It came out great! I love the colorway.
Thank you so much Michelle! I’m quite happy with the way it turned out and look forward to wearing it very soon
Your new cardi is gorgeous! Doesn’t it feel exhilarating to finish a project that you’ve been working on for quite a while? Congrats and I know you’ll be enjoying your new sweater
Thank you so much Simone and it truly does feel exhilarating to finish a project that has been in the works for a very long time
Congrats on finishing! I’m also one that prefers shorter sleeves.
Thank you Cindy
I love shorter sleeves for various reasons, the main reason though, I love to layer with cotton tee shirts that are often have three quarter sleeves.
I just hate having anything completely down to my wrists. Maybe because most store bought things tend to end up short, but if they are long, I am pushing them up to my elbows anyway, so why bother.
LOL … I do that too! My issue if store bought, sleeves are always way to long on me. I love knitting my own stuff, that gives me the ability to create sleeves any length I choose
Tina, this came out gorgeous!
Thank you so much Amanda
Wonderful! Love the yarn, love the pattern.I have Encore Tweed and like knitting with it.
Thank you! I too love Encore, it’s a great yarn to use for many projects
Your sweater looks lovely. I just drooled over the color of the Encore Tweed! Your Mom will be thrilled, I’m sure.
Thank you so much! I do think my Mom will be quite thrilled and the color will be perfect for her
Lovely! And congrats on finishing it. I spent the holiday knitting beaded ropes that can be necklaces or bracelets. It was fun!
Thank you so much Kim
Sounds like you had a fun holiday and your projects sound awesome!
Oh my! It’s beautiful! M Tosh yarns look so amazing. Someday I’ll make a project with them.
Best of luck with the new cardigan.
Thank you Liesl
. Madtosh yarns are amazing, especially the colors.