Saturday, November 6, 2010

Shalom Cardigan

shalom.
Yep, this is definitely my new "go to" cardi. There are so many things I like about this one. The pattern is a quick and easy to follow. The big needles make you feel like you are knitting really fassssssst. The yarn is soft, gushy and of course red, yay. I couldnt decide weather to use buttons or a zipper to finish it off.
Decisions
I decided to go with these buttons since I had knitted the holes alreay but because of the hang and softness of this yarn a zipper would work great to.

~Pattern is Shalom by Meghan McFarlane
~Yarn is knit picks bulky comfy color pomegranate
~Needles~ size 10 circulars

~Modifications made~

I added button holes at each pattern repeat (initally I was going to do buttons all the way down but changed my mind and went with pattern repeats)

I also converted into long sleeves. k28, place 33 sts on scrap yarn, co 10 sts, k 47, place 33 sts on scrap yarn, co 10 sts, k28.

I skipped the waste shaping

continued sleeves by picking up 10 sts under arm for a total of 46 sts. Decrease 1 sts every 6 rows until 36 sts remain. knit until desired length and BO.

Quick note~
My mods were a combination of several found on Raverly. I CO using the long tail method and my neckline is a bit looser than I would have liked. Several people have found that a cable cast on would render a tighter edge? I think I will give that a try. I am already thinking about several other colors this would be great in because a girl can't have to many cardi's right.

Have a great weekend!

3 comments:

  1. That turned out FAB Jen. I love the buttons you picked. I would also be picking some more colors to make a few more. Awesome!!! Have a great weekend!

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  2. Perfect....looks great on you and sounds like you enjoyed every moment of knitting on this project. This would be fun to have in lots of colors for sure!! Hope to see you soon buddy - and oh ya Jen... New Mexico for sure!!!

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  3. Its so beautiful,Jen!!!
    LOVE the buttons and the color!
    Just lovely,I might have to put this pattern on my To-Do list!

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