I completely improvised this design using simple raglan sleeves and v-neck shaping down to the belly. The main color is a natural cream. I added thin orange and light blue (which you can't really see in the photos but they are directly under the orange) stripes to give it a moden look. The hub says he looks like a frat boy . . . mission accomplished!
Given that this was my first knitted sweater without a pattern, I did make some miscalculations. For instance, this was supposed to fit Logan, my almost 7-year-old. The arms are long enough for size 7 but the body was a little too snug for my liking. And it surely wasn't easy to convince Logan to give it up to his little brother. Trent claims to love it, yet he won't wear it in public.
This cardigan was worked from the top down in one-piece. I even added faux side seams just for fun. The seams are made of one purl stitch down the stockinette sides and it gives the cardigan a more professional look. I've read that seams help keep a sweater from twisting and give you some nice fold lines. I never have a problem with my sweaters twisting and I don't care about fold lines, but I wanted to try it anyway. They were easy to add and, at the very least, the cardigan looks like it could have been purchased at Old Navy or The Gap.
Even if I'm kidding myself about looking professionally made, this will be one of my favorites for a long time. I love the unexpected orange edging along the neck and body ribbing.
This was a fairly quick knit for me. It took about 3 weeks.
yarn name: Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool (main), Patons Classic Wool (stripes)
yarn type: 100% wool
colorway: Natural (main), Orange & Light Blue (stripes)
yardage: ~450 yards worsted (main), ~75 yards worsted each (stripes)
needle size: US 7 (5.0mm) circular and double-pointed
Is he a professional model? I think the last picture is blue steal. I love this cardigan. Can you make me one as a sweater? You know my colors.
ReplyDeleteA very cute sweater and the little boy is extremely adorable!
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