Wednesday 15 October 2014

FO - Grace Cardigan

Hi everyone, I finally got round to asking Mr Soaring Sheep to take some photos of me in my Grace cardigan so here you go :)

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Posing is not my strong point! I'm much more comfortable behind the camera.

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I love this mesh pattern on the front and back. It's easy to knit providing you keep track of which row you're on and makes the cardigan that little more special :)

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I added a couple of inches extra length to the pattern as well as some increases as well because I've got a long torso and wanted it to finish below the waistband of my jeans. I made the sleeves longer too so they are extra cosy.

The yarn is Rowan pure wool in the Framboise colourway. I'd previously knitted it into a different cardigan but I wasn't really wearing it that much so I decided to frog it. I'm so glad I did, I love this one much more :)

Grace is a well written pattern and knits up quickly providing you don't stick your knitting in a bag and ignore it for weeks on end ;-) I wouldn't be at all surprised if I made myself another Grace in a different colour at some point in the future.

The buttons were from Berrynicecrafts on etsy. A dangerous shop to browse if you like pretty buttons!

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38 comments:

  1. Blinking' love this!! You did an awesome job!!! It fits fantastically! X

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  2. It is lovely on you! This is near the top of my list... I just need to get to it!

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  3. you look beautiful!! and that is a fabulous sweater :) Love the lacy details at the neckline and the color is gorgeous.

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    1. lol don't think I'd go that far but thank you :)

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  4. That is a lovely cardi...the pattern ...the color, It looks beautiful on you.

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  5. Gorgeous cardi! You look fantastic!

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  6. It looks lovely! I agree with you - I am much more at home behind the camera than in front of it. I think you looks wonderful!

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    1. hehe it's definitely safer behind the camera isn't it lol. Thank you :)

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  8. That's a beautiful cardigan. the pattern and colour look great on you, and that mesh pattern is awesome. Lovely!

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  9. Beautiful cardigan! It is a great color and fits you perfectly. :)

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  10. So pretty!! It looks great on you.

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  11. what a great looking cardigan....and the color!!!! swoon! (rowan pure wool is a gem to work with, isn't it???)

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    1. It's lovely and it's worn really well too considering this cardigan was made from one that I frogged. Will definitely be using it again

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  12. It is lovely and suits you! I like the colour especially. xx

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  13. What a lovely sweater! I just added it to my Ravelry library. Thank you!

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    1. hehe it's a lovely pattern, happy knitting :)

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  14. It looks beautiful on you. I started one but I think I messed up the rows so will be pulling it out and reknitting it in the future.

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    1. It definitely requires some concentration in the lace section doesn't it. Sometimes simple lace is harder than harder lace lol. Thank you :)

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  15. Oh, so beautiful! It fits you very well and you look great with it! I love the pattern. I've going to add it to my Ravelry queue now.

    If you'd like, I'd love to have you link up at my Yarn Fanatic Party! http://philwife.blogspot.com/2014/10/yarn-fanatic-party-11.html

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  16. Your cardigan turned out beautifully! I love the color on you. The mesh top is just gorgeous. I love the neckline as well. Just an all around great looking cardigan. :))

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  17. Fabulous cardigan in a great colour. And who doesn't like buttons? I have been there before and spent too much!

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  18. The cardigan is beautiful. I am so impressed when people knit sweaters that fit. And that is a great color!

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    1. Thank you :) It's a very forgiving cardigan lol

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  19. Lovely sweater! You did a great job!!

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  20. I love the color! And the mesh details are nice!

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  21. You, and the sweater, look beautiful!

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  22. What a great fit! I have never knitted a jumper for myself, I can only just keep up with my children growing.

    P.s. you have lovely hair x

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  23. Ahhh-mazing! There is absolutely no good reason for you not to work that camera you look great.

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  24. Splendid outcome! I love that shade of grape and you look terrific in it.

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