To be honest, this has been finished for a while, but I’m only just admitting to myself that it’s FINISHED finished and I’m not going to work on it any more. This has been a long time coming!
Details:
Pattern: Twigs and Willows by Alana Dakos, in her first Botanical Knits book.
Yarn: Berocco Ultra Alpaca in the Cranberry colour (I think)
I actually knit this cardigan TWICE. The first time, I finished it and wore it out a bit before deciding it was really too small. I frogged the whole thing, and knit it again from scratch. I am STILL not super happy with the fit – as you can see, the buttonband gapes (especially between the top two buttons). I intitially was going to sew a ribbon on the back of both the button and buttonhole bands, but just never got around to it. Then I was considering knitting the bands a little longer so the gape wasn’t so obvious. I could still do that, but since I’ve been wearing it all winter it’s not likely now!
Apart from the gaping at the front issue, this fits really well. It’s really not too tight. The length is perfect for me. I really am a big fan! I mostly wear it open, and this cardigan gets a lot of wear every week at school. I love the long ribbing at the hem and sleeves. The cabled leaves are so pretty!
If you want to knit this jumper, please knit a gauge swatch and choose your size wisely! You don’t want to have to frog an entire jumper, buttons and all! Learn from my mistake!
Christina Hopgood 