Monday, August 16, 2010

Aspen

MAZ_9273MAZ_9246

A simple top down circular yoke cardigan.

SIZES 30-32, 34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48 ins,
76-81, 86-91, 96-101, 106-111, 116-121 cms

Actual size 35, 39, 44, 48 53 ins, 88, 99, 111, 121, 134 cms

I used my own handspun singles from some 70% Superfine Baby Alpaca 30% Blue Faced Leicester Top which I dyed myself. I got approximately 8-10wpi and used 360 metres for the 38-40 size

This pattern is knitted with a looser than normal tension for the thickness of yarn.

Pretty leaves decorate the yoke and a fast growing twisted drop stitch is used for the sleeves and skirt of the cardigan.

There are two versions, one is straight down and the other has a little shaping using some under-the-bust decreases and smaller needles to fit more to your curves.

The design shown is the more fitted version

Included are instructions for a sleeveless version as well as 3/4 length sleeves. The length of the body and sleeves are easily adjustable.

The pattern is an 8 page pdf file with clear instructions and notes throughout.

You can see more photos here

Ravelry info here

6 comments:

Thimbleanna said...

Oooh, very pretty Marianne! And you look so cute as the model!

Ali said...

That is absolutely beautiful. I adore it. Maybe it will work with the Noro you gave me?

I'm so proud of you, my clever Mummy xxx

Marianne said...

That is just GORgeous! and quite fetching on you :^)

Rani said...

It's wonderful! You are so talented. The handspun looks very soft and feminine. Wonderful!

Shani said...

really pretty - both the model and the cardi !!!

Off to find it on Ravelry.

hugs
Shani

Helen Jacobs-Grant said...

very beautiful Marianne congratulations
H xx

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