To say that this has been the worst summer for me would not be an understatement. There was very little knitting involved, and I’ve lost the ability to enjoy alot of the things that I normally look forward to in the summer : beach, knitting, concerts, and a nice summer tan.
Back
This week is the first week that I’ve picked up my knitting needles and finished one of my lingering UFOs.
Front
Pattern: Cherry Cardigan, 32-34″ by Anna Bell
Materials: Elizabeth Lavold Hempathy, 4.5 balls, Sz 3 and 6 needles
Buttons
Notes: Hempathy is soft and not very splitty, and I love the fact that it is machine-washable. I had initially started this cardigan way back when in May 2008, but didn’t get to finish it until this week. The only adjustment that I made was to cast on in Sz 34 for the hips, but gradually decreased to Sz 32 for the waist and followed directions for the rest of Sz 32. It is a wonderfully written pattern, and I can see this being a go-to cardigan for the summer (or what’s left of it).
Sleeve
Would love to stay and write some more.. but I have to ski-daddle now to the Radiohead Concert. Parking spots are supposedly hard to find!
August 24th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
It’s such a cute cardi!
August 24th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
It is a stunning sweater. I love the color as well. I’m sorry to hear you had a terrible summer. Hopefully the fall will be better.
August 24th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
This pattern has been lingering on my to do list forevaaaa… I just need to find some yarn. Yours looks great! At least you’ve got more months of nicer weather ahead than we have here in SF. Wear the heck out of it!
August 24th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Sorry to hear youve had a not so great summer!
But your cherry looks fab, and as I just cast on for my cherry this weekend Im really pleased to see this as your FO.
I hope the rest of your summer improves
August 24th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
This cardigan is adorable! And it’s really flattering - I love it!
And how great was the Radiohead concert at the bowl tonight? I was there, too… up in the nosebleeds, but I was there
August 25th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Your cardi looks lovely. I think I have loved every single one of these I’ve seen.
August 25th, 2008 at 7:52 am
I’m sorry to hear you’re having a rough go of it. May things swiftly improve for you!
Your Cherry is quite beautiful on you.
August 25th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Cherry looks great on you! Hopefully, the rest of the summer will be more fun
August 25th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Oh good - you survived the heat (I was starting to worry about you)! Cherry looks fantastic on you! I so need to make one.
August 25th, 2008 at 10:26 am
That cardi looks awesome. It’s so girly and cute.
August 25th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
I saw Radiohead a couple weeks ago, too! The show was AMAZING. You’ll love it.
Your Cherry is simply stunning. A great FO. Sorry to hear that your summer has been so rough! Here’s hoping oyu have a better fall.
August 25th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
i could not be more jealous that you’re going to see radiohead! they were amazing when they came to my town. i love your cherry! i just finished mine last week as well. i actually almost used the exact same buttons, too!
August 29th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
The color looks good on you. How was Radiohead? (so jealous…)
August 29th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
That sucks that your summer has not gone well; mine was kinda rough too. At least you’re ending it well with a cute sweater and a concert!
August 30th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
May your “fall” be as good as your summer was bad. That sweater is awesome - hopefully it will bring luck your way. We miss you!
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:31 am
I hope this fall is better than the summer!
The top looks great, I love the color on you.
September 5th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Love the colour and the cardi on you!
September 5th, 2008 at 8:15 am
This knit is beautiful and fits you like a dream. In all of blogland, I’ve yet to see a bad looking cherry.
September 5th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Wow, it’s super cute on you!