My Kitsap cardigan is finished!



Kitsap cardigan by Berroco knit with Berroco's yarn, Lodge in the color way Old Faithful.


The color transitions  in this yarn look especially beautiful in garter stitch, seen below on the
collar of this sweater:


Last summer I attended Vogue Knitting Live in Chicago, and had a class with Deborah Newton on seaming and finishing knitted garments. Her book, Finishing School, a Master Class for Knitters, has everything a knitter would need to know about finishing, and has helped bump up my skills in that department! Thanks to my daughter Kristen for gifting me with this book for Mother's Day this year :-).



Comments

  1. KarenNovember 1, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Very nice!

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    1. PattyNovember 1, 2013 at 6:54 PM

      Thanks, Karen! Nice to have it finished :-)

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  2. PattyNovember 1, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Thank you, Linda! This color way is especially lovely.

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  3. PoldaPopNovember 1, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Wow - that is really striking! I bet it will get a lot of wear this winter! Beautiful colors.

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    1. PattyNovember 2, 2013 at 8:54 AM

      Thanks! I think it will be my go-to sweater this year :-)

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  4. Sarah LizNovember 2, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    Lovely smart cardigan - I love these soft, stripey wrap cardigans.

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  5. JudithNovember 2, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    This cardi is gorgeous! I will definitely have to look this pattern out ... J

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  6. PattyNovember 2, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Thank you ,Lori! I loved the colors right away when I saw this yarn.

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  7. PattyNovember 2, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Thank you, Judith! This is a great pattern and a quick knit :-)

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  8. DharmaNovember 3, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    The cardigan is lovely. The colors in the yarn are beautiful! I am sure it will be a great addition to your fall collection.

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    1. PattyNovember 4, 2013 at 8:40 AM

      Thanks, Dharma! I've already worn it several times and I love it :-)

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  9. Karen SNovember 4, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Love the color!! and it looks warm and comfy.

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    1. PattyNovember 4, 2013 at 10:52 AM

      Thank you, Karen! Those are the colors that I like to wear now.....and yes, comfy!!!!

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  10. gMarieDecember 31, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    What a wonderful pattern! The colors are great and the construction looks awesome. I would love to see how you wear it. g

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