Monday, April 29, 2013

Yaddo Cardigan

I so totally lucked out with this. I didn't even realize that my newest crochet project's name started with a Y. But as I was plotting out the rest of the alphabet, something made me look at the pattern.

When I saw the name of the thing was Yaddo Cardigan, I think I laughed. (I don't want to get dinged for posting a pic that I do not own, so check out the link to see what I'm going for.)

I'm not very far along just yet...


I made a few modifications. The main one being I'm using a heavier yarn than is called for in the pattern. (The sock yarns that were the right weight didn't have the feel or the color I wanted.)

So, I'm doing my usual cheat. Instead of doing all the math to resize the pattern, I'm working the smallest size. I'm not a small person. But because my stitches are bigger, I'll end up making a much larger cardigan. (It'll fit. I did do some math.)

I was going to have to modify anyway. The pattern isn't sized up to my size.

I'll likely post a pic when I'm done. As what's in the pic is about 3 weeks worth of work, it will be a while before I finish.
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14 comments:

  1. M.J. FifieldApril 29, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    I love the look of that cardigan. It does seem like something I would reach for again and again. =)

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  2. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderApril 29, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Sounds like you got your work cut out for you.

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  3. Lexie RisingApril 29, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Gorgeous! It looks so silky, it will be a great cardigan- can't wait to see it finished!:)

    Perfect for Y!

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    1. Liz A.April 29, 2013 at 10:52 AM

      At the rate I work, that should be July...August...

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  4. BrianeApril 29, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    That looks like an incredible amount of work. But you've got a start on it, right? I admire people who are crafty.

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    1. Liz A.April 29, 2013 at 10:52 AM

      Yeah, it'll take me some time. But sometimes I need a long and involved project. This is that.

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    2. VR BarkowskiApril 29, 2013 at 5:13 PM

      That is gorgeous. It'll be even more beautiful with a bigger stitch, I love the lacy look. Perfect, elegant pull-on for a cool summer evening. Not that you have them in SoCal. :)

      VR Barkowski

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  5. Sherry EllisApril 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    It always amazes me to see talented people like yourself creating things like this.

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  6. Luana KrauseApril 29, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Never heard of Yaddo Cardigan. Awesome!

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    1. Liz A.April 29, 2013 at 11:44 AM

      It's newly published. In Interweave Crochet's Spring 2013 issue.

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  7. mshatchApril 29, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    That's really pretty, and I love the color :)

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  8. J E FritzApril 29, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Bah, math. It always pretends it's useful but it's really just boring.

    I love the color and the pattern. I can't wait to see the finished product.

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  9. Theresa MilsteinApril 30, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    What beautiful texture. You're so talented.

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