the blue blog archives: am I glistening?

The glisten cardi is done, done, done! It's in the store right now. I had to try it on before I brought it in though, because, yes, I really like it. The style is super cute, even cuter on! So I'm not a fan of the heavy, sparkly, ribbony yarn, but I am seriously considering making this top for myself in some Rowan Summer Tweed I've got in my stash. I'm thinking that if I like it this much in this yarn I can't stand and in the totally wrong size (there's like four extra inches in the chest!), I'll absolutely love it when I make it for myself.

posted by alison at 9:09 am | in glisten

Comments

It is cute. And I love the art photography -- far better than in some knitting publications. Have you considered sending S to work soon?

Posted by: anmiryam at April 13, 2006 9:20 AM

woo hoo! Now you never have to knit with that stuff again. I does look cute - definitely worth the reknit in something you love!

Posted by: Thea at April 13, 2006 9:27 AM

It is a pretty knit.

Posted by: trek at April 13, 2006 9:41 AM

Adorable! I would look...well...odd...but it is seriously cute on you!

Posted by: Anna at April 13, 2006 9:43 AM

This is absolutely adorable, Alison. With all your yarn challenges, I didn't have high hopes for this one, but it looks fantastic.

Posted by: Cindy at April 13, 2006 9:44 AM

It looks fantastic on you - the style is adorable.

Posted by: Carole at April 13, 2006 9:52 AM

I agree with everyone else... it's fab and it looks fantastic on you as well! Love the glimpse of your boy in the back. :) Such cuties!

Posted by: Liz at April 13, 2006 9:58 AM

Looks wonderful, I'll be sure to look for it in the shop window as I drive by (and take out a pedestrian or two!).

Kathy

Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube at April 13, 2006 10:02 AM

It's super cute!

Posted by: Bear Knits at April 13, 2006 10:25 AM

Very cute - can't wait to see what your very own will look like.

Posted by: Anne at April 13, 2006 10:35 AM

Cute! Hee hee, I bet you'll get some good search hits on this post...

Posted by: Chris at April 13, 2006 11:14 AM

I love it!!

Posted by: Scout at April 13, 2006 11:36 AM

What a perfect gift - was it a relatively fast knit? I think a hip recipient would love it. Nice job.

Posted by: Rae at April 13, 2006 11:52 AM

It really is too cute. Does the pattern come in a child's size?

Posted by: Lynn at April 13, 2006 11:54 AM

It looks awesome!! It's super cute!

Posted by: emily at April 13, 2006 12:09 PM

The first word out of my mouth when I opened your blog today was "Yay!". It is so cute! Kudos on a job well done! I can't wait to see it done in a yarn you like and a size that fits! ;-)

Posted by: Mary at April 13, 2006 1:36 PM

It's very cute. Four stitches you say? I can't see them. I can see it with a tank top when it's hot.

Posted by: Julia at April 13, 2006 1:42 PM

Cutie-patootie! Good on you for sticking with it, though I totally agree with the annoying twisty-ness of the yarn.

Results well worth it!

Posted by: Karen B. at April 13, 2006 2:09 PM

OMG! Summer Tweed, what a great idea! I have a bunch of skeins of Summer Tweed that I can't figure out what to do with, I've been admiring Glisten w/every post...match made in Heaven.

Thank you Alison, yet again you rock my world!

Posted by: Gina at April 13, 2006 3:31 PM

I love that little cardi!!! Wish it came in larger sizes.

Posted by: Donna at April 13, 2006 3:56 PM

Absolutely adorable! S is a wonderful photographer! I hope you do make one for yourself in the summer tweed. Great yarn and you will enjoy knitting that one!

Posted by: Sandee at April 13, 2006 4:03 PM

I'm also thinking about making another version in another yarn. Besides, think how quickly it will knit up without the twisting ribbon!

Posted by: Brynne at April 13, 2006 4:32 PM

Sorry Lynn, the pattern doesn't have child sizes. Just women's.

But Donna, the cardi is actually sized quite large. The one I made is a medium and measures 42" around the bust. I think the large has got to be at least 48". Check out the info at knittinggarden.com.

Posted by: alison at April 13, 2006 4:35 PM

I bet it would be all drapey and lovely in the Rowan Summer Tweed! Who knew when you knit it up that it would have so much give. Nice job.

Posted by: Juls at April 13, 2006 6:17 PM

Lookin' good!

Posted by: Pat K at April 13, 2006 7:08 PM

Okay, you did an amazing seaming job on this one Alison.. I was in awe today when I saw it in the store. It looks fabulous on you, even though its a bit big :)

Posted by: Dani at April 13, 2006 7:54 PM

Too cute! I want to make one for my daughter...

Posted by: Cindy at April 14, 2006 8:11 AM

Simply beautiful xx

Posted by: Annarella at April 14, 2006 12:13 PM

That would be completely adorable on you, if it actually fit, lol! So cute over a sundress!

Posted by: Debi at April 14, 2006 9:45 PM