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It's Thea's little golden vintage cardigan. Thea (a fabulous knitter and fellow knitsmith) came up with this cardigan a while ago. She's always just making up her own awesome designs like that. We begged her to write down the pattern for this one and she has! Me and a few others (like subway knitter Colleen) are test knitting her first version of the pattern. It should be up and available on her site this summer!

The yarn I'm using is Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool. I had a couple of skeins of this in my stash and thought it had just the right look for this vintage-style cardigan. I've never knit with the Silky Wool before and am thrilled to discover that it's just as lovely to knit with as it looks. It's soft and light with so much depth in the color. And it's showing the design details of the cardigan - Thea's own baby cables - very well.

It's a lot of knitting though. After knitting only baby items for over a year, I'm a bit overwhelmed with how big an adult garment actually is. I'm going to try to knit this one as quickly as I can for fear that if I stop, I may be tempted to start six or seven new baby projects and never finish it. Go, go, go!

posted by alison at 10:24 am | in babycables vintage cardi

Comments

What a gorgeous pattern - it's going to be lovely in the Silky Wool. You can do it, go go go! =D

Posted by: Mander at April 28, 2008 12:00 PM

I like the silky wool, too--especially that color! I used it for a cardigan a while back but I unfortunately had to give it away because it didn't fit me!

Posted by: Melissa at April 28, 2008 12:06 PM

Thanks so much for the kind words :-).

I just saw the pics on Ravelry too - the silky wool looks great in the cables and I think you've improved my summer cardi greatly by giving it a multi season life! I love watching how things turn out differently with each person's touch.. Can't wait to see how it comes along.

Posted by: thea at April 28, 2008 12:37 PM

With yarn that gorgeous, you can't possibly give up on it. Just imagine how beautiful it will be when it's done!

Posted by: Suzanne V. (Yarnhog) at April 28, 2008 1:21 PM

That pattern looks fabulous and I love your choice of yarn color. Beautiful deep red. Can't wait to see your finished product.

Posted by: Chancy at April 28, 2008 3:07 PM

I love Silky Wool. I used it for Tangled Yoke, and it shows up the cables well and has a great depth of color!

Posted by: Seanna Lea at April 28, 2008 4:01 PM

Thanks for the surprises. That pattern looks great in the wool you've chosen. If you're having trouble knitting for yourself, just remind yourself that you're really doing it for her.

Posted by: Angie at April 28, 2008 4:10 PM

Oooh--Silky Wool! Perfect for a warmer version.

Posted by: colleen at April 28, 2008 4:58 PM

Just beautiful. I look forward to being able to purchase the pattern. Subway knitter is also doing a lovely job.

Posted by: Cyndy at April 29, 2008 10:21 AM

What a great knit! I hope you enjoy every minute of working on it. Silky Wool is an absolute joy.

Posted by: Sarah-Hope at April 29, 2008 10:44 AM

Looks great so far. Can't wait to see the finished pattern!

Posted by: Tammy at April 29, 2008 7:09 PM

oooh, yummy color and darlin cables.

Posted by: Orli at April 30, 2008 8:34 AM