Fact: I enjoy knitting, and I enjoy sewing, but I totally HATE sewing knitted pieces together.
I started knitting this sweater on February 19, the plan being that it would be a versatile addition to my spring wardrobe. I don't remember how long it took it took me to knit, but let's just say the individual pieces have been sitting in my closet for, uh...a while.
For the love of yarn, people, next time I’m tempted to knit something that has to be sewn together, STOP ME. I know I hate seaming, I know I’m not good at it, I know my projects could be finished so much faster if I didn’t procrastinate the seaming part ("spring" ≠ August). And yet, once I’ve finally finished, it’s like I have amnesia and eventually I get lured into making something else that’s designed to be knit in pieces.
The bad news: sewing the seams on a lace garment is even more difficult than on other garments, and I didn't do a great job.
The good news: the lace pattern does a pretty good job of hiding my crappy seaming. Oh, and more to the point, IT'S DONE.
I do think I'll get a lot of wear out of this eventually, but right now it's 102 degrees, so...probably not soon. Loyal mannequin Epiphany is graciously modeling it in the meantime. True, she has nothing to fill out the sleeves, but she's never let her lack of arms get in the way of her modeling career.
PROJECT DETAILS
Pattern: Leafy Lace Cardigan by soobeeoz
Yarn: Cascade Superwash Sport, color 1940 (7 skeins for size small)
Needles: Size 4 US for main body, size 3 US for ribbing
That is really pretty, Autmnal wear ought to be just as appropriate as Spring.
And for real, seaming is the worst!
Posted by: carolyn | Monday, August 08, 2011 at 03:23
I'm so impressed! That is a gorgeous piece. I think I always assumed knitters liked sewing. That cardi will be perfect in the fall.
Posted by: AsianCajuns (Cath) | Monday, August 08, 2011 at 00:06
I think it's adorable & I love the drawstring & lace. You are really clever! I kind of want to teach myself to knit, but then get sidetracked by the next thing to be sewn!! Well done for finishing it, even if it is later than you thought it would be!
Posted by: Scruffybadger | Sunday, August 07, 2011 at 09:08
YAY to a new cardigan! Your knitting looks so good! Such a pretty colour too!
Posted by: Debi | Saturday, August 06, 2011 at 12:03
It's so pretty. I don't have the patience or skill to knit so I am super impressed with your knitting.
Posted by: Camelia Crinoline | Friday, August 05, 2011 at 18:51