gathered cuff cardi

Friday, June 11, 2010

I think I have my new summer "always take with" me sweater. It's light, soft and the perfect weight for those cool mornings, evenings and days.
A pretty straight forward stockinette sweater with just enough interest in the gathered cuff details. Which by the way is the only part of the pattern that I felt required some extra thought. There are increases inside of increases inside of short rows. A little tough at first for my mind to wrap around, but it finally clicked. I love when that happens.

Pattern: Gathered Cuff Cardi
Needles: US 7
Yarn: Classic Elite Premiere 7 hanks 523 favorite blue
Size: small, 35 1/2"
I do feel that this sweater grew a bit after blocking. The pattern calls for blocking pieces and then sewing them together. I always sew my sweaters together and then block them. That is how my mom taught me and that is what I will probably always do. Can't teach an old dog new tricks. (Although we are trying.)
Have a fabulous weekend!

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70 comments

  1. Your work is lovely. You can see the softness in the pictures.

    Enjoy.

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  2. That sweater has beautiful drape and fine workmanship. Double increases within short rows sounds scary to me but obviously you met the challenge. Enjoy your new favorite.

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  3. Leslie6/11/2010

    Looks beautiful! What an inspiration. Thanks.

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  4. Those cuffs are awesome!! As is the whole sweater. Sun is out today! Hopefully, pictures of mine! Have a great weekend Leslie!

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  5. Love the color! Might have to add that to my Ravelry queue!

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  6. Gorgeous! Love the color that you picked. It will no doubt be a perfect "take with me" sweater.

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  7. P E R F E C T!!
    Absolutely.
    I was just telling LQ that I need a "go everywhere" kind of cardigan! It probably won't be this one...if parts were a challenge to you, I won't make it through!
    Enjoy taking it with you each and every day!

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  8. It's beautiful Leslie - and it looks like a classic - something you can wear for years.

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  9. The back is great, too! Looks cozy. Happy weekend to you.

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  10. What a great versatile sweater! Nice work!

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  11. it looks lovely, leslie!

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  12. Beautifully done! The color and yarn really do allow those clever details to reveal themselves.

    I've also always blocked after sewing. Now I am curious about why blocking first would be preferable, if you'd managed to adhere to the gauge throughout the knitting.

    What is your next project?

    xo

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  13. Ooh! I love your pretty sweater! I've been thinking of getting that Classic Elite booklet and I think your photos just made my mind up for me.

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  14. That is just beautiful. I agree, the little details make it for me!

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  15. That is lovely. The cuffs are just perfect aren't they!

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  16. I love it! And that blue is probably my favorite shade. I'm working on my "take everywhere" cardi, too. It's Odelia from cocoknits. I can't wait until I'm done because I just hate walking down the refrigerated aisle at the grocery store in the summer!

    Have a great weekend!

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  17. Beautiful. I love how soft and comfortable the sweater looks!

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  18. Anonymous6/11/2010

    GORGEOUS!

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  19. This is very pretty, and looks great on you! A simple, versatile knit is something wonderful.

    I was taught to block before sewing pieces together - it's funny how we stick to what we've learned, eh? :o)

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  20. The sweater came out gorgeous! The garments that you make fit you so nicely. I need to learn how to measure for the most accurate fit. Have a wonderful day!

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  21. Totally totally cute, as usual.

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  22. Stunning and so perfect for summer!

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  23. It is gorgeous, what a beautiful colour and the gathering in the sleeves is just beautiful. Well done!

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  24. I've been quite tempted by this pattern, but buying a whole booklet for one pattern is possibly too much. But oh your's is sweet...

    Selkie

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  25. ooh, pretty sweater and great job on the cuffs. Looks great on you!

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  26. This is fantastic. It looks like the perfect summer sweater and I love the color. Nice work!

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  27. Oh, that is gorgeous!! So light and airy and PERFECT for summer. So chic with white pants, too!

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  28. just lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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  29. What a beautiful cardigan, love it !

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  30. Oh Leslie, it's really beautiful, so drapey and the colour is perfect for summer.

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  31. Anonymous6/11/2010

    I have been wanting a blue sweater for a while now, and that is a great shade of blue. GREAT looking creation!

    Don't you think though that it is easier to seam together blocking the pieces before you sew? I've done it both ways, still new to it all, but I did think it was a little easier. Everything laid flatter and didn't curl so much. What would be the advantage of blocking after seaming? Just wondering~Jan

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  32. Came out gorgeous, as usual!

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  33. another winner leslie! i love the blue, i hope you love it now too!

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  34. I LOVE those sleeves. That detail really makes the sweater for me. Just lovely!

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  35. So cute, Leslie. I love the colour!

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  36. Have a great weekend too! Hope you get a chance to wear your beautiful new sweater! I love the light blue!

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  37. It's a pretty cardi, especially the colour. It will go with dresses and jeans.

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  38. What a lovely summer sweater. I adore it. Great work.

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  39. This is gorgeous. I have not felt much inspiration lately to pick up the knitting needles, but seeing this sweater brought it all back

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  40. so lovely, leslie. i love the gathered cuff detail. perfect summer color.

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  41. Love the sweater!! Are you a one project at a time knitter or do you have several things going at the same time? You seem to get allot done!

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  42. It's so gorgeous! Love the gathered sleeves...they definitely add a bit of interest and shape.

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  43. Leslie, this is lovely and I agree it must be the perfect take me sweater!

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  44. you always amaze me. it's beautiful, leslie!

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  45. love it! I really like that blue color on you a lot! you did a fabulous job once again.

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  46. Really stunning! I can almost feel the softness of this sweater. Congrats on mastering the increases in the increases in the short rows. And to think I understand that sentence!

    I can see why it would be 1 of your 'go to' sweaters.

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  47. Oh yes, your perfect summer go-to item.

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  48. I think it's lovely on you! I think you should definitely always take it with you!

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  49. the sleeves look beautiful!

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  50. That is the perfect summer sweater ... looks light and cozy! Love, love, love the color!!!

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  51. That is a beautiful sweater. What a light and lovely color, too.

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  52. It is absolutely beautiful! Well done! :)

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  53. Yup, you got a winner on your hands!

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  54. It's lovely. Your work is outstanding. You did a really good job. Congrats!

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  55. Oh my word! That is gorgeous. At first I thought the sleeves were casually pushed up. The gathering detail is pretty great.

    Comfortable but not slouchy. Tailored but not stuffy. A pretty perfect combination.

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  64. I LOVE the design of this- and the color! I've been trying to learn how to knit because I have many friends who do, for now I just send them pics of what I want them to make for me. But once I get good enough I'd like to try this. I'm always amazed at what people can make by knitting. I saw a knit wedding dress in a window in Los Angeles the other day!

    -Jenny

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  65. I agree that scrunch sleeve really adds come character. I didn't even notice it till you mentioned it but I really love that detail.

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