I finished my cavern cardi several days ago and spent that time washing and blocking it - twice. I somehow managed to stretch out the inseam so I will most likely be blocking it a third time. But I couldn't wait to post it so here goes:
Once I realized how warm this wool is I decided to make the cardigan suitable for wear in the winter. To ensure that the sweater would overlap at the center I picked up six stitches on each side at the underarm, after separating the sleeves.
Then, because I had neglected to make any buttonholes, I had to figure out a way to close the sweater. I spent several hours knitting a belt before I realized that the sweater is way too short to look good belted.
So I did the next best thing. I sewed the sweater shut with three buttons.
I also added a small button to the inside flap but as you can see in this photo it creates a buckle in the fabric so I am going to have to redo it. There's nothing like photographing one's knitting to expose each and every imperfection!
So there you have it - a real honest to goodness completed knit!
Pattern: Cavern Cardigan by Cosmicpluto Knits
Yarn: Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran in color 136
Yards: 520 yards
Needles: US sz 8
Mods: I followed the pattern exactly but then picked up an additional twelve stitches (six at each underarm) after separating the sleeves. I also knit three inches of seed stitch for the bottom edge and sleeves rather than the one inch called for in the pattern.
I would also like to thank Heather of the always inspiring blog Shivaya Naturals for awarding my blog with the Honest Scrap Award. I feel so honored and am already jotting down ten "honest things" about myself to divulge! Stay tuned.
Happy Wednesday everybody and don't forget to play - I'm off to join the kiddos for a game of Blokus.
It is just perfect - love the modifications and the beautiful tweed. The asymmetrical front is brilliant :)
Posted by: lolly | July 08, 2009 at 02:58 PM
That is adorable on you!!! Enjoy :)
Posted by: MrPuffy | July 08, 2009 at 04:21 PM
I love all the mods and it looks really nice on you!
Posted by: mary | July 08, 2009 at 06:08 PM
This is lovely. Just perfect!
Posted by: Carrie | July 08, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Oh my goodness! You should have seen my expression when i scrolled down to this post. i love it all. i love it tweed and in BROWN! In fact, i would take the entire outfit as it is so stunning!enjoy!
Posted by: lucy | July 08, 2009 at 08:16 PM
it looks great on you Larissa! I laughed at your comment about the buckle...I wouldn't have noticed it had you not pointed it out, but I do know what you mean about photographing your own creations. I see every flaw when I look at them on my computer screen! However, yours...no flaws! It looks great!
Posted by: Lisa Q | July 08, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Oh Larissa, it's gorgeous!! I really love your spin on it. I think this pattern just moved back on my to-do list (even though I've already made my own version):)
Posted by: beki | July 09, 2009 at 09:23 AM
oh i do love this brown! and the fit is great on you! wonderful!
Posted by: sarah | July 14, 2009 at 07:34 PM
this cardi is fantastic!!
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | July 20, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Just stumpled aross your blog via a post on ShivayaNaturuals... I am IN LOVE with this sweather... gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous! I love the way you changed the original pattern... I love your version much more.
Posted by: LisaInCT | February 10, 2010 at 11:54 AM