Tree Jacket
Now, not technically a cardigan, it is called a "jacket", though I have no idea why, since it's a pullover. I chalk that up to one of the mysteries of designing, and naming creations.
While waiting for wool to arrive that I had ordered for 2 of the cardigans on my list for 2008, I found the Classic AL from Elsebeth Lavold that I had ordered from Webs a month or so ago, when it was on sale (it's still on sale, and a few great colours are left). It is a beautiful dusky shade of violet, that she calls Desert Night. [I love a designer who takes the time to name her colours.] And it was the perfect gauge for the Tree Jacket pattern that I had just bought on line from Zephyr style. It was kismet, it was meant to be, that, and I had finished Morning Glory, and was awaiting the arrival of cardigan wool, and that meant the hands were empty.
This is my first time using the Classic AL, and it is really and truely lovely, running through my fingers and around the needles like soft and fuzzy ribbons. Soft and airy, and all around beautiful.
I am almost finished with the body, another 2 inches or so to go, and then come the sleeves. This is my first top down, one piece sweater, and it seems to be going pretty well so far. The directions are really clear and easy to follow, and I love their notes about the pros and cons of waist shaping and openwork stitches. Great pattern, it gets many stars.
Hmmm, gorgeous color!
Posted by:Kristi aka fiberfool | 21 February 2008 at 06:46 AM
Oh, I was looking at that one for awhile! I thought it sounded familiar. My wardrobe is over represented by turtlenecks though. Pretty pattern.
Posted by:Carrie K | 15 February 2008 at 12:39 PM
It really is pretty! And so close to being finished too. I'll have to check out the pattern, I love a good discussion on shaping.
Posted by:Carrie K | 15 February 2008 at 12:25 PM
Wow! You are just cranking along on that sweater. You know (of course) that I adore the color. It'll look great worn with the Morning Glory stole thrown over it too.
Posted by:Anne | 15 February 2008 at 06:23 AM
Lovely! Just lovely. I've been toying with the idea of knitting the same sweater. I love the look of yours.
Posted by:Jennifer | 14 February 2008 at 06:08 PM
Gorgeous color for your TJ. Please do model it for us when you finish! :)
Posted by:Laura | 14 February 2008 at 12:18 PM