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Friday, 1 July 2011

Summer Blues

There's been a change of pace here, the sewing machine has been replaced with the knitting needles.  It was time to knit a summer cardigan.
It's been knitted using Wendy Supreme 100% luxury cotton dk in a very pale blue.

There is a long sleeve variation, but  I decided on short sleeves for the summer.  Short sleeves always make for a quick knit.

One thing on this pattern I've not done before is the double over bands in stocking stitch.  There is a garter stitch edging, which marks the fold over.  It's unusual, but it does make for a nice finish.

I know have two items waiting for buttons, so hopefully, I'll actually get into town this week and sort out some pretty buttons.
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8 comments:

  1. loulee1 July 2011 at 07:22

    LOL On my monitor your images are three shades of NOT blue!
    Nice finish.

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  2. Anonymous1 July 2011 at 10:13

    Loving those foldover bands. They give a very crisp finish.

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  3. Tudy1 July 2011 at 11:43

    Love it. You did a great job on it.

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  4. Terry1 July 2011 at 13:45

    Very pretty! :0)

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  5. Angela1 July 2011 at 21:39

    What a pretty knit :)

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  6. Rudee2 July 2011 at 01:26

    The blue is so sweet, as is your knitting!

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  7. Knitting Linguist2 July 2011 at 03:16

    Oh, it's just gorgeous! I bet you'll wear that a ton this summer.

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  8. Serena Lewis2 July 2011 at 09:21

    That must be a very pale blue. The cardy is gorgeous and I do like the foldover bands too. Lovely work!

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