Despite the weekend troubles, it’s been a productive week. The Dora cardigan is finished.
Once I got the sleeves joined to the body and started on the decreases, this little thing flew.
While the pattern is decent, were I to make it again, I’d change a few things. I’d knit the sleeves in the round – then there’s just a tiny armpit hole to seam, instead of the whole sleeve too. I’d also make the button bands two stitches wider. It doesn’t seem like much, but I think it would make them lie a little flatter, and would be a little better for the size of the button.
Speaking of those buttons – I used these little vintage crystal ones from my stash. They have just a hint of blue, which is a nice little nod to the blueberry tones in the yarn.
I love the lace pattern in the bottom – it creates a pretty little scallop, and once you get going, it’s easy to work (only four row repeat, two of which are all purl).
All in all it was a nice little knit. And while that vintage leaf/lace baby cardi may still take first prize at the fair… I think this one is good for a solid second!
Very cute! Those crystal buttons are so sweet.
Good luck at the fair.
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Very pretty! Love the colors in the yarn and those buttons are just fab!
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Wow….that was fast!! It turned out just lovely.
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Beautiful knitting – I love this sweater.
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You did a great job on this baby sweater!!!! The colors and buttons are a great match with the vintage pattern!!! It’s first place with us!
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Any baby would love fabulous in this sweater! I like your choice of buttons too; ties it all together nicely.
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That is a beautiful little sweater! Love the colors of the yarn and the design. I think you will bring home quite a few ribbons this year.
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You created a lovely sweater for a little one! Oh the FAIR better be ready for YOU!!! Our fair starts next week!!! I love the county fair here.
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I think it should take first!! Adorable.
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