Sunday, December 09, 2012

Rocio Cardigan

It took three months to finish this cardigan---three long months of knitting with lace weight (thin!) yarn and miles and miles of stockinette stitch. But the final result made it all worth while.  I love this "Rocio" cardigan. The pattern, designed by Joji Locatelli, is so well written and easy to follow, and I'd definitely knit another one of Joji's designs again.  I participated in a KAL on Ravelry, and I even won a skein of handspun yarn (thanks to those of you who "loved" my photo) and another of Joji's patterns.  (I chose the Flyaway Hoodie).  But before I start another cardigan, I have a few Christmas gifts to finish knitting and a lot of baby items to knit.  I'm ready to kick into baby mode (two new grandsons coming in the spring), but first things first, right?  Like Christmas.  :-)  We are certainly enjoying the Christmas banner (see previous post) hanging over the fireplace, but really, I must start the Christmas baking.  Chocolate covered cherries, tomorrow!  

Ruth
 
When I found this clasp at Hancock's, I knew it would be perfect. 

 The detailing on the back is the highlight of this design and the most difficult part to knit.  


 
The sleeves a slightly too long, but that's okay. I'd rather they be too long than too short.

17 comments:

  1. Beautiful! And such a lot of work.

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  2. Wow, that is georgeous!

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  3. Ruth this sweater is stunning. Gorgeous job.

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  4. It's beautiful! My knitting has been shoved away for quite a while...I really need to start knitting again!

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  5. Katie ChadwickDecember 10, 2012

    two new grandsons? that's the first time I've heard it put like that!

    you're beautiful mom! good job on the sweater.

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  6. Oh, wow. Ruth, this is gorgeous.

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  7. It's beautiful! I love the back!

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  8. Your cardigan is absolutely gorgeous. It looks so pretty on you. The color is very flattering. How exciting, two new grandsons on the way. You are truly blessed. I am going to be a first-time grandmother in February. A little nervous and excited all at the same time. My sweet baby Samantha will be 18 months old when her little nephew arrives.

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  9. It is beautiful Ruth. I love the colour and the clasp really finishes it perfectly.

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  10. Oh my, that is stunning Ruth - amazing work!

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  11. Wow, so much work went into this sweater. Beautiful!

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  12. What a gorgeous sweater! The color looks great on you.

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  13. Thank you, everyone, for the lovely comments!

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  14. It looks great! I can never have the patiene to finish something so complicated. I just stumbled across your blog an dI am you nre follower. http://olga-kidapproved.blogspot.com

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  15. What a pretty cardigan! I love the color and the clasp. Great job!

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