Retro Cardi- ack!
January 19th, 2006
I finished seaming up my retro cardigan and I am not so sure what I think…
It is quite snug. I knit it in the 34 but I wish I did the 37 now. I also added 2 inches of length to the body on each piece and also the sleeves. Good thing too! It would be halfway down my torso otherwise!
hmm….
Next up the collar… still not sure about this one.
January 20th, 2006 at 2:47 am
it is GORGEOUS! Really. And it doesn’t look too small, but if its not too comfortable when done up then you can still always wear it unbuttoned with a cute tank underneath. Anyways, that yarn looks amazing and the knitting is so impressive. Way 2 go!
January 20th, 2006 at 7:49 am
I likes!!
January 20th, 2006 at 8:45 am
I was thinking the same thing as Colleen…you are so tiny, you’ll be able to get a way with it…especially with a tank uner it!
I am knitting a skirt right now….just thought you’d be proud! HA!
January 20th, 2006 at 8:46 am
It really doesn’t look too small. If the sleeves are comfy, I think it’s a keeper! and the color looks fabulous on you!
January 20th, 2006 at 9:34 am
I think it looks gorgeous on you… I don’t think you need to do anything else, It looks very pretty.
very spring time…I second the tank idea underneath…with a swingy skirt and some slingbacks? hello! lovely!
January 20th, 2006 at 10:11 am
I’m with the gang. I think it looks great on you. I absolutely love the color!
January 20th, 2006 at 10:35 am
I think it looks fantastico! And the color looks great on you. You are really moving fast on this one. Woo-hoo!
January 20th, 2006 at 10:57 am
Too cute.
January 20th, 2006 at 11:04 am
It looks great from here! It seemed from the pattern pics that it’s supposed to be sort of snug. Are the armpits sagging?
January 20th, 2006 at 11:59 am
that color is so beautiful on you. i think it would look good over a tank, or with just one button at the chest maybe? your finishing looks impeccable.
January 20th, 2006 at 12:09 pm
I think it’s very cute – is it supposed to button/close all the way up, or just at certain points? I love the color on you, too.
January 20th, 2006 at 12:17 pm
I like the color…it sucks that it might be a little too snug! Let’s reserve judgment until it’s all together!
January 20th, 2006 at 12:27 pm
I thinks it’s gorgeous. And the color is spectacular on you. I feel you on the long torso thing. They should make a long torso option in tops they they do in pants.
January 20th, 2006 at 3:38 pm
The color is fantastic, but I may be prejudiced.
I agree that it would look really cute over a tank top in the spring/summer. If you like to close your cardigans a little bit and it won’t work with a button, you could always try a ribbon.
January 20th, 2006 at 3:39 pm
I agree, it’s a lovely color on you and you’ve done an awesome job knitting it.
January 20th, 2006 at 3:47 pm
I think it looks great! As long as your arms feel ok ( as a lot of people said), I say FABULOUS! it’s cute!
January 20th, 2006 at 5:12 pm
what about blocking it to be wider? I just lengthened a 100% cotton cardi (that I knit for my mom last year) by over 2 inches simply by blocking. its amazing what some water and some pins can do. good luck, it looks pretty amazing. it makes me want to knit one, even with the same yarn! i’m looking forward to seeing the finished product!
January 21st, 2006 at 9:01 am
Oooh, I think it’s super. When you are small you shouldn’t wear big things, extra fitted is extra flattering! That said, have you washed it yet? I bet you could get an extra inch or so.
January 21st, 2006 at 2:06 pm
I love the color, and it looks great on you! If it’s too small though…thats a whole other story. Do you think you will actually wear it?
And I can’t get over how fast some people knit. I am STILL working on a scarf that was in progress well before you started the retro cardi…
January 22nd, 2006 at 12:14 pm
It looks great! I love the color.
January 23rd, 2006 at 11:10 am
Luscious and lovely!
January 23rd, 2006 at 12:15 pm
i think it looks fabulous! I would just sew one button where you have it closed on the first picture..it’s so cute!
The extra length is such a great idea…I thought it looked to short on the model.