Finished Object Friday

The weather outside is cool today, so cool that I had to turn on the heater. Fortunately, the cardigan I started in September is finished! Here is a close-up, as it lies drying on the blocking mat.

The pattern I used is called Finial Cardigan.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/finial-cardigan-ep60

The yarn is Plymouth Encore worsted weight in color 686.

As you see in the photo, I made the sleeves longer. They come to slightly above my wrists – long enough to keep my arms warm but short enough to stay out of the way when I am making objects or washing dishes. You also see the little lace motif added throughout the body and sleeves. I believe it’s called Snowflake, and can be found in 750 Stitches, The Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible. Other adjustments include picking up 2 extra stitches on either side of the armhole openings, so that there would not be holes in the fabric.

After it’s dry, I’ll sew on the buttons and ask hubby to photograph me in it, so you can see how it fits.

I’m really happy to finish before the week-end. Now I can cast on something new with the yarn I bought at the Farmer’s Market in Madison, WI. More about this on Monday.