But then again, what is? Sally’s spectacular start on her beautiful cardigan, admired by many, is a tough act to follow! I have been working on a small entrant into the FO pile: a Braided Glory Capelet.
In way of a recap: my good friend Kim and her mother, Sharon, are both wonderful knitters. Sharon accompanied Kim to Yarnover wearing the aforementioned Braided Glory, knit out of Berocco Bamboo Bonsai in a lovely sage green. She was stalked, lurked upon, pawed and in all ways accosted because of the shawl! She told Kim she might have to take it off to get some respite from the legion of curious and impressed knitters! I was one of the first to assault poor Sharon and ended up buying the pattern the very next day.
The pattern is very cute and creative, but there were a few things I wanted to change: first off, it is not charted. ::groan:: So, off I went to chart the thing out. There were several other construction details that I modified. I also decided it would be a fun class project so I got yarn from Amazing Threads to knit a sample: Nashua Creative Focus Linen. It knits up beautifully at worsted gauge, and has a very summery feel to it. Very nice color range, also. I chose Caribbean for the class sample:
The color is darker than it looks here, and more teal. This was fun to make and even more fun to tinker with. It stays right on your shoulders. I am already well on my way making another — I will reveal that one when it is done. It is in a rich, more autumnal, colorway.
So, my knitting project is less dramatic, less impressive, but maybe more fun?? 😉 And best yet…done!
PS1: Rachel asked, “Susan, I just purchased the pattern and it calls for a size 8 needle. You used 5, 6, and 7. Can you tell me where you changed for the different sizes. Thank you.”
I started the back on a US Size 7 and thought it looked fine. When I transitioned to the two fronts, it looked sloppy on 7’s so I went down to a US 6. When I knit the “fingers” I changed to Size 5 dpns. I wanted them to be very firm and not stretchy.
PS2: I do not plan on sharing the charts because it is not my design, and I do not want to infringe on copyright.
Susan, I think this is most dramatic and most impressive!! Besides all that, it is gorgeous! I don’t have a clue how you knit something like that (although I hope to learn how to eventually). It’s understandable why your friend’s mother was “stalked, lurked upon and pawed” – are you prepared for that? 🙂
Seriously, I am in complete awe of you and Sally – your talents are amazing! Thank you both for sharing your talent & creativity with us!
Comment by Barb — May 18, 2011 @ 9:55 am
I’ve had the yarn and this pattern in my stash for almost a year now. Ever since I saw a shop sample on vacation. And seeing yours motivates me to start on it right away!
Comment by Kim — May 18, 2011 @ 10:29 am
I can’t believe the beautiful work you and your sister accomplish. Blows my mind. The braided shaw looks so much better in your version then the one I saw on Ravelry. Is it smaller….it certainly looks firmer if that’s the right wording. not as floppy and loose. Will have to consider this pattern…but I want yours! LOL
Comment by cathy goldman — May 18, 2011 @ 10:36 am
I think I am in love. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction.
Comment by Needles — May 18, 2011 @ 10:50 am
Hi, I love the Spring Snow Cardigan. Can you please tell me where I can purchase this pattern/book? Thanks so much. Actually I admire everything you and your sister have presented on this blog. Thanks again, Carol
Comment by Carol — May 18, 2011 @ 1:12 pm
How clever is THAT!!! (I love that yarn; I used it for a cardigan. So nice.)
Comment by Kym — May 18, 2011 @ 5:47 pm
Yours is beautiful! I love the color. I’m buying the pattern, now I want the chart! Will you make that available? I’m a little too far away, or I’d come take the class from you.
Comment by Lisle — May 19, 2011 @ 11:34 am
Cathy you’re right, Susan’s version of the pattern is much prettier than the one posted on Ravelry. The difference is the yarn and the yarn that Susan used gives the capelet much more body and the other version is droopy, if that’s the correct word to use.
Susan, you inspire us all to knit better.
Comment by Rachel — May 19, 2011 @ 1:53 pm
Susan, I just purchased the pattern and it calls for a size 8 needle. You used 5, 6, and 7. Can you tell me where you changed for the different sizes.
Thank you.
Comment by Rachel — May 19, 2011 @ 2:12 pm
Susan, I have become obsessed with this pattern since seeing this version as well as your “Leaving Glory” version. You make mention of numerous pattern modifications – and outside of the type of yarn, etc., I would be very interested in learning just a “few” of the modifications you made. Your interpretation of the pattern provides for a much more finished appearance than any other FO’s I have viewed on Ravelry. Seriously, if it was at all possible, I would give you one of my healthy legs just to learn what modifications you made.
I love your blog – thank you both for taking the time to share!
Comment by Christine — June 8, 2011 @ 2:18 pm
Gorgeous! And not just because teal is my favorite color. I’m adding this one to my queue!
Comment by twinsetjan — June 15, 2011 @ 1:45 pm