Yes, there are still two Rainey Sisters in case you were wondering. Sorry I have been so absent.
As you may recall, in one of my last posts, I was trying to decide whether to use some lovely glass buttons on my Burr cardigan. The problem was that I feared they were too heavy. Despite repeated attempts to convince myself that they were fine, they weren’t. Many of you offered opinions and suggestions. One was to use grosgrain ribbon to reinforce the button band. The problem here is that the button band is unusually wide — I didn’t think I’d find ribbon that would work well. So the beautiful glass buttons are now in a bowl looking beautiful, and a different set of buttons from my button stash are now in place.
This cardigan fits very well, and I am pretty pleased with it. I made it using a modified bottom up contiguous method, so that the set in sleeve was knit in as I went along. It was an interesting experiment, and I think I’d definitely try it again. It required a little thought to plan out, but the actual doing was relatively simple.
I have a silk scarf that goes well with this cardigan (shown in the last photo). I’ve had it a long time — I bought it at the same time that our signature Rainey Sister photo was taken.
From Susan — It is perfect and I remember the scarf!!!
Comment by lv2knit — January 3, 2013 @ 4:16 pm
I love it! And I’d love to know more about how you did it. I’m still stumbling along with that contiguous sleeve method, since I can’t seem to manage my time wisely…
Comment by Lisle — January 3, 2013 @ 4:46 pm
Beautiful – the color, the style, the finish. Are you wearing it often?
Comment by Pam — January 3, 2013 @ 5:50 pm
Good button choice- if I am not mistaken they are either Anabel Fox or old Rowan buttons. Nice.
Comment by Marsha — January 3, 2013 @ 7:22 pm
Just really beautiful. The scarf is perfect….don’t you love it when a meaningful “souvenir” is useful now?
Comment by annie — January 3, 2013 @ 8:08 pm
Lovely and it is perfect with your scarf.
Comment by Evie — January 3, 2013 @ 11:59 pm
The buttons look lovely, and much better to save the gorgeous ones than have them detract from such a lovely cardigan.
Comment by Carie — January 4, 2013 @ 7:22 am
Wow! Fantastic, both sweater and scarf!
Comment by stashdragon — January 4, 2013 @ 12:57 pm
What a wonderful match and the sweater is really lovely.
Comment by Needles — January 4, 2013 @ 5:03 pm
Georgous!!
Comment by Bonnie — January 4, 2013 @ 7:36 pm
Really nice – the details like the texture on the collar are wonderful. And those buttons look great, too!
Comment by twinsetellen — January 4, 2013 @ 9:28 pm
Stunning!
Comment by Linda — January 4, 2013 @ 10:56 pm
it is totally beautiful!
Comment by catherine vanderloos — January 5, 2013 @ 12:49 am
I thought Susan’s version was nice, but I am in love with yours!! Any chance it’s too big, too small, etc? If so, you could send it my way!!!
Comment by Millie — January 5, 2013 @ 7:54 pm
Sally, your 2×2 is so neat. Please, share how you knit and purl so it comes out nice and straight like that. I would greatly appreciate it.
Comment by Irina — January 10, 2013 @ 7:13 am
Lovely red is my favourite colour right now
Comment by anniec — January 13, 2013 @ 1:58 pm