Some projects seem to drag on forever. This was one of those! I made a cute little sweater called Bea a while back. Loved the silhouette, loved the style, loved the fit. I decided to knit something along the same lines, but with pockets and long sleeves. I call it Wannabea. I would drag it to social knitting when I was between projects, so it never got my full attention. I finally got close to the bottom (it’s top down) and decided to put it on the top of the pile, so it did get done!
Original Bea
I used Harrisville “Shear” Merino-Dorset DK held with Pascuali Manada. It is butter soft.
Wannabea
I added pockets and placed brass grommets at the corners. They are for looks only.
It is a cozy cardigan, perfect for cold winter days. We have not had many of those and right now it’s 45 degrees without a smidge of snow!! Well, maybe next year…
The pattern was my own kind of mash up of things I like about sweaters, so no real pattern. It won’t get published because I don’t have the bandwidth to recreate it in ten inclusive sizes. It is a one-off Wannabea!!
Wow, both versions are great! It’s a lovely cardigan to start with, and I really like your customized long-sleeved version. Well done.
Comment by Annie — February 9, 2024 @ 3:25 pm
PS. The Wannabea stitch pattern is gorgeous and perfect yarns.
Comment by Annie — February 9, 2024 @ 3:35 pm