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Knitting: Leaf crazy lace cardigan
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Leaf crazy lace cardigan

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
The Perfect Fit Seamless Crazy Lace Cardigan »

Instructions

Lace patterns used: Drooping Elm Leaf on sleeves, pair of leaves, falling leaves (modified for left and right side), vine lace, feather and fan, modified twisted stem leaves. little arrowhead lace.
Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Classic, Casual

Materials

Katia - Pima Cotton - Agua

What was your inspiration?

A favorite cardigan that had vertical patterns

What are you most proud of?

Working multiple patterns at the same time.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Pick out patterns with the same row count.

 

21 comments

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Thread Head on craftsy.com
Thread Head
Apr 27, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It is so beautiful! Love all the lace patterns you chose and I especially like the extra detail at the back.
DanielaH on craftsy.com
DanielaH
Apr 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love it what a wonderful Cardi
Marylou Maeder on craftsy.com
Marylou Maeder
Apr 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You have inspired me. I purchased this class ages ago and still haven't watched/listened to it. You have spurred me on. Thanks. - Marylou
Lloyswife on craftsy.com
Lloyswife
Apr 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
What a beautiful sweater and lovely leafy lace pattern! You did a great job and achieved a good fit and nice shaping too!
mumpat on craftsy.com
mumpat
Mar 31, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is a gorgeous sweater! Is there a pattern available for it?
libbybowles on craftsy.com
libbybowles
Mar 31, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is spectacular. I love the godets in the back. What a lovely detail. I'm curious about your leaf motifs. Were they written that way or are they upside-down? This is my current obsession with knitting lace sweaters top-down. I've been trying to figure out why patterns don't usually work out when you simply knit the chart from the top to bottom and have just resolved myself to choosing ones that look nice upside-down. But your leaves, especially the wider motif, look like they were designed that way. Please enlighten me!
Sunshine569 on craftsy.com
Sunshine569
Apr 05, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Yes you are correct. I worked all the patterns in thier original orientation except the wider motif (twisted stem leaves), I had to rework that one so I could knit the pattern from top to bottom. This is so all the tips of the leaves would be pointing the same direction. I could not work or rework the other leaf patterns because of the increases/decreases and the changing stitch count to make the pattern. I had to move where I did the yarn overs. Instead of the yarn overs being by the stem, they are now at the tips of the leaves.
AnnaR on craftsy.com
AnnaR
Mar 30, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Impressive and lovely.
Susan Ellen on craftsy.com
Susan Ellen
Mar 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely beautiful! You are a very accomplished knitter....would love to have your skill!
Sunshine569 on craftsy.com
Sunshine569
Mar 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you all for your wonderful comments. This was great fun! I got great inspirations and directions from Myra Wood. Love watching the video lessons and being able to review and have refreshers! I bought the needles she suggested and just love them! I used the crochet bind off and it makes the garment look great. Thanks! I am already thinking up a new one, but it will be a while before that one manifests since I have so many other CRAFTSY classes to watch and learn from. Having a great time! :)
Knitjkb on craftsy.com
Knitjkb
Mar 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Simply stunning great job!
eprice1688 on craftsy.com
eprice1688
Mar 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
how awsome! very well done
Bonheur on craftsy.com
Bonheur
Mar 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Great stiches combination. (I hope you see what i mean: i don't speak very well)
maja.s. on craftsy.com
maja.s.
Mar 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
fabulous!!! :) congratulations!
CCaarrooll on craftsy.com
CCaarrooll
Mar 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! That is strikingly beautiful.
Craftsy on craftsy.com
Craftsy
Mar 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Incredible! Fantastic job!
mubba0mine on craftsy.com
mubba0mine
Mar 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow!! What fabulous knitting! You've created a beautiful garment. Wear it with pride.
Jodhi on craftsy.com
Jodhi
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
oh! that is gorgeous!
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
Mar 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful job. What yarn dd you use?
FairieGodmother on craftsy.com
FairieGodmother
Mar 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous! Well done!
Yemaya on craftsy.com
Yemaya
Mar 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome :) You've made a beautiful garment. Enjoy wearing her....

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