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Knitting: Maren Cardi
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Maren Cardi

Finished Maren

Yoke Detail with Button Band
Maren Yoke
Finished Maren

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
The Top-Down Icelandic Sweater »

Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Traditional, Outdoorsy, Classic


Materials

Lettlopi

What was your inspiration?

Craftsy Icelandic Sweater course

What are you most proud of?

I fixed the steeked edge! The crochet was too full and caused the front edges to flare after the sweater was cut. I removed all of the crochet and carefully knitted on seed stitch button bands with a much smaller needle. Then I whipped the raw edges to the back for a neat finish. I found the ribbon to be a little stiff. I think that the finished project looks great!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

This project is great fun! Don't be too afraid of cutting your knitting because almost anything can be repaired. Be sure to use a very small crochet hook if you are going to do the crocheted steek.

 

12 comments

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dmoronese944488 on craftsy.com
Apr 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
just beautiful. love the front band
sarah-francesca on craftsy.com
Mar 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love your button band! I am definitely doing mine this way. I might have to ask you questions. I see that you have written it out below., but I'm pretty new to these techniques. Beautiful job!
Jettquilts on craftsy.com
Feb 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
FrancieB thank you so much for spelling it out for me. I think I could actually do this. I am almost at the point where I need to decide on a rib stitch for the bottom of the sweater. I will keep your directions for later. Thanks again!
FrancieB on craftsy.com
Jan 23, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
For the front bands, I picked up 3 stitches for every 4 with a knitting needle 2 sizes smaller (size5 for mine.) then I just did a seed stitch for 3 rows. I did buttonholes by using the 3stitch inline standard method, then 2 more seed stitch rows. I hoe this helps anyone who wants to try it.
Jettquilts on craftsy.com
Feb 27, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you very much!
Jettquilts on craftsy.com
Jan 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Francie would you consider writing out your button band instructions for new knitters like me? I am still at the stage where I need it all in front of me to check and recheck. I love your fix of the band. Very nice!
maja.s. on craftsy.com
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That looks great!! Well done, the seed stitch button band looks perfect!
JoeiB on craftsy.com
Jan 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful hope mine turns out as well
Sandy3424 on craftsy.com
Dec 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thankss for sharing! A really beautiful sweater, and a great inspiration for me.
joellebor1084232 on craftsy.com
Dec 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I'd like the pattern and instructions. How do I get it?
FrancieB on craftsy.com
Dec 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
This is part of a Craftsy course., Icelandic Sweater. The pattern comes with the course.
DonnaDeCourcy on craftsy.com
Nov 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautifully done! You will enjoy wearing this sweater for years to come!