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Knitting: The Perfect Fit Seamless Crazy Lace Card
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The Perfect Fit Seamless Crazy Lace Card

Finished and blocked

Half way there
I know, I could have smiled!
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Finished and blocked

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

Instructions

I mostly crochet, but I learned how to knit when I was very young. I have never made a sweater that fit me, so this course appealed to me. I also never used circular knitting needles before. It is an interesting course, and I still have to block it this cardigan and do the sleeves. The used the yarn for the lace pattern from another project that didn't work out, and had about a hundred ends to ...
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Category: Knitting

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Classic


Materials

Red Heart Soft Worsted Weight

What was your inspiration?

To get back to knitting again. I haven't done it in awhile. To learn to use a circular knitting needle, and learn new stitches that I can use in a number of projects.

What are you most proud of?

That I am going to finish this and wear it when I'm done, instead of giving up and putting it aside. (Which happens to me a lot)

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

This is still a working project. I have to block the cardigan and work on the sleeves and button band, It seems to fit a little tight right now, but the blocking and button band should do the trick for the fit. I would say, just enjoy the class. I am.

 

26 comments

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DanielaH on craftsy.com
Apr 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely LOVE your color combination
AnnaR on craftsy.com
Mar 30, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
very pretty
goldthreads on craftsy.com
Oct 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love your cardi. It fits really well.
Card Lady on craftsy.com
Oct 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Finally some pictures of me wearing it. Next time I just have to add a few more stitches to the front, because I couldn't button it if I wanted to.
rkr4cds on craftsy.com
Sep 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
STUNNING!! I want your cardi, too!
ole chook on craftsy.com
Sep 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
wow the colours you chose are amazing and really set off the design
Card Lady on craftsy.com
Sep 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I enjoyed making it, but not weaving in all those ends. Next time I'm buying self stripping yarn. :)
freckleface78 on craftsy.com
Jan 07, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I agree - your color choices are gorgeous! Instead of weaving in, maybe look up techniques to knit them in as you go? I find it makes color projects a lot easier.
Zebalithe on craftsy.com
Sep 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Excellent finish! Looking forward to seeing it on you. :)
Gramma Owl on craftsy.com
Sep 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful. I love your color choices.
Card Lady on craftsy.com
Sep 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much
Card Lady on craftsy.com
Sep 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Finally finished and blocked/steamed. Will take a picture wearing it when it is dry. Thank you all for your help in deciding what to do with the sleeves and the border.
ShortRow on craftsy.com
Aug 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job on the colors and lace.... can't wait to see the finished project.
Card Lady on craftsy.com
Sep 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Almost done. Will post pictures real soon. Thank you.
ole chook on craftsy.com
Aug 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
coming along real well love the colours
Radicalknit on craftsy.com
Aug 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh my! I wouldn't want anything to distract from the gorgeous play of colors in that pattern. But it will be stunning no matter which you do.
Laurenaangel on craftsy.com
Aug 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
simply gorgeous....
Dhedhe on craftsy.com
Aug 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! I'm still at the measuring/swatching stage but I am so impressed. It looks fantastic. I would agree with the other knitters and continue the theme with the black, but on the other hand....Decisions, decisions!
Card Lady on craftsy.com
Aug 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I know decisions. I still haven't decided. I might try some, and if I don't like it, I'll rip out and try something else. Sometimes I wish I didn't start it this way.
Yemaya on craftsy.com
Aug 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I would do the sleeves the same but would use the berry colour for the button band.... just thought using black would make it too heavy looking,,,, Love it,,, I can't wait to see what you decide :)
Zebalithe on craftsy.com
Aug 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The colours look fantastic! I'd continue the sleeves in the same fashion, but I'm sure that whatever you decide will look perfect. :)
Card Lady on craftsy.com
Aug 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you very much for the compliment and your input on the sleeves. I'll post pictures when I'm done. I still can't decide.
Card Lady on craftsy.com
Aug 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I would like to know some thoughts on the sleeves. Should I leave them in the berry color, or pursue the colors I have used in the body. I plan on doing a black button band, but really can't decide what to do with the sleeves. I have to block it yet and then work on the sleeves. Thanks.
tracey.le84020 on craftsy.com
Aug 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Just beautiful! My vote is for the berry color - let that gorgeous pattern shine!
Fabricarts on craftsy.com
Aug 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'd go with the berry color as well. I like the idea of the black button band. You could also play around with a little black at the end of the sleeve. You've made beautiful choices. Thanks for showing it.
Card Lady on craftsy.com
Aug 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
As much as I want to do the colors on the sleeves, I am just learning the knitting in the round with the magic loop. I think it would be to much to deal with, so I'm going with the berry sleeves, maybe a little black for the last rounds. I think I might go with the black button band. I'll post pictures as soon as I'm done. I haven't worked on it for about a week, and just picked it up again. Should be done with the sleeves soon. Thank you all for your input.