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Knitting: Tutti Fruiti
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Tutti Fruiti

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

Type of item: Clothing

For: Plus-sized

Style: Victorian / Steampunk, Funky

Materials

Noro

What was your inspiration?

The wool was half price and I have been after it for ages. I left off the top part of lace as I thought the yarn looked good enough on it own.

FYI Size UK 20 - fits where it touches!

What are you most proud of?

Yet again, A cardigan that fits!!!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

This yarn has a lot of give, a tester square did not really show me the extent the stretch. Fortunately with this method of constructing a cardigan I adapted as I went.

 

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Crafting Angel on craftsy.com
Crafting Angel
Dec 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, this is a beautiful sweater and it looks gorgeous on you, especially with your pretty hair color. You did another job, I can't wait to see what you make next!
nclovely1 on craftsy.com
nclovely1
Nov 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a stunning sweater, in terms of style, color, and workmanship. You must get compliments on it all the time.
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Nov 24, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, very easy, very quick. I'm surprised how many people like it, and even more surprised I can wear it with y hair colour. (Orange is usually a no, no).The next one I am working on is taking an age - DK waterfall front, I hope to finish to be able to wear in the spring!
rkr4cds on craftsy.com
rkr4cds
Sep 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
>>>>>All of those colours are on the same ball of wool! Someone else did all the work for me. Thank you<<<<< With your hair color - the colors are perfect! I was wondering about one thing though - and please take this only as a fitting suggestion: I note that the front sits lower than the back on you. Do you think that this fitting problem could be alleviated by inserting at least a few ( 2? 3?) short-row section in the back only? Placing at least 2 in the armscye section and possibly another in the stockinette section just below the join before you begin the lace portion could potentially add another 15 to 25 rows in the back than in the front and would equalize the length difference. I did this i mine (which I have yet to post but I will soon) because I know that I have a bit of a back problem from childhood scoliosis. This just evens it all out invisibly. I hope you are as pleased as I am to be able to chart garments now to fit our actual bodies, instead of some 'industry standard', which makes Fronts & Backs the same # of Sts! Taking your pix out in your beautiful garden is a perfect color-coordinated setting, too!
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Sep 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I keep meaning to do the free short row course on craftsy, but as yet have not found the time. Great idea: When I get to size 16 I plan to reknit so will give it a go.
deborahdonnelly on craftsy.com
deborahdonnelly
Sep 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love it!!!!
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Sep 03, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
xmadame on craftsy.com
xmadame
Aug 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome job! The colors you chose are beautiful! :oD
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Aug 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
All of those colours are on the same ball of wool! Someone else did all the work for me. Thank you
Zebalithe on craftsy.com
Zebalithe
Aug 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely! The colours really suit you. :)
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Aug 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Not my usual colour scheme but certainly something I will pursue.
KZPow on craftsy.com
KZPow
Aug 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So cute. I love the colors. I have some pretty multi-colored yarn I want to use to make one. I am glad to see how cute yours turned out.
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Aug 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, I liked the Noro so much I went out and bought another... I have a couple of cardies to knit before I get to that.
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Aug 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I love that yarn - and I have enough left over to knit myself a pair of short socks!
Otilia on craftsy.com
Otilia
Aug 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Looks great on you! Love the neckline, suits you well. When I get necklines too stretchy I weave in an extra thread as inconspicuously as possible in the first row and pull to the desired length; okay, you will have to even out the fabric a bit (especially if you need to pull in much), but it works for me.
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Aug 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Great idea - if it goes wrong again i will give it a try.
vrisayda on craftsy.com
vrisayda
Aug 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great cardi and great colors on you. Good job.
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Aug 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you
Dianne.Sallee on craftsy.com
Dianne.Sallee
Aug 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Well done - "the yarn colors" do really work well with the lace - your coloured yarn choice has made me feel better about the yarn I have spun to make this crazy lace cardigan - I was a bit worried that a multi-coloured yarn may have been 'too busy' for a lacy knitted garment.
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Aug 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
How fantastic to be able to spin your own yarn - I can't wait to see what you knit.
CCaarrooll on craftsy.com
CCaarrooll
Aug 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The yarn colors work really well with the lace. What a nice projecte.
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Aug 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you
Sussu on craftsy.com
Sussu
Aug 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Pretty with the "accident" boat neck, suits you well!
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Aug 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oh so that's what it's called! What I really need is cooler weather so I can wear all these cardigans
Cillabelle on craftsy.com
Cillabelle
Aug 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love the colors of this one.
Fairy Knitter on craftsy.com
Fairy Knitter
Aug 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you

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