Pattern: Geodesic Cardigan
Needles: 4 mm circulars (US 6)
Yarn: Malabrigo lace
Mods: Added more tucks, by eliminating 4 stockinette rows between each tuck.
Notes: If you have seen one of the other 300 hundred or so Geodesic cardigans in Ravelry, then you might notice that I have more tucks, and that they are closer together than in the original pattern. There is a slight excess of fabric across the bust, which, if I hold it closed, disappears. I'm not sure if this is consistent with other Geodesic cardigans, or if it is (more likely) the result of adding more tucks. I might add a small hook and eye closure, we'll see. I took my sweet time knitting this, because I hated the needles I was using (Addi lace needles). They had an awful 'step' in the metal bit, and I found that my stitches didn't flow smoothly over it at all. There were more than a few times I was ready to scream, as I manually pushed one stitch at a time over the step in the metal. Ugh. I hate them, and will probably never use them again. BUT- I love the final result. And it's a dream to wear- it's so, so soft and lightweight.
You know what owning a butterfly headband has taught me? That children LOVE the butterfly headband. If I wear this around any small children whatsoever, they are immediately entranced, obsessed, and generally all over it. The girls especially, but the boys are also pretty intrigued. If you enjoy beguiling small children, I recommend you get one (or making one- it's probably super easy). I've seen them lots of places, but I picked mine up here.
33 comments:
I love the cardigan, that colour really suits you... But I like the headband even more...
Great cardi. I love the additional tucks!
I'm entranced by that butterfly headband, too! I've got to try to find one and see if I can wear butterflies in my hair with this short haircut. It might look like butterflies are weirdly hovering around my head!
That sweater is super cute, too!
Beautiful cardi! I loved this pattern the moment I saw it and immediately planned to cast on for it. Of course, I have yet to take that step, but seeing yours makes me very tempted to drop everything and start my own.
Love the headband too, I wish I had one to wear around my 4 1/2 year old niece, she would love that!
You (and your knitting) are so pretty. :)
Love your mods - more tucks look great. I can imagine it with a hook and eye closure, but you have to wear it a couple of times to see if you actually need it.
I would imagine they are so intrigued because the butterflies look so real:) Love the cardigan, you look beautiful in it :)
While I love the cardigan, I am enamored of that headband more. So cute!
The cardigan is fantastic, and the pictures are gorgeous. The extra tucks are a great addition.
I like the simplicity ann that the neck part will give a great effect. I love it!
love the cardigan, the shape and color look amazing on you! And the headband is pretty awesome too, they look so real in the photos, haha!
Ok, I really love this cardigan. It is perfect. And that headband. Must. Have. You are perfection!
Do you know that you eye colour and the cardigan colour match? How sweet!
As for the needles, until I experienced with more kinds I thought needles didn't matter. Well, now I know that they do! I cannot stand bamboo needles, I'm struggling with birch needles and acrylic needles are just too squeeky. So it's steel needles for me! KnitPicks, actually. And I have just bought a set of HiyaHiya dpns, and I love those too. Probably because they are steel :-)
Beautiful -- love the headband too!
You look fabulous, from headband to toe. lol. The cardigan looks amazing on you. I like the extra tucks you added.
This looks great! I love how the extra tucks look. The excess fabric isn't noticeable at all.
Beautiful sweater!! I really like how it sort of angles in at the bust and think a closure there would be neat. Well done! And I have to agree with the young'uns...LOVE the headband.
This cardi is simply beautiful. The color is gorgeous and the photos are excellent, as always!
Your cardigan is lovely! The color is very nice and suits you well. So sorry about the trouble with the needles. The headband is lovely too!
I too did find your butterfly headband very nice ;-) Love your new cardigan too! Beautiful Malabrigo! Beautiful pictures also as always!
Julie, the cardi is awesome. I have really been wanting one but was too lazy to start it :-( Anyway, your looks great on you and seems to be the exact shade of your eyes?
Love the headband too!
I think it's lovely! Wonderful colour.
Lovely! Also, I agree about the Addi lace needles. I avoid using mine as much as possible. The color goes really well with the butterflies!
It's so beautiful! I'm entranced by that headband, too :)
So, so very beautiful...
You're so pretty, and so is the cardigan! And I know what you mean about entrancing small kids, I have a pair of animal mittens and kids LOVE them.
I recently bought and used several Hiya Hiya circs (stainless steel) and think they're smooth, fast and delightful!
I, too, have had to pull every single stitch over a 'step' one time. It drove me mad so I feel your pain.
The extra tucks you worked in make the cardi look more feminine. Very nice!
Love your mods, and the color looks great on you! Apparently I'm a child, b/c I'm entranced by the butterfly headband too! :)
SO beautiful! I love the color choice too, I usually avoid knitting green objects because I've already got way too many green clothes, but you may have convinced me. :)
That is so lovely and you look stunning in those photos
Beautiful! Love the color and the extra tucks...and it goes great with the butterfly headband :)
Oh it's gorgeous!!! Great modification. I feel the same about addi lace...for me it's Hiya Hiya all the way!
Very pretty! Love the tucks!
Looooooooove your cardi. Beautiful photos too! I think your mod of the pattern looks awesome.
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