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Lucy's Cardi

I made this for My grandaughter for XMAS '17

Created by: Alison M (Grannylovesknits)

  • Project Details

    About

    I love the new yarn & colours of Batik Swirl and decided to use it instead of Splash for this moss stitch jacket. Using 2 cakes at once I was able to knit "matching" sleeves, fronts and pockets, 2 sleeves / fronts on the same needle at the same time. At least any mistakes matched ! I made the back last with the remaining yarn.....enough left to make a matching hat or mitts, can't decide which ..... ! As contrast I used a small amount of Stylecraft Special DK in Buttermilk ( 1835)
    To keep the cakes neat & tidy I used one of my crocheted "yarn bowls" that I make for CR.UK ( see photos ) No more travelling yarn & I can park my needles & work safely !!!
    Now, just the seams to do.
    Nearly done.used some great little clips on the seams, made it a lot easier Also made adapted a basic beanie hat pattern to match, mitts next. there will be just enough of the yarn left.
    Made a BIG pompom with contrast and one shade from main yarn for the hat.
    All sewn up.mitts to finish & Buttons.

    Yarns

    • material-yarn
      stylecraft special DK - Buttermilk (1835) AS CONTRAST ✕ 1 ball
    • material-yarn
      Stylecraft Batik Swirl DK - Rainbow ( 3733) ) ✕ 2.0 balls

    Needles & Hooks

    • Circular 3.50mm (US 4) 30cm
    • Single Point 3.50mm (US 4) 35cm

    Accessories

    • Stitch Markers
    • Stitch Holder
    • Tapestry Needle
    • Buttons
    Other : Lucy chose these gorgeous buttons for me to use on her knits !
    ( photo to follow )

    Mini clips to hold seams together for sewing ( Free gift from knitting mag )

    3mm Hook to pick up stitches & transfer to main needle.

    3.5mm circular needle for Hat.

    Measurements

    7-8 Years

    Notes: Lucy is only 6 and the jacket only just fits her.! She loves it .

    Tags

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Beginner

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Nov 20, 2017 Finished on: Dec 20, 2017

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    2 Comments

    • Pam S

      • Eldwick, Bingley

      Excellent use of your yarn bowls !!!
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    • Pam S

      • Eldwick, Bingley

      Great !
      I love this new yarn too X
      Alas, not enough hours in the day for me to knit all that I want :-(
      House full of yarn, yearning to be used to create the next project ;-)
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