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Fair Isle Girl's Cardigan (with steeks)

I made this for my niece's daughter.

Created by: Elizabeth H

  • Project Details

    About

    This year, I'm teaching myself stranded knitting (Fair Isle). Getting the tension just right is proving a challenge! To address this problem, I decided to attempt to make a cardigan with steeks. As with all of my first efforts, I made a few mistakes and learned a lot. Next time I make a sweater with steeks, I'll use finer yarn (fingering, not Aran) and make my steek narrower (three rows, not seven). I secured the cut ends on this steek with two rows of crochet, and I slip-stitched the button band facing. Time will tell whether it holds up to wear and tear from an active child!

    Needles & Hooks

    • Double Point 3.50mm (US 4) 20cm
    • Double Point 4.00mm (US 6) 20cm
    • Circular 4.00mm (US 6) 60cm
    • Circular 3.50mm (US 4) 60cm
    • Circular 3.50mm (US 4) 40cm
    • Crochet Hook 3.50mm (US 4)
    • Circular 4.00mm (US 6) 40cm

    Accessories

    • Buttons
    • Stitch Markers
    • Stitch Holder
    • Tapestry Needle
    Other : I inherited a HUGE button box from my grandmothers, who were seamstresses from the 1920s-50s. I used their grey pearl shank buttons on this sweater (secured on the back with a second button) -- a gift for their great-great granddaughter!

    Measurements

    Notes: I made size 3 to 4 years.
    This pattern is well-written and easy to follow!
    It also includes a darling, matching hat.

    Tags

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: May 29, 17 Finished on: Jun 10, 2017

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