I made a simple shrug for Kid 1 before Christmas, and when Kid 2 saw it, the first thing she said was, “Where is mine?”
Here is hers.
I wanted a kind of rustic look, because of the yarn colors. A slightly modern take on patchwork.
The pattern is available free on Ravelry and here, on the designer’s website, at Sewrella.com.
The yarn was Dk weight, Destination Yarn Southwestern Collection Variegated Colorways set. It is now sold out. I will say that while on the website the colors of each skein were distinct, in my set the two reds were practically the same color, green and blue were extremely close, and darker and lighter tan were only a couple of shades apart, which what gave me the idea for the cardigan. It is to be expected with the hand-dyed yarn, but if I wanted very distinct colors, I would’ve had to pivot.
The yarn was lovely to work with, however, so no complaints. Also, I can’t find the two extra skeins I ordered. I received them and put them somewhere. If I find them, I will add pockets.
Now I need to figure out what the next project is. have to do something with my hands while sitting next to Gordon on the couch watching true crime specials and Gold Rush. Come on, Parker, I’m invested in your Dominion project. You must succeed.
Ain’t sibling rivalry just wonderful?
It’s gorgeous. The only thing I’ve knitted is baby blankets and scarves.
That seems more than a simple shrug. 😀 Pretty.
I undertook to crochet my dog another sweater (like she needs more) and realized I got the stitches too tight for the neck. I went to undo it, which was when I discovered the soft fuzzy yarn *felted* and what should have been a yank and unravel was instead 10 minutes of careful pulling and stopping periodically to convince stray fuzz to let go.
I got it sorted out. Now I need to measure her girth as the one I made last year is a bit too snug on her.
Have you watched the new True Detective first episode (out last Sunday)? So many characters to follow, so much darkness (all kinds) and scenery. I’m not sure you could knit while watching
I am amazed how you can just whip these sweaters up so quickly.
So cozy looking!
That is beautiful. Don’t you love when you put things in “safe” places? I have stuff I still haven’t located years later!
Yes. It is so annoying.
Cardigan is gorgeous. Kid 2 is very lucky. I love these, my Grand used to make me shawls, I wish she had taught me.
I love it! It is absolutely beautiful.
Love your color palette. This pattern makes me wish I was better with crochet, but I’m mainly a knitter. I’ve seen knit cardigans that are similar, so I may take a look on Ravelry and borrow the ideas in your lovely color palette.
Do you have a pic of the one you made for Kid 1?
Your kids sure are lucky. Looking fabulous.
And Gold Rush! We watch it also 😁
Gorgeous cardigan! I love the colors & striping. Lucky Kid2.
I knit/crochet too and enjoy seeing your projects (and cooking) as well as reading these posts on the books – I’m so looking forward to the next installments!
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Yep, that’s exactly what my 2 kids do. In their defense though I do the same thing to them ( where’s mine?)😀. I have learned if I’m making something for one kid I might as well make two before the other one asks. Love my kiddos!
Love the cardigan! Being a younger sister myself, I soooo want to say “Where’s mine?” Thank you for the information on how to find pieces to make my own.
Love, love, love the snippet. Thank you so much. Please forgive those of us in the BDH who are like kids watching you make our favorite dessert but find it hard to wait until after dinner. The snippet is a wonderful taste of things to come.
I’m not a sweater person. If it’s cold in El Paso the wind is blowing and I would need a jacket. Don’t know Parker, but I really enjoy your writing. Reread, fourth or fifth time, all of Kate; third time all of Edge; and will do Inn Keeper next to prepare for Klaus.
Z! O! M! G!
But the book isn’t even on the schedule yet. Only HA could send us to the apex/nadir at the same time with just a short snippet. gibbergibbergibbergibberaargh!
Love the cardigan. Handmade gifts like these are appreciated for a lifetime.
What is it with husbands and Gold Rush?
Good heavens, woman, that shrug is a work of art! The color composition is divine.
My husband watches Gold Rush too and Bering Sea Gold, Gold Rush Whitewater, etc. I’m not interested so I listen to Innkeeper and Kate Daniels while he watches his shows. Lovely sweater! I’m trying to relearn how to knit. The Internet is great for how to videos. So looking forward to the GA Sweep of the Heart!
I’ve never really thought seriously about knitting after I tried a few stitches and learned my hands are dyslexic. But you make me want to try again! (Maybe special classes for me?)
How long does it take you to finish a cardigan? Or a shawl? I’m in love with Outlander hap shawls and I’m so tempted to try🙏
That’s really nice. I want one too!
I decided to try to crochet this pattern. (My skills are definitely not up to this level but wanted to try anyway.) When I went to the website and tried to download the pdf of the pattern in the best size for me, I was informed that the pdf of the pattern wasn’t available. I kept scrolling down the site and while I could probably reconstruct a pdf, I would not be able to make sure of the size that these instructions would make.
Love Destination Yarns. Just bought from the Southwest Collection, Zion National. Lovely dyeing technique.
Love the cardigan! The colors are perfect. Hv u ever tried PetiteKnit patterns. Well written, simple with just enough difficulty level to keep you interested. Fits a variety of body types very nicely.
Beautiful!!
Everytime, you get me so excited!!!! #squeal #monsterinvasionisahellyes #maudisthegreatest
ahhh Ilona
you have such a gift for creating
if i dared to touch yarn goods it would look like a was grandma Frida’s twin
you could just continue to make those beatiful things and when they started to pile up
have an attached sales room here called magic threads
i would surely be in line waiting for the doors to open
yeah we have high winds and nasty cold here too in western pa.
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Oh my gosh, that is so beautiful! I love everything about it. The colors are perfect. It’s gorgeous!
the cardigan is absolutely beautiful!
Very pretty! And thanks for the snippet! I can’t wait!
wow its so pretty!
So pretty! Pockets will be nice. My sister made me a beautiful autumn colored ‘Crochet Dragon Shawl Scarf’ that is just too fun (the dragon’s tail tucks behind a strap on the back of the head to hold it in place) that has been keeping me warm in our Texas Freeze!
This is gorgeous!
I loved the picture you posted and tried to find it on Ravelry. Unfortunately, it is no longer available. Very sad. But Kid 2 is very lucky to have it.
Crocheting is very soothing for the mind, and for me Way easier than knitting -you only work with one stitch at a time.
I just finished a lovely shawl “fly me to the Moon” from the scottish magazine Moorit.
Since it was rather complicated and it was my first time using an english speaking pattern i had to make a simpler shawl first to train the lingo 😝 so now i have a pretty and a very pretty shawl and snow fell Yesterday
I quite like that moorits patterns are for all sizes of people.
Think next project will be a traditional hebridian hap (large shawl), or maybe a balaclava for my kid 2 -we saw a very good exibishion about a certain russian performative punk art collective in the danish museum Louisiana this winter…
I heard a proffesional weawer and PhD in psycology talking about craft psycology, the fact that crafting reduces stress/anxiety etc is probably not new to crafters but interesting to se if it has treatment potential 😆
Instead of looking at a too large stash you are looking at better mental health ….
Happy crafting
❤️
Gold Rush and the Curse of Oak Island are my husbands go to shows to unwind.
That is freakin’ beautiful. Makes me feel all cozy and warm–inside and out. I don’t craft so I think I will have to find something similar to buy.
Beautiful
I LOVE the cardigan. So pretty!
That’s a beautiful cardigan. Great job
I’m really bad at seeing patterns in different colours. I looked at your cardigan and thought wow! love it! Then checked out the pattern on Ravelry and thought …huh. a little old lady cardigan.
The investment of time and energy in making a whole garment for me is massive (I am a slow crocheter who is easily frustrated) so the risk that I will hate it is enough for me not to start but seeing your cardi…..I am inspired!
Gorgeous! I love the play of colors, it really works on this pattern.
Pretty! Doesn’t need pockets, I would definitely use it as is. (Managed to miss this post somehow.)
Beautiful!
Oh it is so pretty. Pockets would make it perfect.
I wish I could be your neighbor so I could have one too. I would supply the yarn. I would also request a nice snuggle blanket for me to keep warm as I read in this winter season.
One of the people I work with makes 3-d dragons, flying horses, etc. Very time consuming.
I like it. I still have to knit a grown up sweater. I do huge shawls, socks, hats,mitts and even gloves. This year is my year for the grown up sweater. I like your colors and design. Off to Ravelry, Thank you.
that’s amazing