A Cardigan for Arwen Along
Who's in with me?
There are no rules to this KAL, just a bunch of knitters enjoying a great pattern. I created a Yahoo Group so we have a place to talk, ask questions, and share advice.
I've already ordered my yarn -- Aurora 8 in a dark, bright blue. It should be here next weekend.
If you're interested in joining the KAL leave a comment here (to get in the list on the sidebar) and then go to the Yahoo! Group to become a member of the list.
Oooh, I can't wait to get started!
I'm so in this KAL as soon as I'll get my IK. Even autumn-number is somewhere middle of the Atlantic ocean, I think.
I would love too... but I don't have my magazine yet... what is the gauge for this cardi and what are the sizes it comes in???
Cheers Eva
I too have not received my IK and I would like to knit this up - along with the other five projects I have going. Why do some of us receive our IK earlier than others? I wonder . . . .
Love Aurora 8... have you used it before?
It is super squishy and lovely to knit with but it expands like a motherf!@$%. I learned the hard way with this one. ;)
The pattern I am using now says to use size 8 needles and I need to use a 4 with it to get gauge post blocking.
It will be beautiful with those cables though- they really pop with this yarn. yay!
Hey J!! Thanx for the compliments on the tank! You should make it I think it would look great on you!
This is my favorite sweater from this issue, I even have the cashmerino in stash AND it's written in fluffy sizing, WOOT! But I have a bunch on my plate right now :(
But I'll be watching your progress and maybe I'll catch up!
I.LOVE.THAT.COLOR!!!
That cardi will be amazing in Aurora 8. You'll want to wear it every day! I've never had a cardi with no closure, though. Are you going to knit it as written and wear it without closure? Such a pretty design.
That is a very attractive sweater project...
I still have to order the new issue of IWK, but I will join in your knitalong group. This Cardi is so cool...
Ines
I am making something with that very same shade, bought from the same place!
Love it! Can't wait to start knitting!
There is another KAL for this sweater that started last month. It's already on the KALs list. I've added both to the list though.
Thanks for the group! Nice to have a place to ask questions, etc!
Another blogger and I started a Arwen KAL in mid-October (http://acardiganforarwen.blogspot.com/). Perhaps we should consider merging?
Hello- I am new to your blog, so I don't yet know whether you are a swatcher or not....my comment goes along with the other person's about the Aurora 8. I had the exact same experience. I usually am happy that I swatch at all, but for some reason, I decided to wash this swatch as well. My pre-washed swatch was 21 st/4 and post was 19/4! So, while I knit the sweater, it seemed very small, but was fine after a cool bath. Good luck!
Count me in! Thanks for organizing this.
Hi, please count me in!! I've just subscribed to the Yahoo group! I'm a french knitter, waiting for my IK issue to arrive... ;)
I'm in!
Count me in! also waiting for IK, but then... I'll get right on it! (so excited!)
Count me in, I was checking the stash for suitable yarns for this pattern this weekend. I know I might be a little late, but I would love to knit-a-long.
I'd love to join!
I love this design and am going to use cotton yarn to knit it. I would like to join too!
I loved this sweater the first time I saw it. Haven't decided on yarn yet but can't wait to start.
I just started, and I love how it's coming along! I'm thinking about trying to modify the collar, though to not have the hood...