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!
Comments
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.
Posted by: Tikru | November 4, 2006 12:19 PM
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
Posted by: Eva | November 4, 2006 01:16 PM
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 . . . .
Posted by: Jessica | November 4, 2006 01:30 PM
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!
Posted by: frecklegirl jess | November 4, 2006 02:38 PM
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!
Posted by: Debi | November 4, 2006 06:38 PM
I.LOVE.THAT.COLOR!!!
Posted by: Kate | November 4, 2006 08:59 PM
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.
Posted by: Karma | November 4, 2006 09:47 PM
That is a very attractive sweater project...
Posted by: claudia | November 4, 2006 11:05 PM
I still have to order the new issue of IWK, but I will join in your knitalong group. This Cardi is so cool...
Ines
Posted by: Ines | November 5, 2006 01:13 PM
I am making something with that very same shade, bought from the same place!
Posted by: Cathi | November 5, 2006 10:59 PM
Love it! Can't wait to start knitting!
Posted by: Celeste | November 6, 2006 12:42 AM
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.
Posted by: Natalie | November 6, 2006 09:09 AM
Thanks for the group! Nice to have a place to ask questions, etc!
Posted by: Stacey | November 6, 2006 12:59 PM
Another blogger and I started a Arwen KAL in mid-October (http://acardiganforarwen.blogspot.com/). Perhaps we should consider merging?
Posted by: The Feminist Mafia | November 7, 2006 02:49 PM
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!
Posted by: Cynthia | November 8, 2006 05:05 PM
Count me in! Thanks for organizing this.
Posted by: Mary Beth | November 12, 2006 07:21 AM
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... ;)
Posted by: Sylvie | November 12, 2006 01:12 PM
I'm in!
Posted by: Jana | November 17, 2006 04:06 PM
Count me in! also waiting for IK, but then... I'll get right on it! (so excited!)
Posted by: Kate | November 21, 2006 06:06 PM
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.
Posted by: stacey | December 4, 2006 02:48 PM
I'd love to join!
Posted by: Lori | December 11, 2006 12:09 PM
I love this design and am going to use cotton yarn to knit it. I would like to join too!
Posted by: Vita | December 14, 2006 02:12 AM
I loved this sweater the first time I saw it. Haven't decided on yarn yet but can't wait to start.
Posted by: Linda Ford | January 4, 2007 07:03 AM
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...
Posted by: Sarah | February 13, 2007 07:44 PM