A Cardigan for Arwen Along

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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!

24 Comments

Tikru said:

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.

Eva said:

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

Jessica said:

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!

Debi said:

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!

Kate said:

I.LOVE.THAT.COLOR!!!

Karma said:

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.

claudia said:

That is a very attractive sweater project...

Ines said:

I still have to order the new issue of IWK, but I will join in your knitalong group. This Cardi is so cool...
Ines

Cathi said:

I am making something with that very same shade, bought from the same place!

Celeste said:

Love it! Can't wait to start knitting!

Natalie said:

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.

Stacey said:

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?

Cynthia said:

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!

Mary Beth said:

Count me in! Thanks for organizing this.

Sylvie said:

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... ;)

Jana said:

I'm in!

Kate said:

Count me in! also waiting for IK, but then... I'll get right on it! (so excited!)

stacey said:

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.

Lori said:

I'd love to join!

Vita said:

I love this design and am going to use cotton yarn to knit it. I would like to join too!

Linda Ford said:

I loved this sweater the first time I saw it. Haven't decided on yarn yet but can't wait to start.

Sarah said:

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...

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