Mirabella Cardigan - Interweave Knits Spring 2008
My latest design is now up in the Interweave Knits Preview! Introducing the Mirabella Cardigan, which was the little look I posted here.
With this design I set out to mimic crisp lines and woven fabric details. I wanted the narrow ribbing to imitate small plackets which frame the prim button loops. Waist shaping is created with ‘princess seams’ and additional ribbing at the natural waist. The high collar is created using an easy double knit technique (I know, contain your shock).
The yarn is actually a Chunky weight so this knits up quite quickly too without looking heavy gauge.
Finished Size 33 (37, 41, 45, 49)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37". Choose a size as close to your actual bust measurement as possible; garment is intended to be worn with minimal ease.
Yarn Kolláge Hope Chunky (100% cotton; 80 yd [73 m]/56 g): just peachy, 7 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): straight. Size 8 (5 mm): straight and 24" circular (cir). Size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook; markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; thirteen 5⁄8" buttons.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on largest needle.
A few more lame mirror modeled shots on my Flickr. ;)
Comments
so super cute! congrats! you are now Ms. Interweave!!!
Posted by: stacey | January 31, 2008 12:05 PM
Very pretty!
Posted by: Betty | January 31, 2008 01:47 PM
Oh I saw your name beside this in the preview and I have to knit it! It looks great, and the yarn comes in black, haha!
Posted by: Shannon | January 31, 2008 02:20 PM
I love that one!! Congrats!!
Posted by: Monica | January 31, 2008 02:42 PM
Congratulations! I love Mirabella! I was really surprised to learn it's knit with a chunky yarn--it's so beautifully fitted.
Posted by: Angela | January 31, 2008 03:36 PM
I queued this on Ravelry as soon as it came up (before I even saw the IK previews). Its a great little cardi - i'm thinking black, in wool, mini skull buttons... ;)
Posted by: Bex | January 31, 2008 03:50 PM
It's a beautiful sweater! Congratulations!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 31, 2008 04:22 PM
That's gorgeous! So many things from the Spring issue are going on my To Knit list--and this is definitely one of them!
Posted by: Steph | January 31, 2008 04:35 PM
Hurrah! Congrats on a gorgeous design and Interweave publication too! :)
Posted by: Sasha | January 31, 2008 07:05 PM
That is wonderful!!! I love it!!
Where's the Rum lets celebrate.
So happy for you.
Stacy (Tempted)
Posted by: Stacy | January 31, 2008 07:13 PM
It's gorgeous!!! You should be so proud, it's already in a tonne of ravelry queues!!
Posted by: Julie | January 31, 2008 07:46 PM
That turned out super cute! You did a great job! Didn't realize that was chunky yarn.....hmm......*begins stash raid*
Posted by: Jennifer | January 31, 2008 09:13 PM
Congrats! (and I think it looks way cuter on you ;o)
Posted by: Jen C. | February 1, 2008 12:07 AM
That is beautiful,lovely colour :)
Posted by: Cheryl | February 1, 2008 02:35 AM
Just gorgeous! This one is definitely going on my knit list! Congratulations!
Posted by: Emily | February 1, 2008 07:52 AM
Ooh, wow! That's gorgeous. Great job!
Posted by: Arleta | February 1, 2008 08:31 AM
Beautiful work! Congratulations!
Posted by: Knittripps | February 1, 2008 12:56 PM
that is stunning. how is it that you keep creating sweaters that i, the confirmed sock knitter, want to knit. dang you pie knits, how can you make me think of something other than socks!
Posted by: aubyn | February 1, 2008 08:24 PM
That looks beautiful!! Congrats!!!
Posted by: Valerie | February 2, 2008 09:25 AM
Congrats on the wonderful design. I can't wait till I get my issue. You always do such lovely work and you are an inspiration to me.
I just awarded you the you make my day award on my blog.
Posted by: Andrea | February 2, 2008 01:52 PM
Congrats, Jen! It's a beautiful design - perfect for spring!
Posted by: connie | February 2, 2008 08:03 PM
Congratulations! It's beautiful. I need to go buy the magazine now!
Posted by: Cynthia | February 3, 2008 10:56 AM
This is a beautiful sweater, and it looks great on you! I can't wait to get hold of the pattern. Also, I gave you a You Make Me Smile award on my blog, because I always enjoy reading you. Have a great day! =)
Posted by: carrie | February 4, 2008 09:21 AM
I love it! I think will be very flattering on a lot of different body types.
Posted by: hope | February 5, 2008 05:09 PM
I am impressed by how slim and tidy this looks for a chunky weight yarn. Congratulations!
Posted by: Daphne | February 6, 2008 08:27 PM
I got my issue yesterday, and I thought that sweater was really pretty. You know, it looks better on you than on the model!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 8, 2008 11:19 AM
Congratulations, Jen, on your knit making the cover!
Posted by: MJ | February 9, 2008 12:54 PM
Huge Congrats!!! We knew you were a star knitter! Looking forward to many more of your great designs! Who would think chunky yarn makes one look so smashing?
Posted by: Patti O | February 12, 2008 10:03 AM