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. ;)
so super cute! congrats! you are now Ms. Interweave!!!
Very pretty!
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!
I love that one!! Congrats!!
Congratulations! I love Mirabella! I was really surprised to learn it's knit with a chunky yarn--it's so beautifully fitted.
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... ;)
It's a beautiful sweater! Congratulations!
That's gorgeous! So many things from the Spring issue are going on my To Knit list--and this is definitely one of them!
Hurrah! Congrats on a gorgeous design and Interweave publication too! :)
That is wonderful!!! I love it!!
Where's the Rum lets celebrate.
So happy for you.
Stacy (Tempted)
It's gorgeous!!! You should be so proud, it's already in a tonne of ravelry queues!!
That turned out super cute! You did a great job! Didn't realize that was chunky yarn.....hmm......*begins stash raid*
Congrats! (and I think it looks way cuter on you ;o)
That is beautiful,lovely colour :)
Just gorgeous! This one is definitely going on my knit list! Congratulations!
Ooh, wow! That's gorgeous. Great job!
Beautiful work! Congratulations!
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!
That looks beautiful!! Congrats!!!
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.
Congrats, Jen! It's a beautiful design - perfect for spring!
Congratulations! It's beautiful. I need to go buy the magazine now!
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! =)
I love it! I think will be very flattering on a lot of different body types.
I am impressed by how slim and tidy this looks for a chunky weight yarn. Congratulations!
I got my issue yesterday, and I thought that sweater was really pretty. You know, it looks better on you than on the model!
Congratulations, Jen, on your knit making the cover!
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?