Here is the latest project off of SweaterBabe's needles - a romantic and pretty shaped cardigan. It's knit from the top-down, has 3/4 length sleeves that are slightly flared, and features a beautifully flared shape. The waist is cinched with a wide ribbon and mock-cable belt loops that match the mock-cables in the flared bottom.
Knit in Blue Sky Alpaca's dyed cotton. It's a wonderfully soft and very vibrantly colored yarn.
Look for this pattern coming very soon! I'll be busy writing it up right away.
Here's the gorgeous detailing of the back:
wow, that is one gorgeous cardigan.
Posted by: jinky | June 16, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Wow this is stunning! Look forward to when the pattern is done :) Keep up the good work!!
Posted by: Trina | June 16, 2008 at 07:50 PM
The cardigan is gorgeous! I like the detail and the belt! I would love to have the pattern.
Posted by: Roberta | June 16, 2008 at 07:58 PM
I'm dying for the pattern. So many wonderful details. Beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Susan | June 16, 2008 at 08:07 PM
The new cardigan is stunning! Where do I get the pattern?
Posted by: Kay | June 16, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Stunning! Can hardly wait for the pattern. Congratulations on your fine work!
Posted by: Lenore | June 16, 2008 at 08:13 PM
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just hope it is big enough to fit me. You are truley talented
Posted by: Marian | June 16, 2008 at 08:15 PM
I approach great beauty with caution--what is the largest size for this lovely work?
Posted by: Laurieangel | June 16, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Stunning. Very stylish. Absolutely love the detailing on the pattern. Looking forward to seeing it.
Posted by: Wanda Winchester | June 16, 2008 at 08:38 PM
AWESOME - love all of the girlie detail and the stain ribbon is a beautiful touch. Cant wait to knit this one up in many different colors.
Posted by: Afrithy | June 16, 2008 at 08:43 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous! Now is when I wiish I could knit too. If I could, this would be at the top of my list. Very chic.
Posted by: Linda | June 16, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Can't wait. What a beauty!!
Posted by: Marilou Matthews | June 16, 2008 at 09:59 PM
please add to ravelry so i can queue it! :) beautiful!
Posted by: lisabee | June 16, 2008 at 11:22 PM
your sweater looks beautiful can't wait to knit it I am sure my daughter will just love wearing it.
Posted by: stel | June 17, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Wow! What a beautiful cardigan. Can't wait to get the pattern to start right away. Always looking for new patterns.
Posted by: Karen | June 17, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Beautiful work. Can't wait to order the pattern! Wish I could design like you do. Maybe one day... :)
Posted by: tanya | June 17, 2008 at 12:44 PM
It's gorgeous!! I can see where it will be very warm since alpaca is used...warmer than wool more elegant. This would be wonderful to wear on a cool evening to a nice restaurant even when attending a wedding. Very, very upscale. Thank you for sharing your blessed talent with us. Jo
Posted by: Jo | June 20, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Your cardigan is lovely. I would love to have the pattern. Of course I don't look good with a belt, but I would wear it anyway. LOL
Posted by: Ellen Coale | June 20, 2008 at 06:01 PM
The cardigan is beautiful. I want to make one for my daughter and Mother (maybe for Christmas) Would this also make up in cotton for cool summer nights? Your work is beautiful.
Posted by: Gail McWithey | June 30, 2008 at 02:58 PM
It's ready!!! Get this pattern at: http://www.sweaterbabe.com/knitting-patterns/peplum-waist-topdown-cardigan.htm.
I tried to include a wide range of sizing, so that's mainly why it took a bit to get the pattern ready for sale. Thanks for waiting!
And YES, it is actually knit in a great organically grown cotton from Blue Sky Alpacas, making it perfect for summer or early fall.
Enjoy!
Posted by: Katherine aka SweaterBabe | June 30, 2008 at 08:21 PM