Knitting Patterns Blog from SweaterBabe.com

Kathy's Lush and Lacy Cardigan

Here's another version of the really popular #70 Lush and Lace Cardigan, which I published in 2007!  It's been a consistent bestseller ever since.

"Dear SweaterBabe, I'd been searching for months for a lightweight but lovely sweater when I came across SweaterBabe.com.

I fell in love with this design [#70 Lush and Lacy Cardigan], and for the first time ordered an online item.

I loved the pattern the moment I saw it. The directions were easy to follow and interesting enough to keep me hooked. I lengthened it a bit to fit me and added one more set of buttons.

I've received many compliments on the finished project, and I can't wait to start another." -- Kathy F., Coldstream, BC.

Kathy used Bernat Satin in a color called Silk.

Thanks, Kathy for sharing your finished project!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Berry Nice Cardigan!

Here's another Lush and Lacy Cardigan to inspire!  The rich berry color makes for a really striking cardigan!

"Good morning from a warm and sunny South Africa... I bought the lush and lacy cardigan pattern from your website and since my mother in law, Betsie, is a much more experience knitter I convinced her to knit it for me as a birthday gift!

As we live in South Africa we had to guess at the type of wool as our brands differ from yours.

We settled on this wool - it is thicker than a double knitting wool and my mother in law adjusted the pattern a little bit by leaving off the pockets and we decided to make loops for the buttons.

I absolutely love the cardigan and wear it winter (as you see here with a polo neck underneath!), autumn, spring and every other opportunity I get!" -- Christina H. from Johannesburg, South Africa.

The yarn used was Stylecraft Life Chunky in Cranberry 2319.

Love your color choice!  That would brighten up any day, regardless of the weather!  Thanks, Christina and thank you to your MIL, Betsie, for such a lovely job knitting it!

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Tanja's Lush and Lacy Cardigan

Here's another version of the ever-popular #70 Lush and Lacy Cardigan, from an accomplished knitter in Sweden!

Tanja L., from Stockholm, Sweden, knit her Lush and Lacy Cardigan in Marks & Kattens Eco Wool in color 1979, offwhite.

Here are her comments and great mods:
"I love the design. The pattern was very well written and easy to follow.

I made some changes to the front part and excluded the pockets, I wanted the front to match the stunning detail of the back and I had no problems adjusting the pattern.

I made the Lush and Lacy Cardigan with a small change in the front part.

I got so many nice comments wearing it to a yarnfair late this autumn and I felt great wearing it. I used Marks & Kattens Eco wool and it really turned out just as I hoped for.

Thanks for really nice design and I will order some more patterns shortly. I have a few waiting as well but I can´t help myself...

I forgot to mention that I made the change with the buttons as well (easy to see of course) I actually found in my stash some very old, very simply handmade buttons from around the 1940-50 th´s. My grandmother in law (if you say that in english) had them and when she passed away and I got them from my mother in law. They fit perfect to this style and I couldn´t be more pleased. "

Thanks, Tarja!  Nicely done!!

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Chloe's Lush & Lacy Cardigan

Chloe M. of Goleta, CA knit her gorgeous version of the #70 Lush and Lacy Cardigan using a little more than 5 skeins of Elsebeth Lavold Classic Al in Ecru.

Here's what she has to say about the pattern: "I loved this pattern; it was clearly written and had enough going on to keep my interest. Plus I learned how to make pockets!"

Thanks, Chloe, for the great photos!  The cardigan fits you well and the yarn you chose showcases the stitch and seaming details nicely, IMHO!

 

Finished Lush & Lacy Cardigan Photos

Another lovely finished Lush & Lacy Cardigan from a knitter in Canada:

"Dear Katherine,

Thanks so much for the beautiful Lush & Lacy pattern! I'm attaching pics of my finished piece to show you. It was a great pattern, easy knit, and turned out more than wearable. I'm looking forward to future pattern releases from you so I can knit, knit, knit!"

-- Christina knitsabeautifullife.com

Looks great!  A sweet color choice.

Customer’s Finished Project - the Lush and Lacy Cardigan

Dear Katherine,Attached are some photos of myself wearing the sweater knitted from your pattern, which I loved doing!

It was great fun, in part because your instructions were extremely detailed & clear all the way. I knitted it in Merinos Otto "Shadow", an extrafine merino.

Oddly, I needed only about 800 yards, although I got the gauge you suggested. Also - I ended up modifying the neckline in a couple of ways; it felt too loose & floppy knitted in the same needle size as the body of the sweater, & the decreases at the front looked too angled.......so I did it over in 2 needle sizes down, twice as many rows, with decreases on alternate rows rather than on every row. It came out fitting perfectly.

I would note that I have felt like a walking advertisement for your website. I have had at least half a dozen women ask me how to get this pattern; I also had one offer to buy my sweater on the spot (the answer was no, but thanks.....).

I look forward to knitting more of your designs.

Pamela Yu
knitter in Austin, TX

My Latest Knitting Project - A LUSH and Lacy Cardigan!

I just finished my latest knitting project, a cute cardigan knit in Classic Elite Lush yarn.  It's amazing what you can get done when your web access is down for a week (ahem!).

If you have ever used Lush yarn, you know how soft and luxurious it really is.  It's a great camel/chocolate brown color too.

This cardigan has LOTS of cool details, like the slightly belled, elbow-length sleeves, the lace panels that emerge from the great front pockets, and a little fit and flare back waist accent (wait until you see the picture of this!).

I finally visited my favorite button store, aptly named The Button Store, to pick buttons for this cardigan. It's here in Los Angeles on 3rd street and has the most amazing buttons.  The lady that works there is very lovely and I always end up with her first suggestion.  The ones I chose for this cardigan are gorgeous glass antique buttons.  They really add to the cardigan, don't you think??  The Button Store will be reproducing these buttons so they will be available for all very soon.

Look for this pattern to be published soon on SweaterBabe.com.  I'll try to get this one out fast!  (The sales manager at BCBG loved it when I wore it our last night.)

OK - here's a photo of the back with the ruffled peplum!  I've been wanting to make a sweater with this detailing for so long!