A milestone
Sesame is done! Sesame is done!
Pattern: Sesame Cardigan by Melissa Wherle, published in MagKnits.
Yarn: 10 balls of Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed in Spring, plus smaller amounts of the same yarn in Beach (cream) and Tartan (dark green).
Needles: 5mm (US 8).
Modifications: Apart from adjusting for my gauge, I added a bit of fair-isle instead of stripes. I made the body and the arms a bit shorter, although the arms still turned out a bit too long.
Started March – May 2006.
Phew that took a long time didn't it. It feels like a milestone, finishing this cardi. First adult-sized garment, for me. I love this cardigan, it's soft and warm and cosy. I think I will wear it a lot, especially now that Sydney is starting to get that winter weather going.
I learnt a lot of new things during the making of this cardi, such as short-row shoulder shaping, setting in sleeves, and the big one — tubular bind-off. I'm sure that will be useful again.
Now that Sesame is done, I've been itching to start something new. Been fussing over what to knit next. I'm thinking of making another cardi or pullover, either for me or Annette, but haven't decided on a pattern yet.
In the mean time, I have started on this:
It's Shedir from Knitty, but I'm using Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran from stash, instead of the Rowan Calmer. I've decided to make this after being inspired by Jo and Belinda. :) This yarn is thicker, so I'm dropping two of the repeats per row, and fewer repeats of the main cable pattern. Pretty much like the mods that Jo did to make her baby shedir. I've tried it on, mid-progress, and so far it fits me quite well. :)
Seasame looks beautiful on you and very beautifully stitched I must say. Congrats on a job well done!!
I've stuffed up my shedir somewhere, I think it was the first decrease row. Anyway, I threw it aside a few weeks ago in frustration. After seeing yours I must pick it up again especially since I was knitting for a reason….
Wow! Sesame looks fantastic! Congratulations on finishing it!!
Beautiful! I love the fair isle you added, it completely changes the look of this cardigan. :-)
Sesame looks wonderful! I just love your interpretation of the sweater. It's always so interesting to see how others take my designs and make changes to suit their taste.
Also congratulations on this being your first adult sized sweater. You really did a a very nice job!
The cardigan is absolutely beautiful. Very nice!
wow!! sesame cardigan is lovely!! i still havent dare to venture into knitting a garment for myself yet :P
YOu are so beautiful in that cardi! Great job!
That cardigan is lovely.
Your Sesame is just gorgeous. The perfect "everything" sweater!
Well done! I've recently started my own Sesame in purple and green stripes. I'm most of the way through the back. You've inspired me to get on with it!
Hi,
AWESOME sweater! I hope some day I can knit like that *grin*
And I loved your idea for using the tiny hair clips to hold seams together. GREAT thinking! I have a ton of those left from when my dog was a puppy (yes, we girlied him up)… but I hate pinning seams so when I saw your idea of the clips.. I knew it was a keeper!!
Thanks!
What a lovely cardigan. I love the jacquard "frise" around the waist. And it looks great on you, too!
Your sesame cardigan looks very warm and gorgeous. You are such a great knitter. I think I will have to print out the pattern for Shedir too after seeing your progress.
I am so happy to find this! I am planning to make this cardigan soon, and your version is an inspiration!
I am adding you to my Bloglines ;)