Coraline

For those wondering about the drapey stuff that I wrote about (ah, such a long time ago!) you'll be glad to know that both had become FOs. The first one is Coraline cardigan for my mum, which I finished sometime in July, and sent to her in August just before her birthday.

Mum and I are about the same size, so I'm modeling it here just before I sent it to her.

Coraline cardi for mum

It's a beautiful pattern, and a joy to knit. Even the stocking stitch sections are strangely soothing — probably just what I needed — and the lovely little details make it even better.

coraline-back

The smocking pattern around the yoke was new to me. It's very interesting, though. It does require you to pay attention, but it rewards you with that 'ahh so that's how it's done' feeling.

Smocked yoke

The button loops were added after all the knitting was finished, using sewn button loops technique, which was new to me as well (tutorial here). I really like how it looks, and will be using this technique again in the future I think.

Sleeve

The only modification that I did was on the sleeves. I usually like my sleeves full length, but my mum likes 3/4 lengths, so I've shortened the sleeves here. It's not bad, I have to say. I might even try making 3/4 length cardis for me in the future.

Coraline cardi for mum

The yarn, Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton, is great, and I've mentioned how much I love this yarn (drapey!). It really makes a nice fabric for garments, and shows stitch definitions so well, which is great for this pattern.

So, a great knit overall!

Pattern: Coraline by Ysolda Teague
Yarn: Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8ply in 'Latte', 2 balls
Needles: 3mm and 3.5mm

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16 Responses to “Coraline”

  1. Rose Red October 15th, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    Oh, it's lovely! Looks fantastic, and I really like the 3/4 sleeves (I do love a 3/4 sleeve – very good for our climate I think). And in cotton – what a splendid idea!

  2. sandra October 15th, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    WOW, an amazing!You did great knitting with this one! Fits perfectly!

  3. bells October 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    I love it! I really love it. Am knitting with bendigo cotton right now and it's so great to see how nice it is knitted up! Well done.

  4. sue October 15th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Coraline looks gorgeous and the Bendi cotton did knit up beautifully. I love the smocking effect too and the button loops. Your mum will love it too.

  5. Karisma October 16th, 2009 at 12:57 am

    Looks lovely.

  6. Kristen October 16th, 2009 at 5:25 am

    Looks beautiful, I really like the 3/4 sleeves

  7. Salihan October 16th, 2009 at 9:01 am

    It fits you so beautifully. I love it!

  8. Donna October 16th, 2009 at 9:24 am

    You always do such a beautiful job, Claudine, and this is no different!

  9. k n i t t i e s October 16th, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    It looks absolutely beautiful and I'm sure your mom loved it :-)

  10. Ailsa October 18th, 2009 at 6:53 pm

    Beautiful work, as usual. Photography and knitting are always a joy to look at here. Congratulations!

  11. Ann October 19th, 2009 at 10:11 am

    Coraline looks gorgeous. I also like knitting with Bendigo cotton.

  12. kms October 20th, 2009 at 6:39 am

    oh that really is stunningly beautiful. such a lovely colour for that pattern. it looks fantastic, and i loooove the sleeves! well done!

  13. margaux October 21st, 2009 at 4:05 am

    gorgeous! you did a lovely job! :-)

  14. Oiyi October 30th, 2009 at 11:34 am

    What a beautiful gift! Your Coraline is perfect.

  15. Shireen November 1st, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    Gorgeous cardigan! So perfectly drapey.

  16. Ailsa January 18th, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I'm missing your blog! Please come back soon :-(

    Ailsa

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