The Not-So-Shrunken Cardigan
Although I have trouble with things that are too tight like my mom Marilyn did, I hereby vow never to cut the elastic on my underwear.
Thing is, I'm notorious for buying things a size too big. And when I do that, the old frump factor kicks in and there I am, half glam-half gram.
Have you seen all those cute little sweaters that are on the market right now? I had to have one! But the idea of a too-tight sweater sent my teeth on edge.
So here it is, Marilyn's Not-So-Shrunken Cardigan, the antidote to frump and the kick-in-the pants most wardrobes need.
This thing is cool because it has that semi-shrunken look, but it won't cut your circulation or make you sweat. Plus, the pattern is flexible and points out areas you can customize it so it fits you and fits your lifestyle, too. It's knit from the top down, all in one piece.
For bust sizes: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44)
Materials: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Tweed, Color 02 (40% Silk, 30% cotton, 20% Merino Extra Fine, 10% Viscose; 50 gm=131 yds) 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 9) hanks
Needles: US Size 6, US Size 3
Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows to 4 inches
Click on the button below to buy a copy. It will be sent to you in a zipped PDF file via email.
$5.00.
Congrats Wendy! good to see the maths didn't send you crazy :) keep them coming, you're doing a great job.
Posted by: Taryn | September 12, 2005 at 04:05 PM
Thanks Taryn! One of my lovely blogging friends helped me out...(well actually a lot of people helped me!)
Posted by: wendy | September 12, 2005 at 04:08 PM
hi wendy,
you are very talented! is there any way to get a front view of girlfriends swing coat sweater? it's adorable. thanks!
Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Stephens | September 12, 2005 at 05:22 PM
Buyin' it!
Posted by: Jeanie | September 12, 2005 at 05:51 PM
I'm so excited, Ill buy the pattern as soon as I find some yarn. But why is there no size 42"?
Posted by: yahaira | September 12, 2005 at 05:56 PM
I just bought it! Thanks Wendy. I can't wait to start.
Posted by: Kirsten | September 12, 2005 at 06:06 PM
There is a 42! Just a typo on my part!
Posted by: wendy | September 12, 2005 at 06:20 PM
It looks gorgeous Wendy! How would you rate it on a knitting-know-how scale? Advanced beginner? (I'm hoping here!)
Posted by: Lesli | September 12, 2005 at 06:25 PM
I would say this is intermediate beginner only...very easy.
Posted by: wendy | September 12, 2005 at 06:32 PM
yippy!!! buying it now. i have the yarn ready to go. i bought the silky tweed (120ml) so got a few extra skeins because there's not quite as much yardage as the wool (175ml) can't wait to start, but not as speedy of a knitter as you!!! thanks for all your hard work.
Posted by: laurie | September 12, 2005 at 06:47 PM
The sweater looks great--I love it!
Posted by: --Deb | September 12, 2005 at 06:50 PM
you'll be re-naming your blog "knit & tonic designs" soon! wtg!
Posted by: Michelle | September 12, 2005 at 08:03 PM
how do you think it would hold up using SWTC bamboo?
I have the perfect colour for it!
Thanks for the pattern! I can't wait until tonight when I get home from work!
Posted by: Laurence | September 13, 2005 at 05:21 AM
Just got my pattern. Can't wait to read through it and pick out a yarn. Excellent!
Posted by: KT | September 13, 2005 at 06:15 AM
Can you tell me a bit more about the pattern. I mean, I'm in love with it but is there a lot of picking up stitches? What level knitter would you recommend knit this? Okay, so it's out. I'm a wimp with patterns. I need things like "beginner", "advanced beginner", "easy", "intermediate". YOu get the picture. Thanks!
Posted by: Beverly | September 13, 2005 at 08:28 AM
This pattern would be intermediate beginner to advanced beginner. One needs to know how to knit in the round and be able to pick up stitches for the button band and around the neck.
Posted by: wendy | September 13, 2005 at 08:40 AM
I bought it and look forward to starting a new project. I like this pattern alot! Thanks for sharing with me.
Posted by: Stephanie | September 13, 2005 at 09:18 AM
Great patterns! I would love to buy both of them- is there any other way that I could pay you for them? I don't do PayPal (they really screwed me over a few months ago)
Girlfriend is so CUTE!
Posted by: Cynthia | September 13, 2005 at 09:21 AM
Love the cardigan!! I just bought it and you should know that I never buy patterns (ask Miz Booshay, she can verify this!) But this one I can't pass up. Now, if I can just get my printer working...
Posted by: Lynn in WI | September 13, 2005 at 10:51 AM
Just bought it, thanks Wendy! Now I need to decide what color to knit it in.
Posted by: yahaira | September 13, 2005 at 11:39 AM
ooh very exciting. perhaps this will be a great christmas present for my mother, shes a petite but busty gal so shes not into super tight things.. yay. I'm going to order this soon :)
Posted by: uglyagnes | September 13, 2005 at 12:29 PM
OK! I've just purchased & downloaded my copy. Thank you so much for writing in that extended size range-- I really empathize with your math phobias on that issue! I'm sure I'm not the only one that will appreciate the time you took to work out the calculations for the other sizes! And by the way, the pattern looks great, too-- nicely laid out and very professional (like I'd know, but hey.) I also love the addition of the story about your mom & her loathing for garments that pinch in all the wrong places. ;)
Posted by: Kathy B. | September 13, 2005 at 01:15 PM
Congrats Wendy on another great design!
Posted by: Wanda | September 13, 2005 at 01:22 PM
Yey Wendy- You Rock!!
Posted by: Julia | September 13, 2005 at 02:15 PM
What a great design! I can't wait to knit it. I think I may do a really fun off the wall color combination...hmmm? I'll have to think more on that. Congrats wendy!
Posted by: Rachel | September 13, 2005 at 04:57 PM