Something Red
If someone asked me if I wanted something red about a month ago, I'd say, "yes, I'll have the Merlot."
But now that I have finished this cardigan, Something Red has a new, entirely different meaning.
So does the whole "cardigan" thing.
Normally, I wouldn't grab a cardigan, unless, of course, it is in a fine gauge yarn that could be tied around the neck to add some sass, (or is a bit shrunken). You know, something you could wear with a matching little shell. Or with an Audrey Hepburn face and hair and pants and shoes and, well, you know.
But the Something Red. This cardigan has short row shaping up and around the neck so it curves ever so slightly. And the ribbing at the waist flares "just so." Instructions for longer sleeves are included.
I knit this up in the Blue Sky Alpacas Cotton, but a wool blend, or a cotton blend in a same gauge yarn would work well, too. And if red isn't your color. Try blue. Or try green. Or try...
Pattern Details
For Bust Sizes:
32(34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44) inches
Approximate Finished Bust Size:
33(35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45) inches
Gauge: 18 stitches and 22 rows to 4 inches
Materials (as shown):
Blue Sky Alpacas, Blue Sky Cotton (Color 619; 100 grams=150 yds), 5(6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) hanks
US Size 7 (4.5mm) Circular Needle, at least 29 inches long
US Size 7 Double Point Needles, or add'l circ. to knit in the round if that is your method of choice
Difficulty:
Adventurous beginner (because of the short row shaping) or Intermediate
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It's so cute, Wendy. Perfect for Spring....maybe my next project??!! I love the knitted skirt too - I think it'd look great in a tartan stitch.
Posted by: kat | February 14, 2006 at 06:30 PM
So cute! Perfect for the warm weather we have plenty of in SoCal.
Posted by: Alexa | February 14, 2006 at 06:47 PM
Aw heck, it's stunning. And to beat the horse - YEAH TGB!!! (In my fantasy life I grow up to design and be a member of The Team.) Question, did you include info to make long sleeves, the way you did for your Essential Stripe? (Did I imagine that you said you might? Probably.)
Posted by: Shelagh | February 14, 2006 at 06:49 PM
Wow! I love it! I just lose steam to quickly on garments. I wish I could love making them. It's purty though!
Posted by: Scout | February 14, 2006 at 06:52 PM
You know, Shelagh, I didn't include long sleeves. I just didn't think it would still have that "jaunty" look. BUT...if people ask for it, I will update the pattern and make the instructions available...
Posted by: Wendy | February 14, 2006 at 06:59 PM
Oh, yes, jaunty look might be lost with long sleeves. I think you're right about that. Of course you are. Thanks for your quick response, AND for visiting my blog to answer my question directly :).
Posted by: Shelagh | February 14, 2006 at 07:09 PM
Cute. Cute. Cute!
And how did I miss that chair, I love it, new?
Posted by: ariane | February 14, 2006 at 07:10 PM
Love it Wendy! As usual, a super spectacular pattern. Pretty!
Posted by: heather | February 14, 2006 at 07:10 PM
Buying it now! Thanks Wendy!
Posted by: Jeanie | February 14, 2006 at 07:31 PM
Got it! Love it! Hope it will look good on a 45 in. set of twins!
Posted by: Mary-Kay | February 14, 2006 at 07:37 PM
Just bought the pattern! I love it and I've been wanting to knit something I could wear in a business casual environment and still look a little hip. You are awesome...keep the designs coming. I'm off to kpixie to check out the colors of BSky cotton. Thanks again.
Posted by: michele | February 14, 2006 at 07:45 PM
Wendy!!!!!!!! I love this pattern! This is my favorite
K&T pattern by far - what a success!
Oh and congrats on joining Garter Belt! What fun news to share.
Posted by: Rachel | February 14, 2006 at 08:02 PM
Wendy, you did it again! I am off spending more money...good thing I promised to be on a yarn diet not pattern diet! Love it, love it, love it!
Posted by: Isela | February 14, 2006 at 08:43 PM
GASP so cute, Wendy!! It turned out awesome. Oh, and you look really cute in the second picture!
Posted by: Kaity | February 14, 2006 at 08:49 PM
Ooh la la, c'est trop chic. Viva quelque chose en rose! (Okay, the literal translation would be en rouge, but it rhymes this way, n'est-ce pas?)
Posted by: Lizbon | February 14, 2006 at 08:52 PM
absolutely adorable Wendy! Whipping out the credit card now...
Posted by: erica b. | February 14, 2006 at 09:15 PM
Lizbon, Si! (well, in these parts, "si,') I guess I could also say "OUI"!
Posted by: Wendy | February 14, 2006 at 09:25 PM
The red cardi looks fab!
Posted by: Emy | February 14, 2006 at 09:39 PM
Rock on, I love the subtlety of the collar.
Posted by: spaazlicious | February 14, 2006 at 09:55 PM
Darrrrling! I love that you knit it in BSA cotton, I'm totally loving that yarn right now, it's nummy! This is yet another good one, you're on fire. BTW, I finished my swing coat tonight, I'll be posting photos tomorrow, it came out great and I didn't mess it up, YAY! Thanks a ton for your help and encouragement.
Posted by: sarah | February 14, 2006 at 11:15 PM
Wendy! I've got to knit this and in Tomato too. I would like mine with long-sleeves or maybe 3/4 sleeves with long ribbing but guess what, kpxie has only 5 skeins of Tomato left, just enough for the short-sleeve for the smallest size but I ordered that anyway.
Posted by: Siow Chin | February 14, 2006 at 11:43 PM
Looks like another winner, Wendy! Congrats!
And about that skirt from the previous post - a friend test-knits for that company... She said she wouldn't recommend making it. Just FYI.
Posted by: June | February 15, 2006 at 03:54 AM
Love it! So perfect for spring.
Posted by: Kathy | February 15, 2006 at 05:44 AM
Cute, cute, cute! I love the shape - your designs always rock, Wendy!
Posted by: Carrie | February 15, 2006 at 05:53 AM
I would love to have different sleeve lengths too! I have already purchased the pattern. Would you send out a revision? Thanks Wendy. I'm lovin' something red!
Posted by: michelle | February 15, 2006 at 06:17 AM