Cap Sleeve Cardi (WIP)

This has been OTN for quite a while, and now the time’s come to finish it. Knitted in worsted weight on size 8 needles. This would also look great over a short or long sleeved top. Closeup of the cable pattern below, and here’s the link , from Prima.

Vintage Bulky Sweater-Jacket

Columbia Minerva book 736, probably 1960’s. Click on image, then click the little + icon to enlarge.

Holiday Knits: Stardust Knit Cardigan

Perfect for all those holiday parties! Size 7 (US) needles, DK weight yarn.

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Linda’s favorite top down raglan cardigan pattern

I’ve made several of these this year, fine tuning as I’ve gone along. I love this pattern. It can be knitted plain or jazzed up with cables or with other colors. It’s easy to size, just by knitting increases along the raglan edge to the underarm, until the length from shoulder to underarm is correct. [...]

Allegra Jacket

The Caron website has some pretty patterns, free of charge, using their new Naturally yarns, made from microfiber and bamboo. I made an afghan with it, and was very pleased, with color, texture, and drapiness.  I like this jacket a lot, and might give it a try pretty soon.
This pattern requires:
Yarn – 15 (17, 19, [...]

Lacy Fans Crochet Cardigan

I own one lacy crocheted sweater that I wore a lot this summer, and am thinking I’d like another. This pattern is a definite possibility (oxymoron alert).
pattern here
Mark in Ma.gnolia
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Shaped buttonless short sleeve cardigan

beautifully intricate shaped sweater, not for beginners.From Berocco.
http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/wanda/wanda.pdf

Autumn Rose Cardigan

Roll over link to see photo, which is copyrighted. This pattern is appealing because, not only is it pretty, but it uses a slightly heavier weight yarn (sport weight) than No.10 crochet thread, which so many lacy sweaters call for.  It’s a bit long for my preferences, so when I make it, I’m going to [...]

Fresh Picked Color Cardigan

My daughter in law Meg is a beautiful, tiny little ball of energy, the best DIL any mom could wish for. She and Chris had their first child, Corina (the best and most adorable baby any new gramma could wish for) , last year, and I made a tiny eyelet hoodie for the baby. Meg [...]

Simple Elegance Cardigan: Linda’s version

Found this free pattern at Creative Knitting Magazine online (link below.)
I used Lion Brand Cotton Ease Yarn, 4 skeins, and size 10 and 10 1/2 circular needles. When I started it 2 weeks ago, the weather was cold and rainy. Suddenly, it’s summer, so I haven’t had a chance to wear my new sweater yet.

Found [...]