Oh Hetty cardigan pattern by Andi Satterlund. What a tumultuous relationship we have. I have successfully made this cardi twice. I have cast on many more and had to rip them due to unsolvable mistakes. The lace pattern was tricky. Well, not the lace, but more just the way the pattern is written. "Continue stitch pattern A while doing complex shaping and row counting...". That's why I prefer vintage patterns. They support and nurture you through the whole knit. The first version can be found here. I needed so much help from my wonderful mum. She did a lot of unpicking and pattern interpretation for me. This cardi owes its existence to her. I hope it is suitably appreciative. A few instagram friends had warned that the lace was tough on the sleeves due to the ever changing stitch count. I decided to knit them in stockinette and place one lace repeat at the ribbing. I super like it. Means I can actually wear a lace cardi in winter/autumn and not feel too cold! Made with Cascade 220 Yarn in Red Wine Heather. My second Hetty was done without the help of mum. I had waited a while, knitted some other lace projects, learned how to tink lace properly and was feeling more confident. I made a couple of mistakes (you might notice the row of twisted stitches), but I think it's fine. On this version, I managed the proper lace sleeves! WIN! But it was a real headache. I had serious issues with it, dropped stitches and it was a mess. I gave up and threw it aside. It sat unloved and in trouble on the couch for weeks. It sat there, mocking me. Turns out, I needed the needles for a different project, so I had to make it work. Le sigh. I pushed through, got to the end and BAM! All done. The buttons are a dark brown/maroon wood with an outside rings that match the golden colour perfectly. In the end was the headache worth it? Yes. Yes it was. This one was made with Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, Worsted Weight in Golden Heather. I do love this pattern, but not sure I have the patience to make another one.... Might look for a vintage cardi that is similar in the future.
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Taylah
31/8/2016 01:49:13 pm
Looking gorgeous M, what lovely colours! I took have a love-hate relationship with vintage designs - but you have conquered!!! <3
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ShowgirlBoring
31/8/2016 04:47:33 pm
Thanks very much! :) Knitting vintage is my happy place. Mmmm.
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