I'm sure you've all been wondering where I've been (well, maybe not...); I almost completely finished the cardi on the 13th or 14th. Sorry for the zillions of pix coming; this could have been the fastest sweater knitting I've ever done --- just could not stop! It took just about a month; life got in the way for a few days before I got to the business of completely finishing.
But first, a fridge pic, per Wendy's tag.
Okay - now where was I? oh yes...
once I finished the collar, after the sleeves, I was on to the button bands,
but first had to trim the steeks and sew in all the ends, of which there weren't that many:
then I basted the front closed before its bath:
then the bath and the aftermath:
which is what I had been concerned with before dunking - the red dye was crocking!!
at last:
and Kiki then wanted to help me decide on the buttons, which I had shopped for here
and here:
it's a tough decision:
what do you think? do you agree with Kiki?
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!
Posted by: Shirani | April 30, 2007 at 08:39 PM
Nice sweater blocker and of course the sweater is remarkable.
Posted by: bettym | April 30, 2007 at 08:00 PM
It looks fabulous - can't wait to see it on you. And I'm with Kiki on the buttons.
Posted by: eve | April 20, 2007 at 06:49 AM
What a beauty! Thanks for showing us all the steps. I like the rectangular taffy colored button. Which one did Kiki (another beauty!) like?
Posted by: Mary | April 19, 2007 at 08:47 PM
Congratulations Margaret! It's a terrific sweater. My preference is for the opaque square button - But I can justify using any of the four you've chosen. Which one are you leaning toward?
Posted by: Pam | April 19, 2007 at 04:40 PM