This morning it's pretty cool out, so I decided to wear Lion Neck on our road trip today. Here it is:
Pattern: Lion Neck Cardigan from Wendy Bernard's Custom Knits, a book I love and highly recommend
Size: second smallest
Mods: none except sleeve length; I knew the body would be long on me but I kind of wanted that sweater coat effect. I intended the sleeves to be wrist length but with wear, they sort of shrink up to be 3/4 length, which is actually fine too.
Yarn: RYC Soft Tweed in "Bramble"
Needles: Size 10.5 Clover Bamboo
I really love it - it's warm and cozy without being TOO warm and cozy because the yarn is somewhat more "lofty" than other yarns at this weight. It's really not bulky either despite the 3 stitches to the inch gauge. I was shivering when I woke up this morning as we had the windows open about an inch or so last night and I reached for this while I was packing stuff and warmed right up!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Very cute! I am SO making this! LOL
Posted by: adrienne | May 29, 2009 at 09:33 AM
Pretty! I love the color. :)
Posted by: Katinka | May 29, 2009 at 09:54 AM
that looks really good on you. the color is great. Now where is my D50's remote? Where is my Wendy Bernard book BTW? lol
Posted by: paula | May 29, 2009 at 10:43 AM
I love how the front hangs!
Posted by: Roslyn Hazen | May 29, 2009 at 10:59 AM
It looks great! Love the sweater-coat thing going on.
Posted by: Carol | May 29, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Looks great! I wouldn't have really considered it until I saw yours. Have a great trip!
Posted by: Amanda | May 29, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Your sweater is gorgeous on you. The color and fit is perfect. :)
Posted by: 2BKnitting | May 29, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Looks great on your Robin!
Posted by: Robyn | May 29, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Oh, wow! That looks great! I love the color, and the fit looks perfect. Great job!
Posted by: Kristina | May 29, 2009 at 04:47 PM
What a gorgeous sweater! I have been following your blog for a while and I am always impressed with the speed in which you produce sweaters. This one is just lovely. I may have to add it to my queue.
Posted by: Allie | May 29, 2009 at 05:54 PM
Luv it!!! And it looks so much better on you! ;o)
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | May 29, 2009 at 06:04 PM
OH That is so stinkin' cute on you!!!! I love it!!!!!
Posted by: Michelle | May 29, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Great style! I think that angled front is so pretty and flattering.
Posted by: Kat | May 30, 2009 at 07:14 AM
Love it!!
Posted by: Zonda | May 30, 2009 at 05:50 PM
Great Sweater!
Posted by: Silvia | May 30, 2009 at 09:14 PM
I love this top! Yours is even prettier than the one in the book =)
Posted by: sarah a | June 01, 2009 at 11:11 AM
I LOVE IT! I have a sweater knit out of that yarn in the exact same color and I am soooo tempted to rip it out and knit this - especially after seeing yours! Fantastic job and I love the fit.
Posted by: Lara | June 04, 2009 at 04:53 PM