I actually finished this the day before Thanksgiving and wore it that day, but didn't get pictures. Here it is today - I wore it to work.
Pattern: Mondo Cable Cardi by Bonne Marie Burns (chicknits.com)
Yarn: 3 skeins of Dream in Color Classy, in "Shiny Moss"
Size: 34, but see mods
Mods: no armhole stitches were cast on after separating the sleeves. To give it the look shown in the original pattern pic, about 2" of sleeve stitches were supposed to be cast on under each arm. I knew that more "closed up" or swingy looking cardigans don't work great on me, so I decided to just eliminate those cast on stitches and have a more open look. The finished bust measurement on mine is about 30". I also did the 1" collar option (there are options for 1", 2" and 4" - the latter is the version shown in the pattern pic) and decided not to do the two buttons at the neck.
Verdict: This pattern was very quick and easy to knit! I liked the subtle variegation of the Dream in Color Classy yarn but was not crazy about the fact that there was a knot (sometimes two knots) in each skein. The yarn wasn't super soft to knit with but it got softer and drapier once I washed it. I would use it again.
I love it! How many skeins did it take you? I love the look of that yarn, but am debating the cost.
Posted by: Susan - Knitters Delight | December 02, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Cute! My daughter has requested that I knit this sweater for her, and I'm thinking about using the Dream in Color again. I used it for my Feb Lady Sweater and like the way that one turned out :-) I don't remember knots in the yarn, and I like the 'springy' feel and especially the overall dyed look.
Posted by: Patty | December 02, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Looks great, love the colour too
Posted by: elan | December 02, 2009 at 11:51 AM
What a great sweater! I'm so impressed by how quickly and nicely your knitting projects turn out!
Posted by: Kristine | December 02, 2009 at 01:34 PM
It's beautiful Robin!
Posted by: Adrienne | December 02, 2009 at 01:40 PM
That turned out great! I like your version better than the buttoned-at-the-neck version shown on the model.
Posted by: bettyc | December 02, 2009 at 02:59 PM
OH so pretty! Love the green color! I have some DIC for just this cardi myself...makes me want to start mine right now!!
Posted by: Michelle | December 02, 2009 at 04:28 PM
That's a really nice colour on you! The patterns nice too! Excellent result. And stuff
Posted by: Carol | December 02, 2009 at 06:04 PM
I really like that color! It looks great, and I'm glad to see your review of the pattern - I bought it, but I've been procrastinating picking a yarn!
Posted by: Jessica | December 02, 2009 at 06:23 PM
green is my favorite color so i really like this. great job
Posted by: marLou | December 02, 2009 at 06:35 PM
Great color for you! I love the more fitted look of it and the collar as well :)
Posted by: Zonda | December 02, 2009 at 06:45 PM
This turned out great! I love the mods that you made ~ well done!
Posted by: Annie | December 03, 2009 at 05:10 AM
Oh, I thought I didn't care for this pattern but without that giant throat strangling collar I love it. What a great color for you, it looks fabulous!
Posted by: Julie | December 03, 2009 at 06:37 AM
It looks fantastic! It really helps that you know your body so well and how to adjust a pattern to really fit the way you want.
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | December 03, 2009 at 06:43 AM
Looks great! I love the color of the yarn! I read a comment on ravelry that Dream in Color wasn't soft to knit with so I'm glad to hear that it softens up--particularly since I just bought 6 skeins of the chunky yarn!
Posted by: kozykitty | December 03, 2009 at 09:40 AM
What a great sweater! I love the subtle variation of color. The yarn I'm using for the Mr. Greenjeans is pooling a wee bit, and I'm trying not to get frustrated. I was hoping it would look more like your cardigan here.
Posted by: Debby | December 03, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Super cute! I love your mods and the color you choose. I started this sweater but didn't like the yarn I was using. Yours turned out great!
Posted by: Lara | December 07, 2009 at 12:41 PM
This is very, very beautiful - the colour suits you perfectly!
Posted by: Steph | December 07, 2009 at 01:52 PM
I've been behind in my blog reading, and I knew when I visited yours that you'd have five FOs.
That sweater is very nice, and the color is flattering. I think the mods you did work really well.
Posted by: marjorie | December 10, 2009 at 04:27 PM
I have almost finished this sweater but the directions seem to be missing a portion for the neckline. I have picked up the 156 stitches but don't understand the rest of the pattern. I do want to make the color as pictures in the pattern with the buttoms. Can anyone help me - I have written to Chic Knits but get no response. saraellen412@comcast.net
Posted by: saraellen mcclellan | January 21, 2010 at 12:48 PM