Monday, 19 September 2011

Knitty update

So, I've designated September as my "make do and mend" month and am busily fixing all my damaged vintage and finishing off the many knitting projects I have stacked up and those which need to be sewn together.

Here is my latest cardigan, it is just the warmest thing!



It isn't wonky, I promise, but sadly my old mannequin is on her last legs and is held together with gaffer tape and string, bless her.

I knit this in a lovely pistachio green DK yarn and it was just a dream to make up as it is knit in one piece so had a minimal amount of the dreaded stitching up to do. 

I bought the pattern from one of my favourite sites, The Vintage Knitting Lady.








She has a great collection of patterns, the best I've found anywhere and her customer service is incredible.

This baby is going to look amazing with tweed pencil skirts throughout the colder months. 
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11 comments:

  1. Jennie19 September 2011 at 19:46

    I like the cardi :) I have to stay away from that site, I really don't need anymore patterns!

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  2. Tasha19 September 2011 at 19:57

    LOVE it! A great wardrobe staple for sure! My fingers are fast working on some vintage knits for fall, too.

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  3. LandGirl198019 September 2011 at 20:02

    Tres bon!

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  4. Anonymous19 September 2011 at 20:20

    That's lovely! I love the colour too1 X

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  5. Kate19 September 2011 at 21:50

    It's lovely! I can't wait to see you tackle some of those Vogue knitting patterns, as I will never get round to them judging by the state of my knitting pile! x

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  6. Lisa19 September 2011 at 21:54

    I have a similar issue! I love the patterns though, thank you angel. Next on the list is a very chunky cable pattern swing coat in dove grey. Hellz yeah!

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  7. Perdita Tinsel20 September 2011 at 09:28

    Delightfully chic and warm looking! Cardigans are truly the best thing about A/W.

    I was wondering why my outfit felt a bit wonky today. I think it might be because today I'm also only held together, like your dummy, with gaffer tape and string. I blame half-price-wine at tesco.

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  8. Straight Talking Mama!20 September 2011 at 09:40

    Love it, in fact I have the same pattern I'm planning of having my mum knit for me, yes I'm a cheat, my mum does the knitting!

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  9. Tickety Boo Tupney - A Dash OF Worcester Sauce.20 September 2011 at 12:07

    Ooo, I have that pattern- I thought the illustration and photo was wonderful! Knits up really nicely by the looks too! I must say, a cable swing coat sounds rather lovely!!!
    Tupps x

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  10. Johanna22 September 2011 at 10:09

    You have the creativity in you man! That's not something every person has:) Cardigan is awesome:)
    check this -
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  11. Mademoiselle Coco22 September 2011 at 20:30

    I am obsessed with cardigans similar to this one... Arghhh tortures me !

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