Who isn't trying to decrease their stash or get more organized these day? I'm trying to use what I have, although often I "need" to purchase more yarn to make the project I'm planning "work" hehe.
While shopping my stash I had an idea to mix two strands of yarn, one solid and one dk weight multi color together and knit a simple cardigan. (and use even more stash up) It was easy and fast to make. I used a worsted weight yarn Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in Beige 100% Wool, which I love, always a workhorse yarn for myself and always available at big box stores. The lighter weight (Yarn Bee Dee-Lish Boutique in the color almond bark, a Hobby Lobby brand yarn). I loved the long color change of this yarn and it seemed like it would be nice to add to the first without making the result too bulky. This yarn is listed as a DK weight but I think it is closer to fingering weight) it is 90% Acrylic and 10% Alpaca, so it has a little halo to it. I'm always a sucker for a halo.
Finding the right pattern took me some time, I wanted something very simple. When I saw the free pattern from Wool and the Gang, the Corrina cardigan, I thought it was perfect! Garter stitch to show off the color change and a rustic texture. Not to mention super simple to make.
While shopping my stash I had an idea to mix two strands of yarn, one solid and one dk weight multi color together and knit a simple cardigan. (and use even more stash up) It was easy and fast to make. I used a worsted weight yarn Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in Beige 100% Wool, which I love, always a workhorse yarn for myself and always available at big box stores. The lighter weight (Yarn Bee Dee-Lish Boutique in the color almond bark, a Hobby Lobby brand yarn). I loved the long color change of this yarn and it seemed like it would be nice to add to the first without making the result too bulky. This yarn is listed as a DK weight but I think it is closer to fingering weight) it is 90% Acrylic and 10% Alpaca, so it has a little halo to it. I'm always a sucker for a halo.
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| Corrina Cardigan |
I did alter the pattern and knit the back and then fronts separately instead of all one piece. Which was the most confusing thing about this pattern, if you use it, check on my Ravelry page and I've linked the knitter that contacted the company and she shows the clarification they sent. The Dee-lish yarn has very long color changes, so it was easy to try and get the darker bits to line up at the bottoms of all of the pieces.
It was a fast knit with two strands of yarn on size US 10.5 needles. I love the way it fits and I can dress it up or down. The pattern does not call for any ribbing thus making it even faster to complete. I had planned on making Elizabeth Zimmerman after thought pockets on it, but started wearing it as soon as I sewed it together. I've already bought more of the Dee-lish yarn in another colorway and a coordinating solid to make another one.
Pattern: Corrina Cardigan from Wool and the Gang, free pattern (link)
Happy knitting and let me know if you make this sweater!
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| Corrina Cardigan |
Pattern: Corrina Cardigan from Wool and the Gang, free pattern (link)
Happy knitting and let me know if you make this sweater!
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