Pattern: Shore Cardigan from the book Swoon Maine
Designer: Carrie Bostick Hoge
Yarn: Quince & Co. Owl Worsted Weight 50% Alpaca 50% Wool
Colourway: Bubo 10 skeins
Needles: 4.5mm and 4.0mm
Added Notes:
1. This pattern was easy to follow. The back dips down lower than the front which is a nice added feature of the cardigan. It would be a great beginner pattern as there is no seaming and it was knit top down so you can totally try it on as you go.
2. This is my first time knitting with Quince & Co. Owl yarn and I have to admit that I am impressed. It is one of those rustic yarns that will wear well with little pilling. It is lightweight yet warm, and somewhat itchy given the alpaca content. It doesn't bother me, but if you are at all sensitive to scratchy yarns, this is probably not the yarn for you. I bought this yarn on a trip last year to Washington D.C., when I visited Looped Yarn Works, where they had an amazing selection of Quince Yarn. I love the tonal look of the Bubo colourway, and the price point of this yarn is very reasonable compared to other yarns.
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| Quince & Co. Owl Yarn: 50% Alpaca 50% Wool |
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| Quince & Co. Owl Yarn: 50% Alpaca 50% Wool |
3. I am quickly becoming a fan of Carrie Bostick Hoge. Carrie is one of those designers who creates classic patterns that become wardrobe staples.
That was the last winter sweater that I had on the needles. I am now trying hard to clean up my other works in progress to make way for some new spring projects. Stay tuned as I have lots of knitting plans and different coloured yarns that I want to share with you.
What pattern are you looking forward to knitting this spring?
I love her sweater patterns, I've knit one for myself and will have another on the needles this year. This looks like the perfect wear with everything cardigan! -Sierra
ReplyDeleteThanks Sierra! I love how her patterns create sweaters that you will love and wear a lot.
DeleteThis yarn look sooo good - soft and very cozy! You've created a great classic piece of knitwear!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alina! It is quite warm but not too heavy a sweater to wear.
Deletelove it!! i just finished her "lila" sweater.. such a sweet and simple and basic knit. your cardigan is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the lila sweater too....so many patterns...so little time ; )
DeleteOh that looks so pretty and as you say, the kind of cardigan that you'll just keep reaching for. And I'm with you on loving Carrie Bostick Hoge's patterns - I've made the Immie and Camilla patterns for my kids and for baby presents and have so many of the grown up ones in my queue!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carie! I agree you can't go wrong with her patterns. I love all her children's patterns too.
Deletebeautiful sweater!! I love quince and co but haven't knit with owl. I tend to like the thinner yarns :) That is a cardigan that goes with just about anything!
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen! I usually knit with thinner yarn too but I love how fast a worsted or aran weight sweater knits up.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous cardigan, in a perfect neutral that you will wear all the time~ I'm a big fan of knitting garments that you will reach for regularly, and that looks like perfection.
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie...I am wearing it a ton. I love that it is so light but quite warm.
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