How fabulous is Alma’s “cool pose” in her new cardigan? It’s actually been a while since this project was completed but as with most things this year it has taken me a little while to tell you all about it! Now that autumn is here and knitting season has begun for real, I am getting the urge to share again so prepare for more frequent blogs, social media posts and newsletters (not signed up yet? Do it here!)
Scoop Shop Cardi is a pattern by Jennifer L. Parroccini Designs. It is sized from 2-12 years and it is a really fun knit. The pattern has some of the most detailed instructions of any pattern I have followed and it was a joy to make. It included some techniques I had not tried before and the step by step instructions made it straight forward to try. I loved the tubular cast on technique but I must admit I omitted the stretchy bind off using a sewing needle. At that point I really just wanted to finish and the bind off was just taking me too long to do. Good news though, the good old cast off worked just fine, just be careful not to make it too tight as you’ll lose the elasticity of the rib.
Alma really loves the cardigan. Like most 4 year olds she thinks poo is hilarious. For some reason she has decided that the bobbles are little poos and for that reason she loves the cardigan even more! She also got to pick her own buttons which included one of her favourite activities; rummaging through my buttons box! She chose these pretty leaves from Textile Garden, in my opinion, and excellent choice!
I’ll share a few more finished objects with you over the next few weeks as I actually have a few to show off so stay tuned! For now, head over to JP Knits and check out this fabulous pattern alongside many more!