pattern: tea leaves cardigandesigner: Melissa LaBarre for Madeline Tosh
yarn: Blue Sky, suri merino
colorway: earth
needles: 3.5 mm and 3.75 mm
mods: used smaller needles than recommended to arrive at a smaller fit
I think it is a good omen that I can begin 2010 with a post that comprises a finished knitted piece. This pattern was truly enjoyable and I love the finished product. I am not certain about the buttons, I just sewed them on today - but knowing me, I won't change them. I should post a link to the pattern, but for the life of me I can't remember how to do it, so you can check my ravelry link to get the link or you can email me for the info.
I take this as putting my left foot forward (being that I am a lefty it is my 'good' foot) into the new year! Tomorrow I am back to work and so it begins......
39 comments:
Beautiful - I love the buttons!
It's gorgeous! I love the color, as I'm an earth tone oriented person. :-) And just my two cents, I like the buttons. They just add a little something to it with their shape and size.
Good work!Love the knit and the buttons!
(i have a knit work sinde December 2008 - its only missing a half sleeve...i grounded there - i'm too basic in knitting - and then turned into embroidery...:))
absolutely beautiful Raina.
It's very beautiful and I also love the buttons! Hope to make one of these myself .....if I ever have the extra time to do so!
Oh, Dear. This is so beautiful and it looks really, really soft as well as elegant.
it is wonderfuL!!!!!BRAVO.
i like the buttons, too, good starting with a finished work, t is incouranging for the whole year!!!
Oh my goodness Raina, that's absolutely gorgeous. I have a big list of things that I want to try to knit this year starting with Shalom (on Ravelry). It'll be my first 'serious' bit of knitting, aside from baby stuff and my socks, so I'm quite nervous about it. I think your jacket will be going on my wishlist. Love the buttons.
A good omen indeed! It's simply stunning on you ~ beautiful yarn and pattern. You also are wearing a fantastic choker necklace that I love, love, love!!!
My wish is that this year of work will be a time of growth and challenge bringing you a sense of accomplishment.
What a lovely project to finish as a start to the new year!
Oh yes this must be a good omen for your knitting this year. Beautiful work.
Does the pattern explain the name? I'm intrigued.
Beautiful jacket and the buttons are just right. Well done Jane x
I love the pebble buttons and your cardigan too!
Oh it's beautiful, as are you. I love the way it sits on you and the buttons look great.
I rather like the backdrop too.
great start!
I so love this sweater! Gorgeous!
Brava! Love the cardi, the colour (I'm quite partial to a good rich brown) and the blues from your jewelry make a stunning combination.
You're pretty stunning too :^)
You'll certainly stay warm with that sweater, travel safely.
It's beautiful, and looks incredibly cozy. I also think the buttons are fabulous!
Eeeek! It's YOU -- you cutie! Love the sweater -- it looks great on you. Congratulations on a fine finish first thing in the year - tradition holds that you will have many more this year!
Oooh! I love it. I've had my eye on this pattern and you may have pushed me over the edge to give it a go.
PS..I love your photo set from the previous post. So beautiful. Sigh.
That's really pretty!
Hi there Raina! :) I think it's a fabulous start to the year and I LOVE the sweater. I've seen it making the rounds and didn't really give it a second thought...until now. It looks great!
Gorgeous cardigan! Such a pretty and wearable knit. And I really like the buttons.
Hi, it's a very great blog.
I could tell how much efforts you've taken on it.
Keep doing!
Hi, Raina! Happy New Year! We're just back from our trip and catching up with you here... Feeling jet-lagged and heart-fuzzy after a sweet Christmas, good to be home and back in blogland. Very much enjoying checking in with your holiday posting. LOVE your Tea Leaves...the rich brown really suits you, and the buttons are fun. I'm excited about this pattern, and just bought the download. Still hunting for year....Looking forward to sharing another creative year with you. Wishing you & yours all the very best of love, peace & joy in 2010! :o) ((HUGS))
Stunning! I love the colour and the buttons too!
Also, I'm liking your background loads..... :)
Happy New Year!
This is gorgeous! I love the colour. I am planning on making this one too, when I get the chance. I'm glad I discovered your blog.:)
Beautiful! I am about to finish my own tea leaves which I started inspired by a post of yours some weeks back :) I'm sure 2010 is going to be a wonderful year!v
Hmm, very nice! I like this kind of brown. Not only that you start with knitting, you also start with a portrait of yours! Nice to see you.
I love this Raina, the cardi fits you so well and that wallpaper is just gorgeous!
That is amazing, Raina!!! I love it!! It's so beautiful and stylish too. You can wear that with pride!!!
Beautiful cardigan, and I really like the shape of the buttons.
I have this one in my ravelry favourites and definitely want to bump it up my queue now!
absolutely LOVELY. that is one of my favorite patterns.... and has been on my list since i first saw it... maybe someday.
i do love the buttons, too.
love it! don't change a thing! i would a sweater like that alot!
once again, your photography is so stunning. this sweater looks so great on you! i love the jewelry, too!
Gorgeous. I like the buttons. I think they look perfect.
really beautiful!
and so nice to see you!
Hi Raina, been away forever! LOOOOOVE that knit! So gorgeous! Happy New Year!
Gorgeous knit! Love the buttons.
...need to toss my stash and see if I have suitable yarn to knit this too. :)
Happy New Year, Raina.
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