Cardigan progress

So I'd say I'm 80% done with the cardigan. I have to do one more sleeve, then pick up and knit some stitches around the neckband, and seam the sleeves onto the body. Here are some pics of the body and the sleeve I've already done, while being blocked on the bed:




I've never blocked a garment before, but now I can say I'm a fan. It really helped open up the lace pattern and show off the yarn-overs to their best advantage :)

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Kalei's Best Friend said…
omg, gorgeous!... i remember my mom would haul out the ironing board get a towel slightly damp and put it on top of the knitted item and then press carefully w/her iron... yep it does make a diff and u did well!. i love that stitch!. hope u post a pic of it on w/the hat!.
4:46 PM
Bearette said…
I'll definitely post a pic when it's done...though I'm starting to believe it'll never be done :) The sewing at the end is the worst part, if you ask me.
4:51 PM
Kalei's Best Friend said…
hmm, i think maybe because u are new to knitting? i would watch my mom sew together the parts and it didn't seem to take her too long...heck that stitch looks intricate if u ask me!. lol
5:30 PM
Bearette said…
Nah, I've been knitting 3 years. I just don't like the sewing part. It doesn't seem...knitty.
7:21 PM
This suzy said…
Bearette, that looks fantastic! It's a beautiful pattern and you've done a terrific job. Can't wait to see the finished product!
7:40 PM
Bearette said…
Thanks, Suzy :) Plugging along on the second sleeve. I'll definitely put pics up.
8:48 PM
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