On the weekend, a marvellous, surprisingly fast, and happy project was completed.
A cropped, fitted and fluted cardigan of peacock hues that is light, and delicious and girly.
And the best bit – I actually like it, it fits, and want to wear it.
So many of my knitted projects for myself end up being too big, too small, or wrong in some way. This one, was based on a knit (page 96) from this book, but instead of joining the body up and continuing in the round, I tapered off way short, cast on around all edges and knitted, and knitted and knitted.
If I was going to make it again, I’d probably make it a bit longer in the arms and continue the ribbing around the neckline a bit longer, but you know, I kind of like the way it ends a bit short. It’s more flattering and girly in some way, and that’s kind of nice right now.
Today I’ll put it on Ravelry in more detail. Still trying to find my way about on there, but quite excited to be along for the ride. 
Looks very warm and fancy pants:)
COSY!
and very impressed you just went for your own development of the pattern. clever.
It looks so good, I want to make one.
In the book, though, p 96 is a v-neck ribbed jumper. Did you mean p 45, which is the two-tone ribbed shrug?
Enquiring minds, etc etc …
It’s the v-neck Catherine – i just didn’t join it.
Thanks for the lovely comments you three!
Michelle, that is just divine! I love it! And how cool are you for getting on to Ravelry already!
oh it’s so lovely!