Saturday, September 18, 2010

Wrapigan...wrap or cardigan?

So Weird I haven't had a post on this wrap/cardigan project, no idea how it was missed, so here's an update. It's really a wrap/shawl but wears like a cardigan. That's right, a wrap with real life sleeves! The Wrapigan is a stitch poet design from Champagne maker and like her other patterns is one of its own and is sure to be a head turner. How could one not be charmed by the beautiful cable that runs the full length of the sleeve to then end with a fabulous bow at the cuff...can you stand it???
I'm especially attracted to the 10" flowing Peruvian Tweed fringe that graces the two bottom front panels. You may never knit a project with this fiber, but if you ever see it in a shop, don't miss the opportunity to touch it. It is Heavenly!
This knit was on my needles almost 1 1/2 years! Why? Now for sure there is quite a lot of knitting in this piece (really a good project for social knitting), but I really found my Wrapigan Mojo when I started the sleeves! What Fun! My heart was actually into the project and I was in a real state of excitement. No more facing miles of stockette stitches. There was only enjoyment as I began the first sleeve and watched the twisting of that large puffy cable that runs the sleeve length. Each sleeve is graced with a cute seed stitch bow at the cuff.
I can only say "I Love It"!
Pattern: Wrapigan by Champagne Maker
Fiber: Peruvian Tweed by Joseph Galler
100% Super fine Alpaca
Amount: 3 Skeins
Needle: #7

7 comments:

Denise said...

Your knits are always beautiful, this is no exception, it looks gorgeous on you.

Renee said...

Gorgeous!

Janet said...

It's beautiful! I love it too!

Mary said...

Love this - it will be perfect for fall!!

A Novel Woman said...

Ooh, I like this! But it looks too complicated for me.

Off to bribe my daughter.

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