I finished the cardigan! The sleeves seem a bit loose at the bottom (yes, I blocked it), so I’m trying to decide if I want to redo them or not. Am I the only one who couldn’t make themselves go with a solid ribbon? Of course, now it’s too warm to wear it outside!

It follows the same idea as the previous ones in the series: a colourwork yoke that runs well past the sleeve separation, so you have plenty of time to get into the rhythm before things get easier. This one has a more relaxed, oversized fit and is worked at a sport weight gauge. A great transitional weather knit. 🤩 There is a double-knit ridge on the neckband and a fun decrease detail near the cuffs. The pattern also includes chart options for both lighter and darker main colours. And if you look closely at the colourwork while wearing it, some of the motif fragments look like little piglet faces. 🐷 Completely unintentional, but adds character 😁 There is a full construction deep dive on YouTube if you want to go through the build before casting on. You can make use of the intro period discount by applying code YMS07 at checkout for 20% off, valid until 26th April, end of day UK time. Newsletter subscribers, check today's newsletter for your own exclusive code. 🎁

Today I decided to join the KAL. I need a top for the spring which is coming soon I hope. My project is the Arpeggio Top knitted with cotton and silk held together.

Well I sure fell behind, but I can see the finish line now. I cannot wait to curl up in this cozy cardi. I’ve been practicing steeks on my gauge swatches while my Rujuu dries from blocking. Bring it on!!

So I am hoping to complete all the finishing on my Rujuu before the fashion show, but my indecision has taken hold. I purchased a length of trim to sew over the steek selvedges, then decided that maybe I could just make it on my Inkle loom instead. However, the band pattern I chose is… a challenge. At least for my current skill set. And it is taking me forever haha I wonder if I should just sew on the store-bought band and finish my woven band later? Also… which buttons?!?!