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Cardigan finished using Elvis yarn

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Purplepixie Thu 11-Apr-24 10:32:28

Hi all.

I knitted this cardigan using ELVIS dk yarn on 4mm and 3.25mm knitting needles. I bought this yarn after coming out of hospital for major surgery (hysterectomy) and I never thought I would get it finished but I have. Tried several different types of buttons and ended up using these.
thank you for looking.

Athrawes Fri 12-Apr-24 10:10:20

Love it! I'm just managing to knit pull on hats

Pixieboots Fri 12-Apr-24 13:58:41

Looks fabulous. Never heard of this yarn. The variegated colours look lovely too.

Purplepixie Sun 14-Apr-24 10:44:37

Thank you all so much.

crazyH Sun 14-Apr-24 10:59:01

Purplepixe - I just love, love, love that cardigan. It will go with everything . Those are all my favourite colours. I would buy if off you, if you are selling …

Nana56 Sun 14-Apr-24 11:04:34

It's lovely. Love the buttons. Will definitely be looking at wool warehouse

Doodledog Sun 14-Apr-24 15:07:07

That's fab, Purplepixie.

SkylarMartinez Tue 16-Apr-24 23:46:02

How wonderful that you were able to complete this cardigan after major surgery! The ELVIS dk yarn sounds lovely and your choice of buttons added beauty to your project. It is so important to have an activity that brings you joy and peace, especially during recovery.

Allsorts Wed 17-Apr-24 08:13:03

Lovely Purple Pixie, well done.

Versavisa Wed 17-Apr-24 10:48:52

I’ve got 4 different balls of this yarn in front of me as I type. Going to make the same cardigan.

Which colourway to choose?? Every time I make up my mind I change it 30 seconds later!!

3 balls are definitely being returned today and exchanged but at the moment it’s anyone’s guess.

Callistemon21 Wed 17-Apr-24 10:53:50

Bottom right.
But it depends on your colouring and what other colours you wear.

It looks the same as the Sirdar Colourwheel which I wanted, which was discontinued.
I must not buy more yarn. Repeat!

Versavisa Wed 17-Apr-24 11:02:56

Callistemon21

Bottom right.
But it depends on your colouring and what other colours you wear.

It looks the same as the Sirdar Colourwheel which I wanted, which was discontinued.
I must not buy more yarn. Repeat!

Trouble is they all go with what I wear - navy, denim, dark green, white, pinks and greys.

My husband’s idea was to make 4 cardigans - hmmm!

Callistemon21 Wed 17-Apr-24 11:09:33

My husband’s idea was to make 4 cardigans - hmmm!
Does he knit too? 😁

Callistemon21 Wed 17-Apr-24 11:10:22

Two, then!

Both yarn cakes on the right.

Versavisa Wed 17-Apr-24 14:51:23

Conundrum solved. I took all 4 balls up, opened my wardrobe doors and drawers, and hoped for inspiration!

It worked. I’ve gone to the top left one and the other three are already winging their way back.

Though I’m sure I shall have sleepless nights over this still.

Memo to self: it is only a cardigan

Purplepixie Thu 18-Apr-24 01:22:02

Versavisa You are braver than me. I would have to buy enough of all four colours to make 4 cardigans or 4 sweaters. I look forward to seeing the end result. I am currently crocheting a poncho style top. Watch this space.

Versavisa Thu 18-Apr-24 09:24:37

Purplepixie

Versavisa You are braver than me. I would have to buy enough of all four colours to make 4 cardigans or 4 sweaters. I look forward to seeing the end result. I am currently crocheting a poncho style top. Watch this space.

Although I have sent the other yarns back now I think in my heart it is only a temporary measure. I’m sure there will be more than one of these cardigans in my wardrobe before too long - but I need to do the first one soon.

Purplepixie Thu 18-Apr-24 11:58:48

I started to do the blue one with the back nearly finished and then I saw a crochet poncho pattern and now I am into that as well. My head is in “oh look a puppy mode” at the moment. I think I need retraining - haha! Good luck with your knitting Versavisa

Dinahmo Thu 18-Apr-24 12:06:50

Lovely cardigan and the stitching looks very even, unlike mine.

I downloaded the pattern for the Harry Styles cardigan because I thought I'd knit it for my DH That's as far as I've got.

Purplepixie Sat 20-Apr-24 11:36:25

I might have a look out for the Harry Styles cardigan pattern.