Johanne Cardigan - Beige Ver.
1 post 9 knitlog entries Sep 2025
Finished September 28, 2025
Johanne Cardigan - Beige Ver.
The timeless everyday cardigan
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From cast-on to bind-off, oldest first.
- Finally, the time for my cardigan! I was going back and forth with the pattern option for this one - initially I chose No Frills Cardigan, but for some reason I don’t like the cut (and I dislike PetiteKnit’s pictures …
- Working stockinette flat takes forever! I’m losing my patience with purl row, but as I purl more and more, it seems getting slightly faster! I’ve made great progress! CO on two days ago and today I already finished right …
- I’ve temporarily put body on hold as I want to see how much yarn I would have after sleeves. I only have few inches left for the left sleeve! Desired length is 14.5’’, and I will start the cuff when it reaches 13.5’'.
- Finished one sleeve and starting another based on below: Picking up based on this tutorial, instead of regular pick and knit, pick up the “bar” first for the round and then ktbl Knit 19 plain round and increase at the …
- It’s going slow, but better than I thought! I also get hang of flicking purl: my index finger now has better motion control so that it doesn’t drop yarn so often. My purl also gets a lot faster compared to when I started …
- This is going faster than I thought. I have already finished the back and almost the last short rows, and the only session left is the pocket plus its length, and the neckline. If I’m investing few hours a day …
- Almost done! I’ve completed the 1x1 rib hem and currently in the progress of the super long neckband. This is the longest stuff I’ve knitted so far and I have to grab 2 long circular needles to do the job, as one cable …
- Done! It’s currently soaked in wool wash :) I love the cut - it looks neat, elegant and relaxed at the bottom. I’m hoping the wool get softer after blocking. Let’s see. Knit the 1x1 rib neckline as described. Initially I …
- IT’S FANTASITIC! I love the fit and cut so much. By combining with the natural, undyed French yarn, this is such a classic piece that can be paired with anything.