It started innocently enough. I've been trying to use up my stash yarn and I have about 650 yards of some really pretty dark grey tweed Queensland Kathmandu worsted. It really wasn't enough to make a sweater so, after I saw Peaknit's gorgeous version, I decided to make Hawthorne. Fast forward to the part where I am trying to cast-on 311 stitches!!! The pattern calls for a 32" circular but I thought I could maybe get away with a 29". Nope. No way. 
Of course, that lead me to Knit Picks for a 32" circular needle. I couldn't just order that one thing. I didn't seem very efficient.
Into my cart jumped 11 balls of Swish dk in squirrel heather to make a New York Cardigan. 
It has been ages since I have bought yarn for a new sweater! I was so excited when I got it that I immediately cast on and am now almost halfway through the body of the sweater. :)
5 comments:
hey it doesn't count if you use it right away. :-P
love the cardigan you picked.
I just checked out that sweater on Ravelry and it is gorgeous. There aren't any "frogged" ones even listed. I think you will make a fabulous one with your new stash. lol
The New York Cardigan is beautiful! I love the color you chose for it! That reminds me that I should receive my 32" cable from KnitPicks soon too :-)
Can't wait to see that NY cardigan:)
Thanks for the link-y - I like the the Hawthorne is very wearable - can't wait yo see yours. And that cardigan - I love it! And I love how Knit Picks does that to us all - need to order enough to make the order seem practical somehow:)
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