Web-Letter, Issue 126 – Wool Bam Boo Scallop Lace Cardi It is always interesting how a yarn speaks to each designer so differently. When I look at Wool Bam Boo, it screams FAIR ISLE. To Linda Wilgus, it speaks of stitch definition and the simple elegance of Stockinette stitch. Either way, to fully appreciate the subtle sheen, soft hand and lovely drape of Wool Bam Boo, you'll need to cast on and knit. Creative Director
The Story: From Linda: I love knitting lace, especially simple lace with repeats that are easy to remember. The Scallop Lace Cardi provides just that. It sprung from my wish to create a sweater that would be dressy enough for a party but also simple enough for every day wear. The result is a fitted button-down cardigan featuring a low, wide neckline that drops to below the bust, ever so slightly flared sleeves and a scallop pattern on both the waist and lower ends of the sleeves. The cardigan is worked from the top down, working back and forth on a circular needle with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round on double pointed needles. Knit in a yarn with great stitch definition like CEY's Wool Bam Boo, the lace really stands out, while the sheen of the bamboo gives the sweater an extra touch of chic. For more patterns by Linda Wilgus please visit her website at http://www.woollymammothknits.com. The Yarn: Wool Bam Boo 50% wool, 50% bamboo I love Wool Bam Boo—the softness, the drape and exquisite stitch definition makes it the perfect yarn for sweaters, scarves… or just about anything. It's not too heavy and not too thin—at 5½ stitches to the inch, it's just right. The wool component adds a touch of elasticity, bounce and a slight halo to the yarn, and the bamboo adds the elegant drape and subtle sheen—an ideal combination of fibers. The Stitches: Linda's elegant cardi is knit from the top down—a great technique to use to be sure a garment is going to fit. Long before the garment is finished, it can be tried on over the shoulders. If it's too tight or too loose, it can be known long before miles of knitting have been worked—then very little needs to be frogged in order to fix the problem. We suggest that when the yoke knitting is finished and the sleeve stitches are on some waste yarn, that you slip this on over your shoulders for a test. See for yourself how great it is to knit a top-down sweater.	more photos The Pattern: Here is the free downloadable Wool Bam Boo Scallop Lace Cardi pattern. If you have difficulty downloading or printing the PDF pattern above, try these: page 1, page 2
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