Yes, the Featherweight Cardigan I last blogged about is done – and just in time for our very own Elspeth’s wedding last weekend, which is why I was so determined to get it knit.  One of our customers and I came up with the idea of starting a tradition for knitters’ weddings by wearing a handknit to bring good luck to the new marriage. (Not that Elspeth and her new husband Jake need luck, they’re perfect together. But I digress.)

I used 2 skeins of the FDC Centolavaggi yarn held doubled (each skein has a total of 1533 yards) on a size 6 needle. The yarn is gorgeous and soft – though if I knit this again, I’ll either be going down a needle size or a full bust size in the pattern. This sweater grew a lot in the width during the washing/blocking process, however, it dried in no time, so there is that. :) I ended up making almost no modifications to the pattern, which is unusual for me, I know.

Since finishing it last Wednesday (just in time for Late Night), I’ve already worn it a handful of times and have gotten lots of compliments on it each time. In the picture, I’m wearing it how I’ll probably wear it most of the time: casual, with a tank top and jeans, but it dresses up really nicely and was perfect for an outdoor wedding on a warm day with a light breeze.

If you’re knitting along, don’t stop! You will LOVE this cardigan, I swear! Right now I’m clearing two projects out of my WIP bin – socks and a summer top – and when I’m done with those, we’ll have another knitalong! If you didn’t join in at the start, after seeing it completed (in just over three weeks, no less), do you think you’ll give it a try? It’s a great addition to a wardrobe and dead easy to knit.