Nov 12 2009
Hand Delivered
Ten days of blog dormancy… I usually set up some blog entries to post before I head out on a trip, but this trip came up so quickly that I didn’t have the chance to do that!
Kris and I are back from our Southern California roadtrip and family visit (newborn niece! sister!), and I can’t wait to tell you more about it … just waiting for the 1300+ photos to download! (Don’t worry, I won’t show them *all*…) We had a wonderful time seeing this region of the US – meeting some amazing people, seeing lots of hockey games, and tasting the culinary delights, and finally being with loved ones.
… More on all of that later…
I worked on this cardigan to have it ready for hand delivery to my sister by the time we got to her new home in Monterey, and I finished seaming it in the car just a few hours before we arrived at her house. Perfect timing!
Ruby Cardigan
Pattern: “Ruby” from the Breeze collection
Designer: Kim Hargreaves
Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Tweed (#15 colorway)
Needles: Size US 5 and 6
What a joy to knit, and it looks great on my lovely sister! The cardigan had some great details, like the fold-over collar, the garter hems with picot edging… Mimi said it looked like the pages in an old book, slightly uneven and ruffled. It really adds character, and was fun to knit too.
The yarn was perfect. It blocked so evenly and has such a professional look to it. Along with Silky Wool, this is quickly becoming my favorite yarn. I think it will wear well for years. The tweed has depth and such a lovely range of color flecks. The overall red – kind of a mix of rust and berry red, don’t you think? – looks great with my sister’s complexion, and should be a nice addition to her wardrobe. I wanted to give her something comfortable yet flattering – something that a new mommy can feel good in, but still wear with baby. I hope this cardigan succeeds in that goal! It sure was a pleasure to knit, and even more of a pleasure to give it to her in person!
Yea for new knits on pretty sisters! Yea for a new niece! Yea for vacation! Can’t wait to share my photos with you all 
Stay tuned~
Glad you’re home and that you and Kris had a great trip. Looking forward to the photos.
Dad
It looks great on your sister. That yarn was a wonderful choice!
Wonderful cardigan!
Love your photos! Sounds like you had a wonderful time. I am looking forward to more pictures. The cardigan is so cute and looks good on Min. You are a loving sister and she will remember this each time she wears it! XXOO
It’s so beautiful and your sister – a new mommy! – looks fab. Very flattering! Can’t wait to hear/see more about this big trip!
This is really beautiful! Love the color and details.
i hope you had such a great trip! that new cardigan is beautiful! your sister is very lucky…now, where are those baby photos?
The sweater if beautiful and it looks great on your sister!
Gorgeous! You chose the perfect yarn and pattern: it makes for a terrific sweater that suits your sister awesomely well!
Awwww. That is so sweet!
Great sweater. Great sister. Great news! Congratulations to all. I’m glad you were able to get away for a visit. How fun.
very pretty. i love tweed. you just can’t go wrong there.
That looks great on your sister. You both have the same pretty smile!
It looks lovely on her! Great work on such a beautiful and sensitive gift!
The sweater is just as lovely as your sister!
great cardigan! and your sister looks positively thrilled
Lolly, it is lovely! The color is fantastic and the details are wonderful. What a good sister you are.
She really resembles you
Beautiful jacket, joyful sister.
Greetings from Hamburg
Tally
I love this sweater. And I definitely have to check out silky tweed; I’ve used silky wool once and LOVED it.
That sweater looks gorgeous on her, great job!
It looks so professional and it looks perfect on your gorgeous sister. She looks marvellous for just having a baby too, I must say. I love the colors of the wool too, very nice.
I love the yarn choice for this pattern, it drapes so well. The texture of the tweed and the little details make this so gorgeous. Your sister looks beautiful in her new handknit!
The sweater came out wonderfully I love the color & yarn you chose. I love the sleeves. I bet your sister is loving it .
I’m so glad you made it home safely and had such a wonderful time with your sister!
As for the “meeting amazing people” part…by “amazing”, you mean “nuts”, right?
The cardigan is wonderful and it looks great on your sister.
so perfect and sweet! that red is definitely a “mimi color”
Your sister looks great in this beautiful knit! I’m with you on all the Yeas as I’m about to head to Scotland to see a new niece and to see my sister (she didn’t have the baby but I haven’t seen her for two years)!
lolly! that is gorgeous! I’m finally blogging again AND I’m off to buy yarn for my first knitting project in MONTHS. So excited!
What a lovely sweater! I’m glad your trip went well; too bad we didn’t get a chance to meet up. Maybe the next time I’m back East or when you’re out this way again!
I LOVE it!!! So much so, I ordered the Breeze Collection so I could start on a sweater or two.
It looks stunning on her Lolly! Lucky sister!