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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Citius, Altius, Fortius

For this year's Ravelympics, I decided to challenge myself to knit the sample and write the pattern for one of my upcoming Knit Picks patterns. And I did it! Mostly while watching women's curling (yeah Sweden!). So here is my project for both the Designer Original Dance and the Sweaterboard Cross:



Pattern: Kimono Wrap Cardigan
Yarn: Knit Picks Andean Silk, 10 skeins of Merryweather and 2 of Cranberry
Needles: US 7 circs
Start to Finish: February 12-28, 2009



This sweater is knit in pieces and has belled sleeves and a linen stitch sash. The pattern needs a few finishing touches, but the calculations are done as well as all the explanations. According to the official Ravelympics guidelines for my events, I've won gold!

And now I need to go take a nap.
die

26 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Beautiful pattern! I love the sash, and I really love the colours you chose. Congrats on the gold!

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  2. EllenFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    This is lovely. The sash adds a really nice element.

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  3. Clumsy KnitterFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    I love it! I love that it has a knitted sash--perfect!

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  4. ElenaMarch 1, 2010 at 4:21 AM

    Lovely wrap. The contrasting belt really makes it.

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  5. theaMarch 1, 2010 at 4:52 AM

    Keep cranking them out! The belt is perfect, colors are great and the lines of it are gorgeous!

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  6. French Press KnitsMarch 1, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    This is SO beautiful. I love your color choice...I may have to copy!

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  7. jennybookwormMarch 1, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    Nice sweater! I knit Citron as my (yarn harlot) knitting olympics - I have to block it still but finished it during the closing ceremonies last night - thanks for the great pattern!!

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  8. April KlichMarch 1, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Beautiful sweater, I really like its lines. Can't wait for it to be released.

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  9. JulieMarch 1, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    Gorgeous design!! I love the cranberry sash, it really sets it off.

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  10. PhiligryMarch 1, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    this one is awesome too! I love it. That yarn is so nice too.
    i hope you have time to take a nap today!

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  11. Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog:March 1, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    It's a medal winner!!! Very innovative and stylish ~ love the contrasting stitch/color band accent. Loving all your designs and I seem to recall we have one more from this set :)

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  12. TeresaMarch 1, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Congratulations! Glad to see another new design. The Ravelympics brings so many good things :)

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  13. MaryLouMarch 1, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Beautiful! Definitely worthy of the gold. The sash is such an original touch - I love it!

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  14. Very ShannonMarch 1, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Love this! It looks stunning on you!!!!! Can't wait for the pattern! Let me know when it's ready and I'll post it on the blog.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 1, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Well done!!!!!!! Grams

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  16. the LadyMarch 1, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Ohhhhhhhhh, I heart that.

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  17. a friend to knit withMarch 2, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    hilary! you are seriously SO talented. this is beautiful!!!

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  18. peaknitsMarch 2, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    This is amazing! I love it, the color the fit - perfection! Gold indeed!!

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  19. Virginia GMarch 2, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    Gorgeous pattern! I love the contrasting colors you used. Lovely.

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  20. MargoMarch 3, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! I think I say that about all your knits, but they really are ALL beautiful. I had to laugh at your mention of knitting while watching curling. We were "watching" mens curling while I was in the early stages of labor to bad I have no idea who won. :) Hope to see you soon!

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  21. JaceyMarch 3, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    It is so flattering, and a great selling point that you were able to knit it so quickly!

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  22. RedMarch 3, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Must. Have. This. Sweater!

    It's so simple, yet absolutely stunning. I look forward to the publication of the pattern.

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  23. KarenMarch 5, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    Very beautiful. The colors of the cardigan and sash are inspired. Love the pattern!

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  24. jenniferMarch 5, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    Just lovely! I too love the colour contrast you chose.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 6, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    That is absolutely gorgeous! I adore it, and I would totally buy that pattern! :-) Great job!

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  26. Lisa StepiMarch 17, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    It's gorgeous Hilary! Congrats!

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