Thursday, December 17, 2015

My Kermis Cardigan and the Kit Giveaway!



Hi, Knitters,
Be sure to read to the end to find out how you could win a Kermis cardigan kit!

How are you holding up with the holiday bustle this year? I hope well. It has been a fun stretch around here. My new book, Kids' Knitting Workshop, was officially released a couple of days ago. I hope you'll give it a look. It is really good for kids, adults and anyone in between who is interested in learning to knit.


I filmed two short tutorials to go along with the book. Click here for the Magic Loop video and click here for the double-pointed needle video!

Thank you to Knitty.com for the kind review, click here to read it!

Thank you to Paula of Knitting Pipeline for a good, in-depth review on her last podcast and blog for Episode 232! Click here to read and/or listen!

I have a great yarn and Kids' Knitting Workshop giveaway coming up very soon. I am getting it organized right now. Stay tuned for that.

Now onto to some knitting that's been happening around here. The lovely Cate Carter of Infinite Twist sent me a kit for the Kermis cardigan (in the photo above) a short while back. There are several different kit colorways but for some reason the Carousel kit caught my eye the most. I think it was the coral-red edgings. 

But let me tell you how I even ran across this cardigan first. Do you remember the Solja sweater I knitted last spring?


I love this sweater and I loved knitting this sweater. The lace on body and sleeves was fun and fast and the colorwork yoke was even better. I loved selecting the colors and the whole thing was a good experience. 




Anna Maltz is the designer of Solja and since I enjoyed it so much I wanted to check out her other designs. This is where I ran across the Kermis cardigan. Anna has a keen eye for playful designs that are both wearable and whimsical.


When I saw Infinite Twist had kits for Kermis I contacted Cate Carter to see if we could coordinate a giveaway for a kit for the cardigan. Cate was in! I received my kit and was blown away by the colors of the yarn, the pattern and the sweet pink buttons all included in the kit. I think needles might be included, too, but I told Cate I didn't need them. 

I couldn't wait to dive in.


I did a few things differently than in the pattern. I wanted to knit the entire thing in the round so I added a steek to the front starting at the cast on edge. The pattern has you knit back and forth up to the colorwork section of the yoke, which is only 12 rounds or so. 

I'll talk about this a little more but first here is some general information:
Size: Medium ~ 38.5 inch bust (The sizes range from xs to xl.)
Needles: US size 5

I usually knit sweaters in around a 36 inch bust size give or take depending on the sweater. The description of Kermis says it is supposed to be a fitted but as I've said many times, I don't love a tightly fitted cardigan or sweater. If I had wanted the cardigan to be fitted I could have made the small size at 35.25 inches for the bust. Anyway, I set out to make the cardigan in a more relaxed fit from the start and that's exactly what I got!


Modifications:
~ I added a steek for the entire bottom-up garment so I could knit it up faster in the round (the pattern has you knit back and forth for the body). I added in 5 extra stitches to be worked in stockinette stitch on each side of the 5 added steek stitches because of the eyelet rounds. When the steek is turned under on the wrong side I didn't want it showing through the eyelets.
~ I shortened the rib on the body significantly. My bottom rib section is about 2.5 inches and the pattern calls for 6.5 inches. 
~ I lengthened the body by a couple of inches before reaching the underarms.
~ I shortened the rib on the sleeves. My ribbed cuff is about 5 inches and the pattern calls for 7.25 inches.
~ I lengthened the sleeves to be full-length.
~ I used the crochet method for steeking the sweater. Click here to see a tutorial!
The pattern calls for a unique steek technique called a knotted steek where you knot the cut ends together for a tidy finish. This method looks like it takes a lot of time and would work well for a 12 round steek like the pattern calls for but it's maybe not my first choice for steeking an entire sweater.
~ I changed the numbers on the button bands for the number to pick up (I think I picked up 20 fewer stitches than called for in the pattern). 
~ I changed the number to cast off and cast on for the buttonholes from 4 to 3. Four bound-off stitches would have been too large of a hole for the buttons. I changed the numbers for the buttonhole row completely to accommodate the different buttonholes and picked up stitches.
~ I used 9 buttons instead of 8 buttons as in the pattern. 


All in all, it's adorable! My version of Kermis has a relaxed comfy fit. The fabric is light, airy and bouncy. It isn't too hot and heavy at all. I just love it. The pattern is well-written and designer Anna Maltz did a super job. Congratulations, Anna on another great garment design.



The kit I used is called Carousel. The other kit colorways are called Sparrow (browns and creams) and Toffee Apple (pinks and purples) and the new Kay's Choice (that's Kay of Mason-Dixon Knitting, of course). All of the kits are gorgeous!

Check out the kits here on Infinite Twist!

Thanks to the generosity of Cate Carter of Infinite Twist I am able to offer one Kermis kit in the color of choice to a lucky winner today! The kit is valued starting at $110. Cate will work with you on the color and size selections if you win.

To enter to win a Kermis kit, please leave one comment on the blog that includes your email address or your Ravelry username so we can get in touch if you win. In your comment you can let me know what colorway you would choose for your kit if you'd like, I'd love to hear about it. When leaving your comment please click on the submit button only one time. There is a delay before your comment will appear on the blog. 

Happy holiday season to all. I hope you are all knitting away the days in happy anticipation.

Good luck if you enter and let the comments begin!
xo ~ susan

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Diane said...

It has been love at first sight ever since i saw the fabulous colors in carousel. I would love to knit a Kermis for my very own!
Ravelry: myblacksheep

Unknown said...

This is such a beautiful pattern. I would choose Carousel, need a Spring color pop during the dreary winter.
Thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely kit.
Mary
mwilkers3@gmail.com

Unknown said...

This is such a unique pattern. Using the Carousel colors would certainly bring a little Spring my way. Thank you.
Mary
mwilkers3@gmail.com

Tiffanie said...

Thank you for sharing your steeked Kermis. I love the colors, especially the neck and button bands. If I were to knit and steek a Kermis sweater it would be tough to choose a colorway. They are each wonderful in their own way. Carousel and Toffee Apple are making me smile the biggest.

I've been knitting Itty Bitty baby hats over the past few weeks. I'm starting number six this evening. The rolled brim will always be my favorite start for a baby hat.

Tiffanie said...

Oh dear, I forgot to add my ravelry ID: tiffanie.

Unknown said...

Lovely! For the colours, I would pick Kay's choice :)

Amaris said...

That cardigan looks like it would be so much fun to knit!
Ravelry ID: lolypoplolpop1

Unknown said...

That would be a wonderful Chistmas gift! Love the sweater and it would be my first.
dbbandrade@gmail.com

Unknown said...

This is a great sweater and I like your modifications. I'm doing Varian Brandon's epsen hat now learning colorwork and she showed us a steel on periscope. I think I'd do it like you did. Thank you for the chance to win the kit.
Linda
Birdlover4962

Unknown said...

Thank you for the opportunity to win this kit. I've enjoyed reading your modifications and like the way it is done.
Linda
Birdlover4962@me

Unknown said...

I love this sweater and all three color combinations but I think my favorite is Carousel.! I love that there is a kit for this.
Ravelry: gardenerbynight

Unknown said...

What a bodacious giveaway!I love the carnival colorway and I hope Im chosen!

Rav: Five6pixiesticks

Nicola said...

Love the pattern and I like the apple colour way my ravelry name is reggiesmumsews

Kezziah said...

Rav Id: yah-rok
I love the vintage colours of Kay's choice.

Unknown said...

I love adorable Kemis design! Sparrow colorway is lovely.

Ravelry; mikimama

Miskate said...

Oh my goodness, Infinite Twist have outdone themselves with this kit. What a glorious and fun cardigan pattern. I keep waffling on whether my favorite color combo is Toffee Apple or Kay's Choice, but they're all so lovely. I'd love to make myself one of these. I'm ktsmurf on Ravelry.

Irene said...

I loved this from the minute I saw it, especially as I am Dutch and the Dutch word "kermis" appealed me also so these colours were the perfect colours. I love bright colours!
Rav name itzigheine

Nicky said...

I love the colours in Kay's Choice. Merry Christmas!!

Knittyroo xx

Unknown said...

I think I'd like the pink and purple choice - Toffee Apple. Thanks for the giveaway! SareBearKnits on ravelry.
Sara
sarabyron@att.net

Unknown said...

What an adorable cardigan! I'd go with Sparrow - neutrals seem to be easier for me to wear! sassykrafty on Ravely

Unknown said...

This cardigan looks amazing! I love Kay's choice colours. theresehoven@gmail.com

Unknown said...

This is such a cool cardigan pattern! I love the colors from Kay's choice. theresehoven@gmail.com

Unknown said...

This is such a cool cardigan pattern! I love the colors from Kay's choice. theresehoven@gmail.com

Catherine said...

Gorgeous cardigan and wonderful gift thank you ! My favourite colour is toffee apple !
Cathsoul on ravelry

Emma said...

Lovely cardigan! The Kay's choice colorway is my favourite.
Ravelry username: emsje

Kate said...

You are the fastest ever!! And I love this pattern and everything I've heard about infinite twist!!

Marie said...

I really like the sparrow colourway

Rav : Poerava

Rachelle said...

I'd choose Carousel I think, I love Toffee Apple too, but it wouldn't fit my wardrobe quite as well

Sewsable on Rav

chris m said...

Hi Susan! I would love to win this fun and beautiful sweater! If I could choose a colorway I would pick the Toffee Apple or Kay's Choice. Both are beautiful! Thanks so much for the opportunity! Please contact CTChris on Ravelry if I win! Merry Christmas!

Joan and Kevin said...

I love Carousel! My Ravelry name is Hookinquilter.
Thanks!

aggie325 said...

This sweater looks like it's as much fun to knit as it is to wear. I think Kay's choice is my choice too!
diann325@gmail.com

Wendy said...

Gorgeous Cardi!!!!

I love the Kay's choice colorways.

ravid: nendry

Anonymous said...

Very pretty, Love the lace pattern.I would choose the Sparrow.Needlesbythemarsh

Gale said...

Your choice of Carousel is delightful. Merry Christmas everyone! Ravelry I'd: Galey

cinthia said...

Hello Susan, it's a rich idea and a wonderful giveaway. I have already a kermis kit i have ordered from Cate. It's waiting for me under our Christmas tree. I had big troubles making my mind for the colorway and finally chose Caroussel. So if i could be lucky enough to win another one, i would be very happy with the Sparrow kit !
My user name on ravelry is fromcinthia

Merry Christmas !

Anonymous said...

How cute! A different question- how can I find what projects are in your new book? Thanks, Ginger (ginger500 on ravelry)

sharoon said...

would love to win the kit for this colorful cardigan. Love Susan's mods! rav ID
craftysbs

Marilyn a.k.a. Merry said...

Although they're not my colors, I'd pick sparrow. Gorgeous!
wahoomerryf on Ravelry

Marilyn a.k.a. Merry said...

Although I don't wear earth tones generally, I love sparrow. Lovely.
wahoomerryf on Ravelry

Sue K said...

Oh my!!! How incredibly generous!! I would so love to knit this gorgeous sweater. You can find me on Ravelry as knittingsuek

Anonymous said...

You always come up with the greatest projects! I'm just about finished with the Antrose sweater and would love to try this one. Merry Christmas!
Raverly: mslulu55

Anonymous said...

You always come up with the greatest projects! I'm just about finished with the Antrose sweater and would love to try this one. Merry Christmas!
Raverly: mslulu55

cutter said...

Oh how lovely! I think I would knit it in sparrow! Suecutt on ravelry. Merry Christmas to all!!

freckledcrafts said...

I love this so much! I'd likely go with toffee apple but I can't decide! (Rav:freckledcrafts)

Jeanne said...

What a fun win this would be and a very fun knit. I like Toffee Apple or Kay's Choice. Jeanneftc of Ravelry

JTKnitterSan said...

Wow! Hard to choose a colorway! Probably toffee apple though.
JTKnittersan on Rav.

Lorraine said...

You always showcase such great projects! I am finishing up the Antrose sweater now and would love to try this one. Love the Carosel and Sparrow color ways.
Merry Christmas!
Raverly: mslulu5

stephigordon said...

Susan, You are an amazing knitter - you have an incredible sense for modifications that will make a garment just right for you! Your knowledge, bravery, skill, creativity = wow!!! Your sweater is absolutely stunning!
Thank you for a chance to win this kit! Merry Christmas!!! Stephanie (indigodogmontana on Rav)

Lisaknits said...

Love Color! Toffee Apple if I win please. Rav: lasknit2

Unknown said...

Wow the pink and purple colorway would be great!
Christina
christinalind717@gmail.com

Susan said...

Oops. Email is suzydewolf@gmail.com. Carousel for sure!! Love the bright colors!! ❤️

JenniferB said...

Another beautiful piece of art, Susie! I love the Carousel combination. Merry Christmas, neighbor! YarnPlayCafe on Ravelry

Erin Janvrin said...

Beautiful pattern and yarn, I would love to knit this!! Thanks for the podcast, I enjoy every episode! Erin
rav:erinknit32

Anonymous said...

I am lovin' the pink/red and purple. Toffee Apple - What a wonderful way to brighten every day!

texas-gran

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful sweater! I would love to knit it up in Kay's Choice.
Ravelry: colcow
email: colleen.cowan@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Wow, another great give away Susan. I love watching all of your knitting creations come to life almost instantly. You must knit morning, noon and night! Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.
I also love to see all your beautiful color combinations. I need to branch out and try some more colors. Hummm, good New Year's resolution...knit more and try new colors!?!?!?!

Kathy
Ravelry: Losthersheep

Poohtum said...

I like Kay's choice. Poohtum on ravelry.Beautiful giveaway!

D2 said...

This looks like a super sweater for our southern winters. Would be lots of fun to knit! Thanks for the giveaway! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Ravelry kittykatz

Creative Design said...

Love! Thanks for the chance to win. Kay can pick and I'm Sheila on Rav creativedesign

youngbibliophile said...

I love this cardigan! The colors are lovely, but I think that I like the Sparrow best.
Rav id: austeniteknitter

Stef said...

Thanks for offering this giveaway! I would choose yoffe apple
Ravelry: starlingbird

Scuddeb said...

What a cute sweater! Kay's Choice for a pop of color or Sparrow to be more muted!
scuddeb on Ravelry

Unknown said...

I like the sparrow colorway, I think the others are beautiful but don't think I'd wear them very muc. I go for more muted colors in my closet. Thanks for the mods you made, really helps me visualize the sweater in another way. I'm Shing on rav.

inês said...

I'd love to win the Kay's Choice kit!

inês said...

I'd love to win the Kay's Choice kit!
Rav: inesversusthewool

kristi n said...

oh, I like the colors for Kay's choice!
Kristi27 on Raverly

Becki said...

Your new book looks great! Will check it out for my daughter, who would like to learn how to knit. I like the Carousel color the most. Thanks and Happy Holidays! RavId: QuiltingGeek

Anonymous said...

I am head over heels in love with Kay's Coice colorway. Delightful! I would love to make this sweater. So dang cute! Thanks!
RavID: spinfrenzy

Christine said...

I love your mods! that's what I would have done... it's fun to see how far you've come in your knitting! since I've watched you from the beginning. Love that you're comfortable with changing patterns, for example changing to knitting in the round.
I like Kay's Choice colorway.
Bronxknits AT Gmail DOT com

Debralyn said...

What a nice offer.
Ravelry name is: Kisande

I love the Sparrow!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the chance to win this kit, it is such a delightful color. I would knit it in Carasol. Luv2weave on Rav.

Unknown said...

Hi Susan, I love the Toffee Apple colorway! It looks fun and looks like it can be worn in multiple seasons!! Thank you!!
Rav ID: amartin0728

Anonymous said...

The Kermis kit is wonderful. I like the stitch in the body. I do like your color way, it's so whimsical and makes you feel happy.
Carol b, greyty on Ravelry.

Unknown said...

What a great chance to win an amazing pattern and yarn. The knitting looks like so much fun. Steeking! Yikes!
Mgo1999 on ravelry.

Eden Stein said...

What a great kit! Thanks so much for letting us know about this great pattern and yarn :)

Ravelry: nutterneedles

brittak said...

Wauw, what wonderful colors all three cardigans have! Would love to knit one:-)
"tureby" on Ravelry

chelsknit said...

Oh my goodness such a fun pattern. This would be a lovely project to work on slowly now that the Christmas present Rush is over.
I love the color way Kay's choice :)
Ravelry name is ChelsK
chelseaknittel@gmail.com

brittak said...

Wauw, what wonderful colors all three cardigans have! Would love to knit one:-)
"tureby" on Ravelry

janna e said...

Such a beautiful cardigan with happy colors. Thanks for the chance to win a kit!

jamiew said...

So very nice. I love Infinite Twist yarn and this pattern looks amazing.
jamiewalcott on Raverlry

Anonymous said...

Wow! I love your fo! I that saw Molly from a homespun house was knitting this cardi and fell in love with it then. I'd have a hard time choosing between toffee apple and carousel for colors!
rav id: headythreads

Unknown said...

I love those colors! My husband and I are having a baby so I'm all about knitting sweaters right now! I would love to have it! Knittingwithleslie@gmail.com

mpoore said...

Love the fun colors of each kit. It would be an awesome sweater to try steeking.
Ravelry: Moush

Nancy said...

This is really beautiful! Sparrow would be my first choice. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.

nancyswerner@gmail.com
nancyswerner on ravelry

Julibeth said...

Would love to knit up the Kermis cardi in Carousel. The Solja is on my wish list too!
hrhjbcATyahooDOTcom

Val said...

Your sweater is lovely. I would choose the "sparrow" colorways.
Auntval on Rav

Tara2310 said...

Thanks for the info on this lovely sweater. I enjoy your blog, Susan, your writing makes me want to knit everything you write about!


Rav ID: Tara2310

JulienoJulesJukes on Ravelry said...

This would be a great Christmas gift for me! Toffee Apple please!

pjg said...

You're sweater is beautiful! I think I'd pick Kay's Choice... looks fun.
rav id: pjgolenzer

Erin said...

I love the combination of the neutral Sparrow colors with the unique design of the pattern. How exciting! Ravelry: cosmosisknits

w00fdawg said...

I wish I wish I wish I might win a Kermis Kit tonite
Kay's Choice Colourway for me - here's my email too, you see!

ruth@cambro-norman.com Ravelry w00fdawg

Nadolig Llawen & Blwyddyn Newydd Dda - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Cymru/Wales

Susan said...

The colors are so beautiful, it's hard to pick, but I do love Kay's Choice. And I'm Labradorable on Ravelry.

Susan said...

I'd love Carousel because a woman my age needs more color!
snowangel on Ravelry

lunou said...

Beautiful cardigan! I will knit it in Kay's choice colors!

Peggy Kresch said...

Wow, I'd love to knit this sweater. Love all the colors but especially the Carousel
RAV ID: pkresch

Jennianydots said...

Love these! Thanks for the giveaway. RavID: jennianydots605

LindaMGeo said...

Such a fun, lovely Cardi! Hard choice on color ways, I would have to choose Carousel or Toffee Apple.
LindaMGeo on Rav. lindamg_53@yahoo.com

d said...

What a sweet sweater. Thank you both for your generous offer (and that Sparrow colorway is gorgeous).

bookboxer1 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Another great giveaway! Thank you so much for making this offer. I would love the sparrow colorway and my revelry ID is ClaudiaJane.

Cher said...

I absolutely love the Sparrow color way but all the colors are amazing. Would love to win a sweater kit. Would be nice to make myself something for once! RAV ID grammacher, cherjuhl@comcast.net

snik said...

This is such a fun sweater! Really hard to pick a color because they're all so great, but I think I'd go with Toffee Apple. Ravelry name = snik

Wendy S said...

Love the Kermis sweater! I'm torn between all the colors, they are all wonderful. I'll have to think about it. Merry Christmas to all! Sealight on Ravelry.

Sonja Sokol said...

What a beautiful sweater!! I would love to have the Toffee Apple kit. It would be an amazing and fun knit! Thank you and have a Merry Christmas, Susan!!
sonjacsokol@gmail.com

debsnubs said...

Love this sweater so colorful would love to knit it.

Lugirl said...

I love the toffee colourway and I love yoke sweaters. I just got back from Iceland, the land of lopi yoke sweaters and would love to make one. This kit would be perfect. Cheers.

Janice said...

It's so hard to decide which is my favorite, but I think Kay's Choice finally won out. Sockmonkey628 on Ravelry.

Mary S. said...

Good morning Susan! Thank you both for a great give a way,they are all lovely! My choice would be Sparrow:)

Thanks!
Rav ID: pinkshabbyroses

bingoblab said...

What a nice giveaway for the holidays! I would love to win it... if not, it is on my to-do list for after the holidays.
Ravelry: honkcronk

ReginaMary said...

Cheerful sweater and really sweet colors!
Lovely as always!
Regina
Ravelry: gamermom

eameltz@gmail.com said...

Beautiful, if I were to win I would love either Toffee Apple, Sparrow or Kay's Choice, use my email

Kristi said...

I'd choose the Carousel color - it's just so happy and bright and would be a joy to wear on a grey winter day! Thank you for the giveaway. Merry Christmas! Klcknit on Rav

Ellisen said...

Stunning! Love the pink/purple colorway. Thanks for offering.

E said...

What a beautiful cardigan. I think the toffee apple is my favourite of the kits.

Ravelry: nicolewyatt

Anonymous said...

So cute.
PaisleyPam on Rav

Janet said...

Beautiful cardigan. Love all the colors but would go with my tried and true creams and browns in Sparrow. Thanks for the wonderful description of your modifications. Ravelry name: janetlynn

TaineAH said...

Beautiful! Ravelry: Taine

Beth Fitch said...

Tough choice the colors are beautiful I'd have to go with sparrow or Kay's choice
Thank you
Biscottibeth on ravelry

Leticia Booth said...

Carousel and Toffee Apple are both beautiful! Lety@ravelry

Maritta said...

A fabulous cardigan! It would be Toffee Apple for me. Thanks for the chance. Ravid milkymoon.

Unknown said...

What a fun sweater!!! I would love the chance to make this!
julie.bunker3@gmail.com
jabunk on Ravelry

Roslyn said...

Lovely sweater - I would choose toffee apple - love the bright happy colours!!
Revelry: Roslyn68

Unknown said...

What a beautiful sweater. Thank you so much for the giveaway. Have a very Merry Christmas.

Peggy Mowry said...

Hi Susan! Thanks for this fab opportunity to win an entire kit - wow! If I were to win, I would choose Kay's Choice colorway.

Rene' Kauder said...

Thank you for this generous give away! I love your color choice and the sweater is just beautiful. I think the Toffee Apple kit is my next favorite combination!

Rene' Kauder
rbkauder@cox.net

Gen said...

I would love the Sparrow or Toffee Apple, size large. Ravelry: Knitgen Thank you!

Unknown said...

pinkknittergal is my ravv. id. What a wonderful give away? I love Sparrow or even Kay's choice and be surprised> I would need a large.

Thanks

Jane Piotraschke

The Knotty Spinster said...

What beautiful and awesome sweaters. I would choose the Sparrow color way. Ravelry name: fibergl and email: rowen1@tamu.edu

December 18 2015

Thanks for the giveaway!!

Anonymous said...

Love, love, love! Merry Christmas! Ssundin@comcast.net

AnnM said...

Beautiful! I can see why you love Cater's designs so much. I will be gifting your new book to my granddaughter for Christmas and can't wait to work on a project with her!

Unknown said...

Kermis, like Solja, is absolutely lovely, and I would be thrilled with any of the colors. Thank you and happy holidays, margaretgibson@sbcglobal.net

Nancy said...

Thanks for another fun giveaway.
Have a Merry Christmas, Susan!

nanheiner@gmail.com
stampanana on Ravelry

Ana said...

I like Kay's Choice......so beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win! Ana - anahuron@gmail.com

Irocknits! said...

I think I might need to choose my own colors but so far I think Kay's choice is the closest to my color love! Thanks so much again for this Susan. - irocknits

FrisKnits said...

What an original pattern design! Love the take on "Kermie"! Thanks for another awesome give-away! frisbydart@yahoo.com

janfromseattle said...

Happy holidays and thank you for the opportunity to win!

The cardigan is so beautiful and whimsical!
My favorite colorway is Toffee Apple.
My Rav name is: janfromseattle
Email addy: janisaacs@comcast.net

Holly Lownes said...

Yes, please
Rav id: lownes

LannieK said...

Wow! You have been busy! Both sweaters are just beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing Christmas gift... for me!
Wishes for a Merry Christmas, followed by a joyful 2016!
Rav ID: LannieK

The Alaska Venhauses said...

What a fun sweater! And I have never tried steeking, so that would be good incentive to try that.
Carolyn
(crazy8mom on Ravelry)

Mary Beth said...

This is such a fun cardigan. I would have a hard time choosing between the three color ways. mbprice on ravelry

Anonymous said...

Wonderful cardi - my choice would be Toffee Apple. Rav: JAAZ

Anonymous said...

If I were lucky enough to win I would love the Kay's Choice colorway. It seems like a great combination. Thank you to Cate for being so generous! My Ravelry username is chefandfan.

Elke said...

Hello,

Love your choice of color, mine would be toffee apple, though...

Thank you so much for hosting this :-)

I'm 2010tambien on ravelry

xxx
Elke

Rose said...

Such a wonderful Christmas-time giveaway. I think the Sparrow would go with lots of articles in my wardrobe.

Sisterrobinson on Ravelry.

Kimmy said...

How cute! Love your idea for the steek. I'd probably knit mine with the longer ribbing as in the original pattern design, but I'm on the same page as you when it comes to tight fitting sweaters. I like the way it fits the model in Kay's picture, though. Is that her modeling? She's wearing the perfect dress for that sweater. I'd love to knit it even though I'm more of a "pastel" person. Happy holidays to you and your entire family, Susan (Kay too!). Hugs, Kimmy

Liisa said...

I guess I just love the one you knitted up in the Carousel color - it is just so fresh and makes me feel happy - Kay's choice is a close second.

Liisa - finnknitter on Ravelry

Lori said...

I love the Toffee Apple color. I love your modifications too!
Rarelry ID: ljnagel
Thanks!

Kaydidid said...

I love the sparrow colorway!
Kaydidid on Ravelry

Peach said...

Hi Susan,

Love the cheerful colors in your Kermis! Your finished sweater is a testimony to your knitting skill. I would also choose the carousel colorway. I would be so happy if I won!

Ravelry: gapchntx

Unknown said...

Susan and Anna,thank you for the giveaway! My preference is the carousel kit. Ravelry: cocoamacaroon. Happy holidays!

Judy said...

I love Toffee Apple please pick me. Judy Salmans

Judith.salmans@wichita.edu
jasalmans on rav

Annie said...

Beautiful cardigan. I am a bit nervous to try steeking, but have wanted to for awhile. My favorite color combination is Sparrow.
Rav ID: annie1970

Amy said...

Sucking me in again with your sweater choices (I just cast on a Louise thanks to you!) - I love the one in browns or Kay's Choice. Rav name is amyliz34. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

You always find the greatest patterns. Thanks for sharing and would love to knit it.
Happy Holidays!

Debby said...

What an adorable sweater!! I love the lively colors and unique design. My pick is Toffee Apple :) dp.allwool@gmail.com

sharonathemom said...

Such a fun sweater. The colors are great!

Thank you for the opporutnity.

rav: sharonathmom

Malinda said...

Sparrow is a beautiful soft color way that would dress up jeans or be worn with a black dress or pants. Thank you on being so generous on giving us a chance to win. Mmypelham@yahoo.com

pookie said...

Beautiful. It's my birthday so hope I win. What a lovely give away. Thanks for the chance. Pookie17@yahoo.com

Malinda said...

Thank you for giving us the opportunity of winning such a beautiful kit. Sparrow is a gorgeous color way that could be worn with black pants, jeans or a nice dress. Mmpelham@yahoo.com

suzehil said...

Lovely sweater, beautiful yarn! My choice would be Sparrow.

Rav name: suzehil

Mrs. P said...

What a beautiful sweater! Would love to try this!

Susan- I got your new book a few days ago and LOVE IT!! great projects and wonderful ways to introduce knitting to little (or not so little)people.
Best,
Janine in NJ
Ravid: jguidapo

Unknown said...

I immediately ordered the Kids Knitting Book, I hope you showed picking as this is the technique I taught my grand daughter. It will be a fun resource when I can't be by her side.

Love the giveaway gerdaknits@gmail.com

Rav id gerdaknits

Knitter352 said...

Lovely sweater. I am partial to the sparrow color way.
Ravelry I'd is kdunne

caseyknits7 said...

I have been drooling over this sweater since your first posting!!

Ravelry - nanatucket3

distracted said...

I love the funky colour combos of these sweaters. My fave is Kay's choice.
rav id SanDee1978

Unknown said...

Your sweater is gorgeous! I have had my eye on this one for awhile now and would love to knit one in the Carousel color. My rav id is kbuergel.

abby said...

I love the colors in Apple, this looks like a fun knit. Ravid: NaomiKnitster

DoreenMacL said...

Beautiful colourful cardigan! I would love to domit in Kay's Choice. Thanks for the chance.

DoreenMacL on Rav.

Shanna said...

Love the lime and blue. What a fun pattern. Thank you for the chance to win!!
Ravelry 3girlz

Mimi3814 said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win this beautiful cardigan AND for giving the modification for a more relaxed fit and in the round! Would love the Toffee Apple if my number is chosen 😊 I am Sleekymom on ravelry.

Anonymous said...

It's gorgeous and I would love Kay's Color:) Thanks for having this giveaway!

I'm VickieJean on Ravelry...

Judith said...

Toffee Apple looks very appealing.

Ravelry: zbyszkoknits

Katina said...

So pretty and I really like the shortened rib at the bottom. I am very torn between Kays's Choice and Carousel but I think, when it comes down to it, I love the bright green in Carousel too much to pick something else -- even though my quiet self is slightly overwhelmed... :)
Ravelry: kamamo

Anonymous said...

Wow what a cute cardigan. I would pick the Toffe Apple colourway myself those are my colours for sure :) Thanks for another awesome give away, maybe one of these days I will be the lucky one whose name gets picked :)

Merry Christmas Susan.

Heather (mommytofive - rav. id.)
crawfordgang@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would love to try this sweater in the Kay's Choice color way. I chose that color because it wasn't shown in the completed sweater and I'd love the little bit of surprise seeing it as it was knit.
Stashaway on Ravelry

Linda said...

Beautiful cardigan! Love, love Kay's choice. When I look at this cardigan and the playful colors I smile from ear to ear--it just makes me happy. I can imagine it would do the soul good to knit it up and wear it!!
Linda
missydubee@gmail.com

Rolenestone said...

The Toffee is my favorite - neutrals just speak to me. Thank you for the opportunity to win this kit.

Rolenestone - Rav ID

Jennifer in Ohio said...

What a fun sweater pattern!
IronicalKnitter (Rav)

Jess said...

I would love the Carousel because that bright green just sings to me!

ravelry: jesspurls

Unknown said...

Wow! I'm going with Toffee Apple. Love the teal accent as well as the main colors.
I'm holity on Ravelry. Thanks! Merry Christmas!

Holly Lownes said...

Yes, please
Rav id: lownes

Sally J said...

What a cute, cute sweater. I love the Carousel with that pop of green at the top.
saljunk@twc.com

meos said...

Each of these colorways are beautiful. I think I would chose Kays choice. Such a lovely sweater!

ELM said...

Beautiful sweater. Toffee Apple is pretty!
RavID: afamilytreehouse

Anonymous said...

I've had my eye on toffee apple for quite awhile! Love it! Erika.hall@me.com

Winsome said...

Thanks for the information on your modifications. The sweater is beautiful! I have never done steering before, am totally petrified to cut into my knitting. I would love to have this kit to try it out. I don't think that one could go wrong on either of the colors, but I guess I would like the Kay's Choice.

RAV ID: WinnythePu

Barbara G. said...

Love it!
The colors of Sparrow are speaking to me today.
RavID: GeneHunter
FYI, I've been having fun knitting sheep sweaters top down. Start with the neck on straight needles and easily switch to in the round to finish. Not as figgity as bottom up.

Andrea said...

Wonderful pattern and I love what you've done with it! I'm amazinggrace on Rav and Kay's Choice would also be my choice :-)

janice said...

Beautiful sweater! I am ewserfriendly on Ravelry and I like Kay's colour way.

Tamarack sewing said...

When I first saw a picture of this on Instagram, I thought, ooooh, nice colors! My style is more the Sparrow colorway, so I'm not sure if I'd want Sparrow or Carousel. Carousel would be very fun to wear.

wchase2@gmail.com

InêsN said...

Carousel would have to be my choise!!

Happy Christmas ❤

Rav: inesn

Anonymous said...

Wow, beautiful sweater! The colors of the yarn are amazing! I like the "Kay's Choice" combination.

rav rspeckha

Dovile said...

My favorites are Toffee Apple and Kay's Choice. Thank you for the chance!

spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

Dianne said...

Gorgeous! I love the Carousel Color way... But I would be thrilled with any of them they all sound wonderful! Merry Christmas 🎄

rav id: dkbc52

Hannah said...

What a great giveaway!! I like the Kay's Choice colors best :)

Hannah
Rav Id: purlbuckeye

Anonymous said...

They are all so lovely but I think I like Kay's Choice best :)
What lovely generous ladies you are to share with us!
Thanks,
Andrea
Rav ID: chef-drea

duClay Chapter of EGA said...

Love it! Enjoyed reading about your mods too. I'd be thrilled to win a Carousel colorway. I'm not fond of brown tones. These colors are some of my fav. Love the gray and blue/teal and the pop of color is delightful!

Anonymous said...

Love it! Enjoyed reading about your mods too. I'd be thrilled to win a Carousel colorway. I'm not fond of brown tones. These colors are some of my fav. Love the gray and blue/teal and the pop of color is delightful!

JackiesStitches on RAV

Anonymous said...

Love this cardigan. I'd choose the sparrow colorway, jmiller532002@yahoo.com.

Anonymous said...

I would love to knit that sweater!! Merry Christmas Susan!

Ravelry: Mariannekid

Mariannekid@mac.com

Unknown said...

What a fun sweater to knit! I think my favorite is Toffee Apple...luscious colors...but Sparrow is a very close second!
Revelry id: MaryIrene

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