Flame

And here you go!

Specs:
Pattern: Flame Cardigan from Vogue Spring/Summer 2005
Yarn: Old stashed merino/angora I think?
Gauge: 32st over pattern repeat
Needle size: 6US

And from the back:

I chose to not add that funky crochet bit between the ribbing and the upper pattern, and I lengthened the ribbing, 'cause I'm just not a cropped kinda gal. And you remember when I messed up that sleeve pattern? You can't tell. If you see me at the Sheep and Wolf Estival, you might pick it out, but not from a trotting horse. Or as Janine says, "If you're that close, you'd better be putting money in my garter belt." Or something like that.

And the Iris:

This is, without a doubt, my favorite sweater I've ever made. And this is, without a doubt, the last post before the Big Event in Maryland, so MWAH! Happy fibering! We'll be back on Tuesday....

Comments

[Alexa]

Just beautiful!

[Karma]

Girl, that is one sweeeet cardi. I love the modifications you made; it's less "foofy" and prim than the original. And it fits you perfectly!! Have fun this weekend!

[Lydia]

Such a cute cardigan! The colour really suits you. Looks great. I love the changes you made to the pattern. I know what you mean about cropped - not my thing either.
Your sunny smile says more then a million words as to why knitting is so good for the soul! *G*

[Jean]

Perfect!! Love the longer ribbing! You did a fantastic job on the zipper!!

[Ann]

Wow. I had to go buy the Vogue after I saw this. What an awesome color and you are so whacky, I love your blog! Have a wicked time at the Festivus!!

[jody]

flame looks awesome! what a great idea to lengthen the ribbing.

2days2days2days!!!!!

[mj]

wow...deja vu...youlook awesome and the sweater is stunning!
so....Maryland starts with an Ma..so does Massachusetts and I think there is this law about hitting the east coast and only going to one Ma state so which boat will you and Lala be arriving on? You know the drill...your room is ready and I'll warm up the jeep.
xomj

[Lolly]

Totally lovin' the fame cardi, Rachael. Great work! Your mods are perfect--I would consider them for me! Hope I can meet you at S&W. I hope to be there in the evening on Saturday, and morning on Sunday.

Have a safe trip over here! :)

[Cassie]

Fabulous. Hopefully that's what you'll be wearing, so's you can be picked out in a crowd. See you there!

[peggy]

I don't know what the original looks like so don't know how your mods differ but that is one Fabulous! sweater. Gorgeous!!

[Iris]

Very fab! (psst... four days!)

[Kerstin]

Awesome, Rachel! The color, the fit, the design ... you done good!

[Lisa]

Oh jeez... that's so pretty! And you model it well handsome! And I didn't comment on the last post but Lala looks cool on stage! You both seem rather... let's see what to call it... hm... Awesome!

[Wendy]

Gorgeous! It looks great on you. Now I'll be able to pick you outta the crowd at MDS&W!

Like I couldn't already.

[Cari]

Love the sweater.

Love the girl.

See you Monday!

(WHEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!)

(live and in person, even if not in Maryland) MWAH!

[Jan]

What a fabulous sweater! Love the design, especially with your modifications. It looks perfect on you. Hope to see it in person this weekend!

[terry]

Well maybe you'll get tons of buckaroos "in your garter" - I'm sure lots will want to look at this gorgeous sweater! Glad you both get to go to the fiber festivities - buy up and have fun!

[Jenni]

A sweater never fit a person so well! It looks great! Enjoy MD (I know my wallet will).

[cara]

very nice.looks great on you!

[Cece]

Sigh. I wanted to make that sweater for MD S&W too. I just didn't. Then I thought I could knock off a Charlotte's Web shawl in a week [insert knowing chuckle here], but didn't take into account edging and blocking time.

Guess I'll just have to be there in my 'old' handknits.

: )

[jodi]

Cutecutecute!
Thank the gods I'm not going to this Maryland party, the competition to look good is too damned fierce. Have fun!

Oh, and I went to the Whoreshoes website and listened to the free downloads--they rock!! I am in love. Have they done any other recording, you know, that we can buy?

[Ann]

It looks fantastic! Huzzah!

[jackie]

That's an absolutely gorgeous sweater.
Looking forward to monday, hopefully, wish I could be in Maryland too! Have fun!

[Lisa, Mike, Jack, Della]

How girly-girly! You are marvelous in pink! Very nice work. And nice hair, too! Some other knitting stuff is going to be perfect for you-know-who. Thanks for the photos :-)

[~Jo~]

Simply gorgeous.... as usual! ;) Your pictures really make the difference too, anything you knit makes me want to knit it, simply by the lovely pictures you post. :)

[Kate]

It looks maahhvelous! hope to see you in MD!!

[Stephanie VW]

OMG. I am soooooooooooooo going to make that sweater. It's gorgeous. You look Mahvelous!

[Faith]

The sweater looks great, I'll have to keep my eye out for it on Sunday. Wishing you both a safe trip.

[susan]

Dang, you look cute in that thing!

p.s. I need to email you again re: possibly arranging an SF show for the schmoes--I never heard from L.

[Brenda]

Absolutely gorgeous sweater!

[Gina]

Oooo! Love the mods you made to it! Now I'll have to go back and tag that pattern for consideration.

Have fun at MDS$W - I'm jealous but not bitter. Yeah.

[Janine]

It is so damn inspiring that you continued on without backtracking on that sleeve! Looks fabulous on you. Have a great time at MS&W (she says through gritted teeth...)

[Erin]

Wow, that sweater looks great on you! I'm tempted to try it myself, I really like how you lengthened it. Excellent job!

[anj]

see you this weekend.

If I didn't know you already had plans I would invite you up for a friday nite drag king show. Amy and her hubby and me and my Sue are going. Which means I might be a wee bit tired saturday morn, but what the hell.

Love the idea of a sheep and wolf festival.

[Laura from beautiful West Michigan]

The Flame is bee-you-tee-ful! I think I am inspired to make one now, too! Have fun at the Sheep and Wolf Festival, give hugs and kisses from Laura in beautiful West Michigan, and wave as you fly over beautiful West Michigan! I'm assuming since I haven't heard back from ya saying that you had it planned, that the sky hook idea didn't work out. So, I'll just be waving at ya, OK?

[Sandeey]

You're on Fockin' fiah, girl! When I first looked at that cardi in Vogue I thought "schoolteacher"...it was kinda stuffy in a feminine way, but you rocked that pattern! I GOTTA make it now!!! Nice color on you too!

[Heather]

That fabulous sweater looks amazing on you...love the colour and the length and the fit. You must still be doing some running...beacause you look great! Congratulations on a great sweater!

[monica]

WOWZA! Love the color, love the fit, love everything about it! It's soooooo cute!

[karen]

wow!

[Sharlene]

The fit is divine! The pattern gorgeous on you. I didn't even "notice" that sweater in the mag, I'm going to have to take another look!

[melissa]

Love it! And it looks great on you.

[D']

OMG! Is it ever CUTE! Looks awesome on you. (I might have to run out and get that magazine.) ;)

[Rebecca]

I am so completely jealous of your creation! If I were closer, I'd head down there and steal it from you. WOW!

Have fun at Maryland! Can't wait to hear your tales.

[Felicia from sweetgeorgia]

OMG, that is fabulous! You knit so incredibly fast! My god. Enjoy Maryland this weekend!

[Kirsti]

Looks just wonderful! Love the colour on you with your hair shade, love the way it fits ... I'm very impressed.

Have fun in Maryland. My beloved and I are off there this weekend for the Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival - though I think her music is a tad more mellow than your Total Rock Star babe :)

[Abigail]

That sweater is adorable and looks fab on you! :)

[Sylvia]

Beautiful!!! I sincerely doubt people are going to focus on trying to find the blip in your sleeve when the sweater, um, flatters your charms so well!

Did Janine really say that?! What a wonderful sense of humor she has.

Jealous of your trip back East -- have fun!

[Nancy]

bee-yu-tee-ful!!!

[Carrie]

You look SO cute. SO CUTE.

Can I hug you and the sweater when I see you?
:)

[margene]

YOU LOOK MARVELOUS! (I'm shouting so you can hear me clear accros the country). HAVE FUN!!!