Joji Locatelli’s most recently published Grandpa Cardigan looks as though it will be a very interesting pattern to work on. She has created a top-down, seamless, set-in sleeve cardigan that looks appealing for folks of all knitting abilities. And who wouldn’t be tempted to make a comfy cardigan to snuggle into this Fall?
© Joji
“Worked from the shoulders down completely seamlessly, Grandpa features a different set of cables for every size, making it look complex and sophisticated as any seamed garment, but without any finishing required.
All the instructions are charted out, so there is no guessing with this sweater. Just enjoy watching all the pieces come together to create this beautiful timeless cardi. Even if you have never knitted a cabled sweater before, you’ll find Grandpa’s instructions clear and easy to follow, making it a great choice for your first challenging project. ”
Joji has incorporated a contiguous shoulder into her pattern to create set-in sleeves, so there should be some interesting fun for more experienced knitters who haven’t yet had a chance to try this technique.
More fun can be had if you join the Ravelry KAL. You’ll have a chance to win prizes, and have the gratification of seeing and reading about other knitters’ progress. The group will be casting on August 1st with a goal of finishing the sweater in three months. This gives you plenty of time to pick your yarn.
Some of the girls at the Spinnery started plotting out our selections this morning, and this is what we came up with.
Alpaca Elegance was the most popular choice! From left to right you have Rachel’s choice: Earl Grey, Maureen’s selection: Sencha, and Kate’s preference: Rosehip. Larisa opted for the New Mexico Organic yarn in grey. We know that these yarns will all perfectly highlight the beautiful cables.
What Spinnery yarn would you be tempted to cast on with?