Sylph Cardi is Finished!

Pattern: Slyph Cardigan by Robin Melanson, Interweave Knits Spring 2008
Yarn: Valley Yarns Deerfield, Mauve - 9 skeins
Needles: US 6 & 7

I just LOVE how this cute, flirty cardi turned out! For all of the detail in the pattern it really came together well, even the striping that I moaned about early on. It's such a feminine sweater. And the yarn, the glorious yarn! It's so soft! I would use this yarn that's exclusively sold by WEBS (my favorite online yarn store) again in a heartbeat!

I felt that for the amount of detail in the pattern it was very well written. There were a few minor errors in the pattern that I detailed in an earlier post. I think there's also an error in the purl eyelet row of the bottom ruffle, but I'm not positive. I was working on that so late that I'm not sure if I was reading it wrong or if there is really an error. At any rate that was easy to fix too.

I made the 36-inch size. Normally I'd make the smaller size, but I still have some baby weight to lose. It fits perfectly now with about zero ease. When I do lose the weight, or stop nursing it may not fit as well. In hindsight, I probably should have made the smaller size and stretched it to size during blocking if needed. If it comes to it I guess I'll just stuff my bra! LOL

Speaking of blocking, it is a must with this pattern! It really brings out the striping. I generally block by pinning my pieces then spritzing with water. However, for the ruffle Robin suggested steaming. With my iron on the steam setting, I turned the ruffles right side down and held the iron about 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the piece. I couldn't believe how quickly the curling was gone and how nice the ruffle looked in no time at all! I also steam blocked the neck edging because mine curled back a little. I think I'm going to steam block the sleeve/shoulder seams too. I think they'll lay a little better that way.

I'm very happy with this cardi! I would definitely recommend this pattern for the experienced knitter!