Unlike my mom who is a pro-knitter, I'm more on the beginner to intermediate level. I tend to scour Ravelry with the keywords "bulky" and "free" to get inspiration. I'm always on the look out for relatively quick knits because I fear I may become bored in the middle of a larger project and then never finish.
So the Mirasol Sulky Cardigan pattern was perfect for me. It's a cute cropped cardigan worked flat in double moss pattern (which I previously had not tried but now love). The overall texture is great and I would definitely make this pattern again in many colors. I used Malabrigo Mecha in Arapey colorway (reminds me of mermaids swimming in the sea) which I bought at Webs in Northampton, MA (aka best yarn store) while visiting my friends Hannah and Chris. I needed 4 skeins at 130 yards each and I had about a 1/5 skein left over. If I make this sweater again I would buy 5 skeins and lengthen the pattern to make a full length regular size cardigan. I just finished knitting and sewing up the seams so all that's left is to pick the 6 buttons needed. Hooray! Can't wait to wear this one in the fall over dresses.
Cost: 4 skeins Malabrigo Mecha $48
-Amanda
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