u/sootbeast

I wasn't expecting this to count as 'advanced knitting' but ... I saw this style of cardi on Pinterest but couldn't find a p*tt*rn. I thought, it's just a few rectangles, I can work it out. And while that was true, it turned out there was a LOT of trial and error to get it to look the way I wanted! I tried with different sized needles to get the look I wanted, redid the sleeves several times to get them to look oversized-but-not-baggy, experimented with different methods of cast on (ended up using cable CO throughout) to ensure the joins and pick ups would look neat. Surprisingly the rib around the front opening was the biggest headache as I worked out how many stitches to pick up and which size needles to use (ended up with 12mm compared to 15mm for the garter). There were several rounds of blocking throughout the process. It's warm enough here in the UK to block outdoors, which unfortunately meant that my cats assumed I made them a blanket. I'm pleased with the result! The yarn is King Cole Rosarium, which has a roving look but isn't actually roving (it's 2 strands twisted together) and from past experience stands up reasonably well to normal wear.