That’s the name of a sweater I want to do. The Hooray Cardigan. Click on the link and look at the gorgeous cables! The cables in my scarf are so much fun that I want to make this sweater.
I spent too much time yesterday trying to decide what yarn to use. The yarn I wanted to use was over $110 for the sweater but the second choice, which is good yarn and even a better color that my first or second choice, came to about $32 so you can guess which one I chose. I’ll take pictures of the yarn when I’m closer to getting ready to knit it . . just in case I change my mind! 🙂
Before I can start the Hooray cardigan, I have to finish my Hollygrove scarf and make one more so I doubt I’ll be wearing it this winter. Sure hope I can figure out how to knit a sweater!
CJ says
Judy, years ago when I used to knit a lot, I used this software:
http://www.knittingsoftware.com/sweaterwiz.htm
Seeing that it is still in existence (obviously several versions later!) I’m guessing it’s still pretty good. You might want to check it out! They also make one for socks, called the “Sock Wizard” I think.
Judy Laquidara says
I’m not nearly as prolific knitter as I am quilter so I’m perfectly happy with doing patterns I find. On Ravelry, there are thousands of patterns, many free or for a nominal fee and can be downloaded instantly.
JoAnna says
Judy I love it! I would join you, but I have 2 sweaters on the needles now. Her patterns are really pretty.
Judy Laquidara says
Thanks! I’m going to finish the scarf and make another one before I try the sweater so you’ll probably be done with both of yours before I get started.
Gwen says
Beautiful sweather! Will be a fun knit. Enjoy the knitting and the wearing.
Judy Laquidara says
You can bet I won’t be wearing it this year! 🙂
peggy says
Judy, I have no doubt that if you decide to knit a sweater, you will knit a sweater! It’s lovely.
Judy Laquidara says
I’d better do it. I’ve already bought the yarn!
Cathy S says
If you can read, and follow the instructions to knit socks, with all the increases and decreases and picking up stitches, you can do a sweater. Same instructions, same stitches, just more of it. And, it is a gorgeous sweater, well worth doing.
Judy Laquidara says
I hope you’re right. I have no idea how to get the sleeves hooked to the sweater but I suppose I can figure it out.
Amy says
Hooray for deciding to make a cardigan!!! I’ve looked at that pattern a couple of times, but I’ve got several other sweaters that I want to make first. I can’t wait to see what yarn you ordered. Was it from ESK? I would choose the lesser costing yarn too. Although it sure would look good in Tosh’s Tart colorway. ;0)
Shirley Albertson Owens (sao) says
You will have no trouble knitting a sweater. I CAN KNIT A SWEATER WITHOUT ANY TROUBLE (and I even knitted a 6 foot stuffed dinosaur once) ….but cannot *yet* knit socks. YOU CAN DO THIS…..love it!
sao in Midlothian, VA
Ava Crotinger says
I love that pattern. I purchased the Hollygrove scarf pattern and now I’m deciding on yarn. I’m slow so it will be quite a while before I get mine finished. I did get my socks finished and started on another pair that I’ve started on three times now, but it’s getting better. I also have a jacket in progress that I hope to finish by fall. Then I have a couple of other projects waiting. There are so many I’d like to do. I think I’ll try a more simple cable before I start the scarf.
Lisa says
go to this website: http://brooklyntweed.net/blog/ He does some awesome knitting. Also, http://knitty.com free patterns!!!