It is been a while since I posted a finished project here. I should rename this blog to crawling needles rather than flying. But to be fair, I completed Coraline a few weeks ago but the weather has been everything but cooperating.



I have had this pattern in my queue and the yarn for it since last year. I am very happy that I finally made it as Coraline is perfect for this summer`s weather. The sweater is fairly warm but the color is summery enough so I don`t feel too weird wearing alpaca sweater in July. I have used Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk before for my Riding to Avalon Hoodie and I would happily use it again. The weight is perfect for a warm but still pretty lightweight cardigan and I love the drape of this yarn. I also find it to knit very evenly and it blocks beautifully.



The pattern itself is incredibly well written and offered in a lot of sizes. Although the design is pretty simple, there are clever details like I-cord edgings and sewn button holes that make the pattern special.   I barely needed to do any modifications.
I decided to shorten the sleeves a little bit to go with the summer silhouette (and because I really liked the 3/4 sleeves versions on Ravelry). Other than that, I only omitted the short rows at the neck to get a slightly deeper neckline (again inspired by Ravelry).  I am really happy with my modifications and with the whole cardigan. I keep trying to come up with different outfits that would match Coraline so I can wear it.



Pattern: Coraline by Ysolda
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk in Ruby, 7 skeins
Needles: size US3 and US4
Modifications: 3/4 sleeves and no short rows at the neckline
Pictures: Dusty, my very talented Hubby. Thank you!