Stocking stitch is widely maligned for its mind-numbing simplicity, but I find it completely soothing. I was thrilled when Hannah Fetig asked me to knit a sample of her Contented Cardi. 
Not only is Hannah (aka Knitbot) one of my favourite designers, but this swingy, drapey beauty features row upon row of lovely, meditative stocking stitch. It also has a delicate cable in the back, just to keep things interesting.
Knitting with such a luxuriously yummy yarn certainly doesn't hurt either.
I was very tempted to keep it!
Thank you Hannah for the opportunity to make this for you. I hope you are happy with the results.
You can read about the details here.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Contented
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20 comments:
René
said...
Wow, that's lovely! I want to make it. I love the color, too. Reminds me of clouds...
You're certainly right about the meditative qualities of stockinette stitch; I get the same feeling from ribbing too, haha.
Anonymous
said...
The pattern, yarn and colour are absolutely lovely - a very calm colour combined with the meditative stocking stitch - bliss!
Terri (terdotty on Rav)
Eliza
said...
I, too, find stockingnet stitch extremely relaxing...I love the cardi! Great work and beautiful colorway!
michele
said...
the little cable in the back is so sweet!
and i love stockinette stitch too. it's calming.
the yarn color is wonderful with your eyes. like it was meant to be yours.
michele
said...
opps - i just checked again and there are no photos of your eye color here - but i remember your eye color as this lovely blue. i hope i'm not mistaken and that i look like an idiot.
nicole
said...
Michele,
My eyes are indeed blue. A lovely comment like that could never make anyone look like an idiot. You are sweet!
xo Nicole
kim
said...
This sweater is amazing on you. I've observed that the more simple the knit, the more beautiful the result. There is indeed something to be said for stockinette, no?
We Blog Artists
said...
Lovely...lovely...lovely...this is probably one of my favourite colours...
You're SO talented!One day I hope to learn to knit...just need more time:-)
HUGS
Char.x
Jodi
said...
Just beautiful! Simple, elegant design -- I love the details on the back. Hannah Fettig is a genius (as are you!).
Ness
said...
Wow! Love it! I've been wanting to make her Breezy Cardigan. Seeing this only makes me want it more! :)
Margie Oomen
said...
it was fun to see that on your needles when i last visited ottawa and now to see you wearing it with such grace.
Evelyn
said...
Sometimes the simplest patterns have the most stunning results! Beautiful work and choice of yarn and color are perfect.
Celestial
said...
This is beautiful! And the color looks right up your alley. I would have been tempted to keep it too.
craftivore
said...
You do look awfully contented in this cardi, gorgeous job! I feel like there's a bit of chasm between the things that a like to knit, lots of colors, and the things that I like to wear, often simple. Must grow up to be like you. ;-)
Linda
said...
What a gorgeous cardigan, perfectly knit! I love the detail at the back.
PAMELATANG
said...
beautiful piece!
Carolyn
said...
The colour are absolutely lovely! Gorgeous cardigan.
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Sonia / COZY MEMORIES
said...
it fits you like a glove (so to speak eheh) and the color is simply beeeeautiful. It will perfect from spring to fall. I love the shape, really.
Too bad I can't knit. At all. Bah.
xoxoxo
melissa
said...
WOW. that's all i can say!
Monique
said...
I love this and I love your description of it. I can tell you enjoyed knitting it!
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