6.28.2012

and i say... it's all right :)

can i just say this was such a fun little cardi to knit? for realz. so sweet.


this is my first tfa knit, and i'm sure it won't be my last. and for those of you who aren't aware.. tanis is a canadian gal who has a gift for fibers. seriously. her yarns look sooo yummy, and i just recently had the opportunity to pet shannon's tfa yarns for the summer sweater kal.  oh.my.goodness... and not only does tanis have a great selection of hand dyed yarns to choose from.. she writes patterns as well! (not to mention her hubby used to be a chef.. so her recipes that she shares are to die for... )sigh. i want her life ;) haha and if you're looking for another awesome  yarn source... please check out her site!
i totally spend much too much time on it.. just drooling ;) gah. so lovely.



i was worried that i wouldn't have enough yarn to complete the project, but i had tonnes left over! i had originally planned to do this in a short sleeved version. no need. i probably could have added a little bit more length if i wanted to, but really... it's just fine the way it is.
soo. the details..
the pattern is called sunnyside by tanis of the lovely tanis fiber arts 
i knit the 12-18 month size
used a 3.5 mm needle, and the knit picks stroll tonal in blue violet. only one skein! and leftovers too!
and those buttons! do they ever make the cardi pop!


i opted for the garter hem, because well, i just love the garter stitch. can't help it. but also, with the variegated yarn, and with the lace (instead of cable option) i didn't want to make the cardi seem too busy. you know?


i love how it looks.

and oh my my, does it ever look sweet on the recipient. you can trust me on that one ;)
i definitely recommend this pattern. it's such a sweet knit!  and it just brightens any day. (i think, anyways).

have you knit any tanis fiber arts patterns? have you been lucky enough to knit with her yarns? come chat! the sun is out, and the coffee is especially good. xo

14 comments:

  1. You are too sweet! This knit is adorable, and your choice of buttons is just perfect!

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  2. you have a thing for buttons.... SO CUTE

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    1. haha it's true. and it's really only a new obsession! xo

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  3. Big fan of the purple, and the buttons are just too sweet. I also have not one, but two baby girls to knit gifts for. Luckily they are both due in October, so I have a bit of time.
    Check out what I've been up to on the blog! I think I'm finally back.
    xo

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    1. yippeee hannah! i've missed you!!! well here's a couple of patterns you could knit for the girls! this one, and the maile one i posted about last week :) off to check your blog! xo

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  4. Love the cardi. The buttons are a great choice! I am hoping to treat myself to sone Tanis yarn....maybe even this year!

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    1. oooOOoo i hope you do get some tfa yarn!!! though i'd be super jealous ;) xo

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  5. Very pretty cardi! I too love Tanis' blog. I went through so many back pages yesterday that it was ridiculous. I love that they built a dyeing studio in their back yard, makes me want her life too!

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    1. thank so much! and i totally agree.. i wish i had a studio in my back yard... with the snow around. sigh... oh and did you see her recipe for those roasted tomatoes?!!? holy cow. i'm hungry all over again now. ;) xo

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  6. How did I miss this - I think my blog reader isn't picking everything up - how totally cute and gorgie, and with the sweet daisy buttons - *swoon* xx

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    1. aww thanks so much! it's a definite fave f.o for sure! xo

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