Garnet Cassie - Finished!

My Garnet Cassie came off the blocking mats yesterday afternoon.  I do love this pattern, this color, and this yarn.  It really is wonderful when all the factors come together so beautifully.  I did forget to switch to the US 6 needle when I got to the bottom ribbing, but I didn’t realize it until I had already worked several rounds and I wasn’t going to tink back, or change partway through, and I really don’t think it matters.

I wore my Foxglove Cassie this past Friday for a Fruity Knitting Knit and Chat.   The hosts didn’t show up (they are in the middle of retreats they are also hosting), but the Shetland patrons that did show up had a nice visit that went for 2 hours!  It was actually more fun just because it was more relaxed.  It is a warm top, even worn on its own, and very comfy.

Pattern:  Cassie Slipover by Sarah Kaub

Yarn:  Sundara Yarn Extra Fine Aran Merino

Needle:  US 6 (4.0 mm neck & armhole edging), US 7 (4.5 mm, body and bottom ribbing)

Garnet Cassie - Neck and Armhole Edging Done!

This weekend I reached the end of my second skein, so I grabbed another skein and worked the neck ribbing and the I-cord edging for the armholes.  That way, when I’m done with the body, I’m done.

At this point I have worked 24 of the 67 rows I need to work on the body before I work the bottom ribbing.  I’m already planning my next garment project, which will be made out of some of my handspun yarn.

Pattern:  Cassie Slipover by Sarah Kaub

Yarn:  Sundara Yarn Extra Fine Aran Merino

Needle:  US 6 (4.0 mm - ribbing and armhole edging), US 7 (4.5 mm - body)

Garnet Cassie - Bodice Done!

Last night I finished up the two charts that complete the bodice and get you to the underarm join.

As with my Foxglove Cassie, I extended the straight section before the increases to give me more armhole depth.  The knitting is easy, the yarn is wonderful, and the color is great.

Pattern:  Cassie Slipover by Sarah Kaub

Yarn:  Sundara Yarn Extra Fine Aran Merino

Needle:  US 6 (4,0 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)

Garnet Cassie - Yoke Done!

I have not been completely neglecting my Garnet Cassie, and last night I finished up the yoke.  This part involves five charts - knitCompanion to the rescue on that score!  At this point I am ready to switch to the front bodice chart, joining the two front pieces and casting on stitches to bridge the gap between them.  The pattern actually has you start the front bodice chart immediately after binding off the shoulder stitches  with the right front piece.  I am not doing this.  I did not do this on my Foxglove Cassie, and I am not doing it here.  I suppose it is to avoid cutting your yarn and reattaching, but I don’t mind weaving in an extra end or two.  What I do mind is a missing row and a missing increase on the right front, especially when there is a cable design involved, or any stitch pattern other than straight stockinette.  Well, actually, I just object on principle.  It is the engineer in me.  So I completed 32 rows on both front pieces, and they have the same number of stitches, so when I work the first row of the front bodice chart I will only cast on 6 stitches instead of 7, as the pattern calls for.  One benefit of having that tail between the two front pieces is that I can use it along with my working yarn to work a long tail cast on, which has the happy side effect of securing that end.

Pattern:  Cassie Slipover by Sarah Kaub

Yarn:  Sundara Yarn Extra Fine Aran Merino

Needle:  US 6 (4.0 for the ribbing, when I get there), US 7 (4.5 mm)

Garnet Cassie - Cast On!

After finishing up my Tredegar Scarflette, I did cast on another Cassie Slipover.  This is the same yarn base as my Foxglove Cassie, but in the Garnet Amaryllis colorway.

The darker yarn does make this a little bit of a challenge, especially in the evening, so I’ve been using my Lumos neck light when I’m working on it.

Pattern:  Cassie Slipover by Sarah Kaub

Yarn:  Sundara Yarn Extra Fine Aran Merino

Needle:  US 7 (4.5 mm)