Knit for a friend, with yarn she purchased years ago in Italy (Lane Monterosa, RAB), this sweater was a joy to knit. The pattern (Classic Gansey Cardigan, by Beth Brown-Reinsel, Fall 2018 Interweave Knits) was enough to keep me interested, and the yarn a pleasure to use.
I did have to color the buttons – there are none commercially available in these pandemic times. Not perfect, as I was using what I had on hand, but close enough.
I should have made sure the garment was straight when I took the photo – it really is more even than that!
A Year of Kayaking 
Beautiful sweater:)
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It’s gorgeous! How did you color the buttons?
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I started with light blue buttons, colored with permanent marker, then overpainted with acrylics to get closer. Still not quite right, but I was working with what I had on hand. It’s not a permanent solution, but the perfect buttons (or what the recipient wants for buttons!) are not available.
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It’s really pretty your friend is very lucky ❤
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I take this as a win for me – I got to knit an interesting sweater with great yarn, and she’ll give a donation in return. Glad you like it!
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Beth, This sweater is a marvel of detail! Your friend will wear a treasure! What was the character of the wool that pleased you so much? The soft feel as it went through your fingers? Anne
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Felt good in the hand, didn’t split, good stitch definition.
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