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glam lamb knit cardigian

Last weekend I finished up my last "for Elise" (<– nine years of blogging and I finally got to use that link!) project for a long time. I'm now getting started on MAKE&GIVE30 projects! SO exciting.

glam lamb knit cardigan

I went out with a(nother) knit sweater. This time it was the glam lamb cardigan that I was so inspired to make after seeing Jen's interpretation.

glam lamb knit cardigan

Since I'm allergic to color in my wardrobe, I went with white for both the body and the sleeves. And since I'm still new to this and nervous to spend a lot of money on yarn for a sweater, I used Lion Brand chunky (in fisherman) for this one. (It seemed to be a great yarn weight).

glam lamb knit cardigan

This was a very simple pattern to follow (I made no adjustments) and even adding the sleeves was easy. It came together in a few weeks and for the most part was very mindless knitting (the perfect compliment to seasons 1-2 of The Americans).

glam lamb knit cardigan

The neck part folds over and is just huge and awesome. I seriously love it though I would probably love it even more if we lived in a cold climate. I realize these photos feature Ellerie more than the sweater but that's because the hardest part of "style blogger photos" (aside from finding cool walls) is knowing that to do with your face, body, legs, and hands.

glam lamb knit cardigan

Bottom line: great pattern, fun to knit, easy to wear. Highly recommend.

other notes : my jeans, shoes, sunglasses. Ellerie's outfit and shoes.

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18 responses to “the glam lamb knit cardigan.”

  1. Carrie Avatar

    I seriously don’t think anyone would ever complain about too many photos of Ellerie. She’s so. darn. cute!

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  2. donya Avatar

    Hearing Fur Elise on the piano always reminds me of a McDonalds commercial from the late 80s. I know, random. Thanks for the throwback. And maybe one day I’ll actually pick up knitting! This is so cute!

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  3. Amanda Avatar

    Hooray! Tracy AND Elise? Can’t wait to listen!

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  4. Carly Friesen Avatar

    oooh it’s so cute! (And that link was perfect haha)

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  5. Terri Paulson-Sasaki Avatar

    The sweater is adorable, I love big sweaters. I live in California, too – so big sweaters have limited wearing time. I can wear them in my classroom, if I turn the air conditioner way down to help prevent germ growth, lol.

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  6. Sarah M Avatar

    I love it! I love it in white and how Jen made it. I love mindless knitting and I love chunky yarn.
    Sarah M

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  7. Carrie Wohlt Avatar

    Love it Elise. Especially the white yarn choice. I may have to try this one, that is after I finish my cowl.

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  8. Natalie | Circus & Bloom Avatar

    Beautiful, beautiful! ‘Tis the season for chunky knits. You’re a master!
    Circus & Bloom
    ♥♥♥

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  9. Jenny K Avatar
    Jenny K

    Love it Elise! Just wondering…how many years have you been knitting? Your projects are just so awesome!
    Loved your podcast at Creative Start yesterday… It really spoke to me. Looking forward to hear what you & Tracy have to say! Have a great day!!

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  10. Julie Avatar

    your cardigan looks so amazing!! And you and your little are so freaking adorable together. Great shots!

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  11. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Does it hang straight or is it half wrap? Like the yarn and collar.

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  12. Jen Kinkade Avatar

    I SO want to knit this now!! I could totally see myself wearing it around the house with leggings or skinnies on a chilly day.
    hurray! I love yours 🙂

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  13. kristina Avatar

    What’s next for knitting?
    You have a really nice voice to listen to by the way 🙂

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  14. elise blaha cripe Avatar

    thank you! I’ve been knitting a long time – since I was nine maybe? But I just got into doing more interesting stuff with it in the past two years. 🙂

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  15. elise blaha cripe Avatar

    Mine curls up a bit, which I think is user error. It should hang straight based on the original pattern photos. 🙂

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  16. elise blaha cripe Avatar

    I’m working on a scrap yarn blanket for make & give 30! 🙂

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  17. Mandie Avatar

    Love it. It really is glam. 🙂

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  18. Becky Avatar
    Becky

    Another knitter and “the Americans” fan here. So fun to follow your adventures. Thanks for the inspiration!

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