f.o. : morchella.
The Morchella Cardigan by Whitney Hayward was on my list for awhile and I bought the gorgeous Harrisville Shear yarn back in the winter with this exact project in mind. And then I didn't knit, for awhile. Finally, this May, I cast on.
I couldn't be happier with how this one turned out. The Shear is a gorgeous undyed yarn to work with; it has this loft while keeping shape. A dream. The channel rib stitch of this cardigan gave some interest and the button band, while a lengthly part of the process, is gorgeous in the finishing. If you hate seaming button bands, this one might not be for you. I'm so pleased with all the details--this is definitely a great staple cardigan.
I knit this one at the smallest size and went down a needle size because I decided I wanted less ease in my finished garment; I didn't do a swatch on this one (eek! I got impatient) and so the fit is great--but I could have done with a little bit more oversized. Don't know if that would have been second size, smaller needles, or smallest size needles called for--if I swatched, I'd know the answer to this. Sometimes, I just can't be bothered. It's a habit of mine, and not a great one.
My ravelry notes are here. Do yourself a favor and knit this one.