Further evidence of my love affair with cheap yarn, here lies a special flash from my past. It’s all washed and getting ready to go UP to Northern Lower Michigan this weekend.
This is a cropped Aran cardigan, made from a Vogue Magazine pattern (I don’t have it anymore) that my Mom had, year unknown. I made it about 10 years ago and it’s something I’m wearing all the time this Spring – it’s short, it’s textured, it’s now…
It’s also made from Peaches’nCream Cotton Yarn. I think. I remember it came on a cone and was probably best meant for a dishcloth but why pay attention to little things like that when you can fantasize! I believe the original yarn called for was Rowan Handknit DK cotton – in my infinite wannabee yearnings, this was the best my pocketbook could do.
And how now, cash cow? Actually, not too bad! This got softer and better with every washing – and since it was cropped to begin with, a little shrinkage didn’t hurt TOO much. I actually was totally naive about shrinkage in that era – even though I owned jeans that shrank in length, I didn’t grasp the fact that 100% cotton yarn almost always shrinks, (unless it is pre-shrunk and then it still might shrink!) Now, in the New Age of Yarn Awaremess that I live in, I swatch, wash AND dry the little bastards to see *exactly* what I can expect.
Bottom Line? I’m pretty darn lucky – this sweater made it in spite of my ignorance!
It is absolutely gorgeous! All hail the powers of Sugar N’ Cream!!!
This is a touching testament to the Power of Peaches & Creme. I adore it. I am convinced that Rowan Denim is the exact same quality of cotton. Nothing wrong with it, provided you are willing to wait for it to soften up a bit. xoxo Kay
Beautiful textured sweater, my dear! You’ve got the gift for both design and execution.
Oldies but goodies are the best!
Between you and those Mason-Dixon chicks, I’m thinkin’ I should buy some stock in Peaches and Creme!
I’m so envious when I see people who have successfully made garments using Peaches ‘n’ Cream cotton. They have some great colors, but everything I make with it comes out horribly.
You were protected by the Yarn Goddess! Otherwise, you might have abandoned the whole affair entirely. The cardi is gorgeous!
This sweater is what my dad would call an “old friend.” :-)
I love that sweater! I think it’s held up admirably. I was just looking around for a yarn for CeCe and couldn’t find a silk I liked and wondered if this stuff might work. I wish I could get my hands on that Vogue pattern, it’s divine.
Hey, I like Sugar and Cream! Beautiful sweater.
How cute! There’s not a thing wrong with frugal knitting…now, if only I could master it. :D
And it’s a timeless classic that you’ll probably wear for another 10 years!
Colin Firth.
Totally cute. I used to knit for my nieces and nephews in Suger & Cream. I wonder why I stopped?
I could only wish my early efforts could stand the test of time so well!
Just beautiful!
Ann & Kay would give you a big Peaches’N’Cream thumbs up.
It looks pretty darn good.
I’m impressed that such a “cheap” yarn has held up so well over so long and so many wearings. It still looks great!
I love it. That “cheap” yarn shows the pattern and stitches so crisply! It’s a Champagne sweater on a beer budget!
It’s a gorgeous sweater, too! “Cheap” doesn’t always equal poor quality. No need to apologize for humble yarn, eh? Bad Ass knitters don’t apologize for anything! I just got Wendy Knits book — so, are *you* writing one? All those hush-hush Chic Knits designs going in the sidebar . . .
Very nice! It’s great to see a handmade garment that just lasts and lasts with care.
Bonne, I am undone! Peaches and Cream? I gotta admit
Wow! I’ve been using the wrong cheap yarns… I know how soft it washes up, but I always thought it would be too heavy for a sweater.
Oooh – you’re alot smarter than I was back then – that yarn IS very heavy – I’m lucky this is a cropped cardigan otherwise it would weigh a ton!
Wouldn’t do it again, for sure…