I finally closed the gap between the two sides of the collar last night. Three times I tried to graft it properly, I didn't loose my patience but calmly graft, undo, graft while uttering knit, purl, knit, purl under my breath. In the end, the gap was woven and looks somewhat like seed stitch ... well from a very far distant that is. So I'm not going to show you a close up. Life goes on, I'll brush up on my grafting skills in my next project that calls for it.
CY hasn't tried it on yet, it is starting to look too small to me now, and a bit boyish. It should fit her this Fall and I'll gladly pass it on to the little nephew who is the recipient of the earlier Train Track Slipover, just hope my sil won't mind which side the buttons are on. The light has been poor this morning, cloudy skies. But I can't resist doing another Elli shot: FO still life on fabric.
Here's the back. Just don't look at the collar.
And the front. Remember to move your eyes away from the collar. Actually, I don't like how the back neck seam is showing up too although it would not be noticeable when worn.
And the fabric is gorgeous, isn't it? It's a chita from Tania. I'll try to get some action shots later this week. I'm going to cast on for my Socktoberfest socks now although I really should be packing up, we're leaving for Singapore to visit my family on Thursday.
I love it; for some reason I always think cables make little ones very grown up. And the collar looks perfect from here!
Posted by: joy | Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 10:31 PM
Trellis looks awesome! And no, I can't see the grafting from the pic either. :) I don't have any kids or nephews but if I did, I'd definitely make this!
Posted by: Peggy | Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 10:43 PM
That is beautiful. I think the collar is great too - don't worry about it!
Posted by: Lauren | Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 10:58 PM
Oh my, it's gorgeous!!!! I love it. I hope my Must Have Cardigan (sort of similar to this pattern) will come out just as beautiful as this!
Posted by: Claudia | Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 11:06 PM
Your Trellis looks AWESOME!! I love it! And you know, noone else is going to even notice any of the imperfections you think are there!
Posted by: nova | Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 11:07 PM
LOVELY!
I totally feel your pain on the seaming. Esp. seed stitch. I need to take lessons in just seaming. You know what my main issue is though? I have NO patience.
I think it turned out really well and I am sure it will be much loved! I want to make one in my size! :)
Posted by: Courtney | Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 11:11 PM
I think it is lovely! If I were your sil, I would never mind anything at all ... look at all those work and think if I had to make this myself!
Posted by: Agnes | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 12:07 AM
This sweater is fabulous, beautiful knitting! Very stylish too, for this fall, sweaters are so hot! I hope it fits your daughter. Happy family visit!
Posted by: Veronique | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 12:25 AM
I don't think it's too boyish at all. It looks very classy.
Posted by: Jenn | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 12:44 AM
Gorgeous! And the collar looks great!!!
Posted by: diana | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 01:55 AM
No reason to be shy about the collar - looks great from here! Also, the vest you just finished the other day is simply adorable!
Posted by: grumperina | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 02:37 AM
I just love how your trellis turned out. I think it's lovely. You could sew a little strip of grosgrain ribbon over the seam inside the collar if you wanted to cover it up. It would be a nice little added touch. But, it doesn't need it, as like you said it won't show when worn.
Posted by: katie | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 03:46 AM
It looks lovely! Bravo. I'm working on the same sweater but I'm still in the beginning stages and haven't hit the pattern repeats yet. I'm making the 12 mos size, so I'm hoping to give myself some time. It will be my first cable sweater.
I can't tell that the collar look different. Look great to me!
Posted by: Aimee | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 04:20 AM
That sweater looks great, well done with the seaming and grafting. My skills need improving, but yours look good. Cant wait to see the modelled shots, and I hope you enjoy your holiday too.
Posted by: Sue | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 07:51 AM
it looks totally awesome. The buttons go soo well with the yarn you choose. Can't wait to make this when baby time comes :)
Posted by: Kelly | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 08:01 AM
This is beautiful!!! I LOVE the collar! Quit being so dang picky!!!!
PS - I lived in Hong Kong for four years - out on Lamma Island. I loved it!!! I was out last summer again, but didn't see your LYS list until after I'd gotten back! boohoo!!!
Posted by: Kim | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 12:28 PM
It's a fine cardigan, love the nice fat cables and seed stitch, and don't worry about the collar. I have trouble seaming ribbing, so I cannot imagine seaming seed stitch!
Posted by: erin | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 12:33 PM
The cables look incredible. Dun worry bout the collar and stuff, enjoy this FO dearie! Everyone else is! :)
Posted by: lauray | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 06:22 PM
Lovely little knits, both this and the vest! Beautiful work! :-)
Posted by: terhi | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 08:13 PM
CY will look so stylish with this sweater and gray is the colour for this winter. I love the seed stitch for the borders.
Have a great trip!
Posted by: mimi | Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 10:15 AM
That's perfect, I love it. :)
I wished I would knit something like that!!
Posted by: Lillian | Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 11:52 AM
Love the color of your trellis. Hope you have a good visit & weekend.
Posted by: brooke | Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 12:35 PM
this is so beautiful!!
Posted by: Jen da Purse-Ho | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 11:45 AM
Your daughter is too cute!!! The cardigan is very nice
Posted by: bernie | Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 05:21 AM