Pink Knitted Chartres Cardigan

I first bought all the supplies and knitted a swatch for this project in October 2021.  I got round to actually starting it in September 2022... and I finally finished it in May 2026!!  Ridiculous that it took me this long - but I'm so glad I finally finished it!

It is the Chartres Cardigan by Amy Lowden - link to pattern is HERE.  Such a great, clear pattern.  This was the first garment I've ever knitted and it went well!

The yarn I used was Drops Air in colour 24 Pink.  It's a really pretty pink!

I had some mother-of-pearl buttons in my stash that went really well, I thought.

I knitted the cardigan in size S and had to size up with my needles as I am a tight knitter (and crocheter).  It should have been knitted in 5mm needles, and I used 6mm.

I would like to knit another one in a lilac colour - but I think I'll finish some other WIPSs before embarking on another one of these, after it took me so long to make this one!!

I'm so pleased I've actually knitted myself a garment - and one that I'm quite prepared to wear in public!