The Dollar and a half cardi is finished and drying.
Closeup of the buttons:
I probably won’t have modeled pics before tomorrow, as it’s taking longer to dry now that all the pieces are together. I think the first picture gives you some idea of how gargantuan the sleeves are. I don’t think they’re supposed to be drop shoulders, but they are on me! Ah well… live an learn, right? It’s still a cute sweater, just not exactly the way I wanted it.
Sometimes I get very tired of having to change knitting patterns to make them smaller (designers? A size 34 is not an XS) although I will admit it has made me a better knitter. I can change top down patterns in a jiffy, but I still have some fears with sweaters made in pieces.
I have been bitten by the ripple bug. Now I simply must make my very own ripple blanket… but in what yarns? It must be machine washable, but I do not like the colors of most acrylics. Hmm… have to think about this one.
Green apples - Stitchywitch Creates 
Beautiful! I can’t wait to see modeled shots. It’s such a pretty color and I love the pattern.
Your sweater looks great! I look forward to seeing a modeled picture. I too am rippling. I haven’t officially joined the Ripple Along, but I ordered the 200 Ripple Stitch book, and bought the yarn. I’m doing shades of blue with some cream in Patons Satin for a new nephew who is yet to be born. I need it to be really washable! Look forward to seeing which pattern/yarn you choose.
Love the colour you chose. Looking forward to seeing it modeled. I understand the sizing issues… usually if the pattern isn’t in the 32 then I won’t look at it twice. Maybe I should try to do the math myself.
Very nice – you finished this so fast! I admire your focus on working on one project at a time.
oooh, i can’t wait to see the modeled photos. it looks fantastic already!