The Beginning of Something Beautiful

I have now been working on my first cardigan sweater for a little more than a day and THIS is what I have to show for it. 6 rows of garter stitch plus 2 rows of the Mussel Stitch from this lovely little pattern:  http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=5033&lang=us .
And yes, I changed my mind about my shrug again. I just thought this was lovelier. And maybe a bit simpler. And I believe I may have been wrong about the latter statement! It took me starting this pattern three times, contemplating substituting cables for the mussel stitch and watching a YouTube video several times to finally get me on the right track! Anyway, I'm excited about how this will turn out.
FYI if anyone decides to partake in this pattern:

Oh! and another lovely little thing that is just beginning - I planted some herb seeds and they are sprouting! Here's a sprig of the basil I planted, compliments of Josh Michel, who clicked the shutter button on my little camera :) I am very much looking forward to throwing in some fresh herbs with some tomatoes and chicken!

Staghorn Cable Neck Wrap

ok, as this is the first time ever formally writing a pattern, I apologize in advance for any mistakes! Please let me know if any of this is unclear and I will definitely try to revise!! Feedback is much appreciated :) :)






I used 1 skein of Cascade Pastaza in White with size 10 needles, I encourage you to use whatever yarn and needle size suits your fancy - I just wanted this to knit up quick so I used relatively large needles! It's been great to add a little warmth to my early Spring wardrobe!!
















CO 40 stitches - leave a long tail
Ribbing:
k2, *k4, p4* rpt to last 6, k6
k2, *p4, k4* rpt to last 6, p4, k2
Repeat these 2 rows until you have about an inch of 4x4 ribbing

Staghorn Cable (from Interweave Press Cables & Arans):
The actual cable stitch is centered and involves 16 stitches:
Foundation row (WS): purl
R1 (RS): k4, C4B, C4F, k4
R2, R4, R6: purl
R3: k2, C4B, k4, C4F, k2
R5: C4B, k8, C4F
Repeat rows 1-6 and on either side of the cable panel work 10 moss stitch and 2 reverse stockinette stitch until wrap reaches desired length

Repeat 1 inch of 4x4 ribbing as before
With a crochet hook, weave the long tail from beginning in a couple stiches and chain a button loop. Weave in ends and block. Sew button on opposite end from button loop.

 

 and Voila!












Abbreviations:
C4B = right leaning 4 stitch cable. slip two stitches onto cable needle, hold in back, knit 2, knit 2 off cable needle
C4F = left leaning 4 stitch cable. slip two stitches onto cable needle, hold in front, knit 2, knit 2 off cable needle