Kaleidoscope Cardigan- Test for Baudidesigns

Meet Masha!  Isn't she gorgeous?  This is my little sister.  Little in birth order and size.  At 4'9 she's still the biggest personality I know! 

This month marks 19 years that we have spent in the USA.  #fromTikhvintoTexas has become my official hashtag.  Russia seems to be a lifetime away.  However, it is still the childhood home we used to know.  And, each year, we celebrate where we come from.  We thank our parents for taking on the challenge of raising us.  Adoption is a difficult journey for everyone involved. One that has left us blessed beyond belief.

Not long ago, we celebrated as a family of four.  Today, we have added four kiddos to the mix!  I still cannot believe that my little sister is a mother of three. Or, that I have a precious one of my own.

Part of this year's celebration was gifting this beautiful Kaleidoscope Cardigan to Masha.  She modeled it for me during our visit to Dallas. Admittedly, I was very nervous photographing her.  She owns Twinling Photography and is extremely talented behind the camera. In fact, everything I know about taking pictures, has been a result of her teaching.  I learned a bunch during our little session. 

This pattern was a design feature from Barkley Audiffred!  It was an absolute pleasure to get the opportunity to test for her.  The cardigan is a great summer knit. Yes, even in Texas!  My sister plans on wearing it to the office.  And, I will be knitting this again. 

I adore the loose fit of this piece.  It is flowy and dreamy.  Also, this color is called Oxblood.  Such a rich shade of red/pink.

She is so beautiful! Obviously, we had to show off her fan ink!  She has been a Sailor Moon fan since childhood.