WIP: My Sweater
I’ve taken the plunge and begun knitting myself a sweater. Completing the baby sweater really gave me the courage to try the real thing. The pattern is the Slouchy Cardigan in Greetings From the Knit Cafe. It is a really simple, dressed down, basic construction cardigan that still looks capable of being a really elegant addition to an outfit. The book says “This is the perfect sweater to wear with your pajamas, especially on those mornings when you have to take the kids to school but don’t feel like getting dressed. It’s the sweater you wear on Sundays curled up with the newspaper or while cutting flowers in your garden on cool mornings. The flared sleeves and curly sides keep it pretty and feminine and the DK weight alpaca, worked at a slightly larger than usual gauge, keeps it light and cozy.”
Well I don’t have any kids to take anywhere, but I do love wearing sweaters over my pajamas all day (just ask Joe). Perfect for me!
Knitting commenced just under a week ago and I’ve already completed the back panel and I’m on to the right front panel. I may be able to knock this thing out before the month’s end! Then who knows… once the first sweater is out of the way I can only imagine the addiction I’ll be facing. I’ve queued countless sweater patterns. One for my mom, one for my sister, one for Joe’s mom, one for Joe… and on and on. You get the idea. I’m sure there are a few of you who know exactly the feeling.
on July 2nd, 2008 at 11:15 am
Good luck with your sweater. It seems really confortable and warm. I love all that soft wool sweaters, wearing it you feel really at home. Very nice.
on July 2nd, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Iced tea, chocolate cake-y thing, knitting. Sounds like you had a fabulous day! I can’t wait to see the final product. The green color was an excellent choice.
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