This week I'm going to share with you some of my recent favorite sweaters. Sweaters are a funny thing for me. There are a lot in my Favorites, and I've admired many a sweater made by friends, but I've never been convinced I have the skill to complete a sweater for myself. So all those lovely patterns are there for me to look at, but I've never considered taking the dive.
This might be the year that all changes! Lately I've been more and more intrigued by the idea of a loose-fitting cardigan of sorts that I could wear while pregnant. Right now I'm leaning towards a cardigan that doesn't button closed, but I could easily change that by adding a button at the end, right? And then, hopefully, the sweater will be useful after little baby has arrived.
So here are my most recent favorites that are potential sweaters for knitting!
All Photos by Tunney Wool Company
by Madelinetosh
Photos by WoolTherapy
This cardi appeals to me because of the detail on the back. The leaves climbing up the center back give it some interest, as well as a break from the ever-monotonous stockinette stitch. While looking through the projects of other knitters, I see that the length seems pretty varied. I would most likely knit it a little longer (if I could figure out how) because I hate it when sweaters are just a little too short. The only thing I'm not sure about on this sweater is because it is loose, it is quite baggy under the arms and around to the front. But it's still on my list of sweaters to consider.
Photos by simplebeans
I have to admit that seeing this project for the first time on a pregnant woman was what drew me in. Since I troll my "friends activity" page every day, when someone else favorited this project, so did I. The cabled collar that goes around the neck, down the front and then turns into pockets on each side is lovely. There were several versions that had a single button or hook to close it just a bit, which I thought was a great idea. This cardigan looks like something I could wear to work, but would also be really comfy lounging at home on the couch.
I hope you enjoyed a look into my favorites this week. I'll keep you updated on whether or not I have the nerve to take the plunge!
Happy Crafting!
Those cardigans look so comfortable!! I'll have to favorite them as well :)
ReplyDeleteDon't even think/stress about it, you can totally knit a sweater, and trust me, after you knit your first, you'll want to knit plenty of them!
We have awesome similar tastes! I have the first two in my favs.
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