What did I just say yesterday--that I was tired of posting outfit photos? Well, yeah, but I also said that when I have a new me-made garment to debut, I'll be posting about it. And I do, so I am. :)
I'd hoped to debut this cardigan during SSS, but the weather didn't cooperate. But today's the day!
I'm really pleased with this sweater. It was enjoyable to knit (top-down! no seams!), and I absolutely love the yarn. It's very possible that I might make this again sometime in another color.
PROJECT DETAILS:
- Pattern: Featherweight by Hannah Fettig
- Yarn: Cascade Heritage Silk, color 5642
- Needle: US 4 (3.5 mm)
- I did the edging around the front in K1P1 rib instead of stockinette stitch, to keep it from rolling
I should also mention the dress, which I made two years ago but I don't think has ever appeared on the blog. It's Simplicity 2703, made from a cotton print I bought on one of my trips to Surplus City. Great pattern, and again, I could see myself making another version in the future. If I do, I think I'll add a few inches of length to the bottom of it, because it does ride up a bit when I sit in my chair.
Perfect weather for a sleeveless dress with tights and a cardigan. And this outfit will take me from day to night, as I have a date after work to celebrate eight years of marriage to my sweetie, Anthony (aka Adverb). We'll be having dinner at this yummy Lebanese restaurant. Mmmm...tabbouleh....
The dress is adorable, and so is the combination of a red cardigan with red tights!
Posted by: Eternal*Voyageur (Venusian*Glow) | Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 04:14
Holy CATS. I love this outfit, head to toe! The colors make me happy, the print in the dress blisses me out, and hey, boots :)
Posted by: Cynthia | Friday, October 14, 2011 at 07:45
Gorgeous!!!!:-)
Posted by: Sølvi | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 14:19
Thank you all! I love this reddish-orange, and since it's one of the colors on the print of the dress, I think it helps me wear the purple a little better than I would otherwise.
Posted by: Stacy | Wednesday, October 05, 2011 at 11:27
Since this outfit features loads of red AND boots, you know I adore it. ;)
Posted by: Sally | Wednesday, October 05, 2011 at 09:34
It looks great. I love this outfit. Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Camelia Crinoline | Wednesday, October 05, 2011 at 00:22
Very cute outfit! You and I have similar coloring, so I can see this working for me. I love red, but I usually avoid purples. This totally works, though. I would definitely wear it. Thanks for showing me something new to try.
Posted by: Sandy | Tuesday, October 04, 2011 at 20:28
Cute, cute, cute!
Posted by: Melissa | Tuesday, October 04, 2011 at 19:41