You can consider this part two in a series of crazy knitting jags or you can think of it, like I do, as a redo, ultimately a more successful version of the project I started last year. Apart from picking out a bunch of patterns, I've also purchased the yarn for all of them and started my first sweater.
Pattern: Boxy is a repeat from last year and most definitely at the top of my list, both because I need a light grey sweater for my capsule wardrobe and because I'm still totally in love.
Inspiration: Wile I would absolutely love to get my hands on the original inspiration behind this particular undertaking, the Forever21 sweater featured here, I've come to appreciate Boxy more in its original form.
Yarn: I picked Knit Pick's Stroll Tonal in pearlescent for this project. While it's a cheaper alternative, I'm not sure how I feel about the cream undertone in the yarn.
Pattern: Beeline although I've altered it enough (taking out the purl stitches and the yarn overs) that I may unintentionally end up with something pretty close to Brooke.
Inspiration: While my original plan was to find a sweater that could stand in for a sweatshirt, something warm and durable capable of withstanding both restless nights of travel and camping trips, I've found myself with something completely unexpected. I started out looking at Peace Love and Sweater, then a Lightweight Pullover, the Sweatshirt Sweater, the Delancey Cardigan, and the Triangle Jacket. Nothing felt quite right. I was hoping for a medium grey but kept bumping up against a multitude of irresistible golden yellow sweaters. Abouteve's Beeline (pictured) was the deciding factor; I didn't need a sweater to sleep in, I needed something in this fantastically rich color. As luck would have it the day I picked up the yarn for this sweater, I thrifted a bright blue acrylic sweater that fit the original bill, so I wasn't too far off the mark.
Yarn: I went with Cascade 220 Sport in goldenrod. I was a bit skeptical at first, but I knew I wanted to play with new yarns this year. While the yellow is a bit brighter than what I originally wanted, looking at it with the rest of my summer wardrobe it's a perfect match. It's not the hopeful yet dull golden yellow of winter; it's bright and summery.
Pattern: Division Cardigan
Inspiration: This was more of an impulse decision than the other sweaters on the list. That's not to say I didn't spend the better part of an afternoon trawling through patterns, but all in all it involved a lot less intensive decision making. I knew I wanted a cardigan for work, something plain and unadorned. I didn't want any lace work or cabling. I wanted something in grey, preferably in no more than two shades. Ultimately I decided I wanted something with the button band and bottom ribbing in a contrasting color similar to KonaSF's Enchanted Rock but with a drape and a fit similar to this Ann Taylor sweater.
Yarn: I picked up some more Cascade 220 this time in fingering weight for this project. I stuck with relatively low contrast colors (silver and charcoal) despite the slightly bolder nature my inspiration.
I also picked out patterns and yarn for a couple of hats, one to wear while traveling and the to knit while on the road. I thought about including them here but figured I should save something new for my finish object post(s).
* Photos aren't mine. They're taken from their respective ravelry pages which I've linked.
Pattern: Boxy is a repeat from last year and most definitely at the top of my list, both because I need a light grey sweater for my capsule wardrobe and because I'm still totally in love.Yarn: I picked Knit Pick's Stroll Tonal in pearlescent for this project. While it's a cheaper alternative, I'm not sure how I feel about the cream undertone in the yarn.
Inspiration: While my original plan was to find a sweater that could stand in for a sweatshirt, something warm and durable capable of withstanding both restless nights of travel and camping trips, I've found myself with something completely unexpected. I started out looking at Peace Love and Sweater, then a Lightweight Pullover, the Sweatshirt Sweater, the Delancey Cardigan, and the Triangle Jacket. Nothing felt quite right. I was hoping for a medium grey but kept bumping up against a multitude of irresistible golden yellow sweaters. Abouteve's Beeline (pictured) was the deciding factor; I didn't need a sweater to sleep in, I needed something in this fantastically rich color. As luck would have it the day I picked up the yarn for this sweater, I thrifted a bright blue acrylic sweater that fit the original bill, so I wasn't too far off the mark.
Yarn: I went with Cascade 220 Sport in goldenrod. I was a bit skeptical at first, but I knew I wanted to play with new yarns this year. While the yellow is a bit brighter than what I originally wanted, looking at it with the rest of my summer wardrobe it's a perfect match. It's not the hopeful yet dull golden yellow of winter; it's bright and summery.
Inspiration: This was more of an impulse decision than the other sweaters on the list. That's not to say I didn't spend the better part of an afternoon trawling through patterns, but all in all it involved a lot less intensive decision making. I knew I wanted a cardigan for work, something plain and unadorned. I didn't want any lace work or cabling. I wanted something in grey, preferably in no more than two shades. Ultimately I decided I wanted something with the button band and bottom ribbing in a contrasting color similar to KonaSF's Enchanted Rock but with a drape and a fit similar to this Ann Taylor sweater.
Yarn: I picked up some more Cascade 220 this time in fingering weight for this project. I stuck with relatively low contrast colors (silver and charcoal) despite the slightly bolder nature my inspiration.
I also picked out patterns and yarn for a couple of hats, one to wear while traveling and the to knit while on the road. I thought about including them here but figured I should save something new for my finish object post(s).
* Photos aren't mine. They're taken from their respective ravelry pages which I've linked.
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