Here I am, on the way to the airport last week . . . wearing my finished sweater.
And the sweater is (to quote P!nk) . . . F**kin’ Perfect.
While it was a bit warm for this particular sweater on that particular day, it was . . . f**kin’ perfect for the airplane, where I always tend to be cold. And it was . . . f**kin’ perfect for the Bay Area in springtime, where the mornings and evenings are quite chilly . . . even if things heat up during the day. (I wore it every day.)
It is actually just . . . f**kin’ perfect for me in every way. Easy breezy layering (which is my basic style). Black (like 80% of my wardrobe). Dress-downable (think sweatshirt). Dress-upable (think funky with a skirt). Not fussy (at all).
I’m going to make another one.
But not immediately.
(I’m scrambling a bit right now, having just returned home from my trip. I will be adding the knitterly details and more photos to my Field Notes . . . eventually. In the meantime, it’s this sweater in this yarn. Without the pocket. Which was kinda awkward looking, truth be told.)
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How about you? What are you making these days?
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LOVE!!! It really looks fab on you. I am so tempted to make one.
It is indeed perfect — perfect fit, perfect style, perfect color! You earned some special knitting points for knitting a black sweater, too.
Great sweater on you! I’m tempted to make one. I agree…extra credit for making it in black!
Definitely perfect! I like to wear black but have never knit myself a black sweater. I’m inspired!
I just finished a pair of socks and have plans to start the Ishnana cardigan.
It is gorgeous! It fits perfectly as well! And who doesn’t need the perfect black sweater in their wardrobe!? (Welcome home!! It sounds like you had a fantastic trip!)
Beautiful sweater Kym and perfect color!
During book club last night, I cast on for my own Shakerag Skirt, finally. Same Stormy yarn as yours. I hope mine turns out as well.
It looks great on you!
And I’m a huge fan of Atlas yarn!
That is absolutely perfect for you! I love it and I’m so happy you’re happy with it!
Can’t beat a sweater that you want to wear every day! Yay.
F**kin’ Perfect!! Gotta add that sweater to my list. Do you have a color in mind for the 2nd??
What a fantastic addition to your hand-knitted wardrobe, Kym – it’s f**** perfect!!
That is just the best feeling when you know what you want your garment to look like and then you knit it! Well done! (And now maybe you want to consider a Hitchhiker to go with it?)
What a great sweater! One of these days I will knit a black sweater. Just haven’t found the right yarn, yet. I cast on a new sweater yesterday and my entire mood lifted!
Your sweater looks so comfy and perfect for any occasion!
Would the pattern be easy to shorten by about 2- 3 inches?
Looks perfect!
You picked a perfect sweater! It’s an always sweater as you’ll have to think of reasons not to wear it rather than why wear it. So, so perfect.
It is indeed – good call on the pocket and those high slits make it f**ng perfect indeed.
What a wonderful sweater Kym!
Wow, Kym, that sweater looks great on you. I am not a “black” person. Dark neutrals simply don’t look good on me. Wish they did! But you are making me want one in deep red – for me red is the new black:). Love those dropped shoulders!