Kinda, Sorta, Maybe, Not Really???

9/20/2011

I spent the entirety of last night seaming and sewing-on buttons. In the process, I noticed a pretty major pattern mistake in my double seed stitch. SHIT. No, biggie, it's an asymmetrical cardigan, and the error is near the top of the small panel. I can totally RIP and re-knit. In fact, I could probably get the whole process completed before the weekend.

Lightbulb! Before I slash my seams, let's see how this thing looks.

Huh.... I anticipated a drapey, cape-like cardigan... hence the name. But HERS is definitely a sweater; not a... dress??? I knit all my pieces to the correct gauge and dimensions. Am I really a foot (more) shorter than the model?

Hmmm...maybe I don't hate it... I do kinda feel like I'm walking around in a baby llama blanket.

This is better than sweatpants. Happenstance? Can I pull this off? I tend to dress pretty, well... boring.

It is really, really cozy...

Can we take a minute to marvel at those vintage buttons.... 1930's deco...

I don't know what to do. Mike... no help.

It's in your hands. Answer the survey to leave your vote below. And, if you feel passionately, argue your case in the comments.

13 Comments

steph link

9/20/2011 01:27:52 am

It looks like a big, cozy hug! I think you look adorable in it. It's a keeper.

Hattie

9/20/2011 02:04:35 am

I'd fix the stitches...

9/20/2011 02:09:40 am

What happens when you lift your arms? It does look cozy.

Michelle link

9/20/2011 02:21:02 am

It's roomy enough through the sides that it doesn't raise when I lift my arms; the opening kinda slide up to my elbows. Though, I can totally make myself look like a flying squirrel if I laterally lift both my arms. :-)

Jenn link

9/20/2011 02:32:23 am

I would keep it the way it is. I personally love the long sweater look with leggings and jeans.

Jessi

9/20/2011 03:30:22 am

But you are a HOTT flying squirrel. I think that you need to start a new trend! I am totally diggin it. However, I would NEVER get to wear it down here.

Hallie

9/20/2011 07:22:05 am

i really like it! If you decide it's too much, you could always hand it down to your much taller sister!

9/20/2011 07:43:05 am

Always thinking, Hal! :-D I do owe you a sweater... err... pants...

Lynn link

9/20/2011 11:23:14 am

LOVE it. Leggings and boots and a bit ol' scarf.

outfit- DONE.

It's awesome.

Julie link

9/21/2011 04:10:39 am

So cute! I've seen this style everywhere. I actually love it!

Paula Morales link

9/22/2011 01:57:17 pm

Before I even read what you wrote I thought "Oh, I like that sweater. I should make that!" Keep it! I think it's very stylish and looks super comfy.

Mary link

9/22/2011 04:47:31 pm

Same with Paula, I saw pics first and thought Oooh how cute! And then read that it came out long. I love it how you're wearing it in the pictures, it's awesome. I'd go ahead and fix and keep.

rachel link

9/26/2011 07:48:53 am

i love it - i would also love to see it unbuttoned with a big scarf (not a wool scarf but like an H&M type scarf). betcha that would look awesome too :)

Tres bien ensemble

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