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Everyday Cardigan

March 16, 2009 By Carole

I told myself last Friday that if my hair came out good I’d put on the Everyday Cardigan and take some self portraits.  So here we are.  And can I just say?  Self portraits are hard!

everyday-cardigan-two

Taking self portraits involves a lot of walking back and forth.  Move the tripod closer.  Take a photo with the remote.  Walk back and check.  Move the tripod closer still.  Take a photo with the remote.  Walk back and check.  You get the idea.  It takes a while.

everyday-cardigan-one

And you feel a little silly, too.  Holding up the collar, throwing your arms out to the side, posing for no one in site – you hope!  But it was worth it because I really wanted to show you my new favorite sweater.

everyday-cardigan-back

The fit is just what I wanted and the color is great.  Sometimes it looks green, sometimes brown, but it always has those colorful flecks of blue and purple and pink and white.  I only made one modification to the pattern – I lengthened it by a couple of inches.  Easy to do and it made it much more wearable for me.

everyday-cardigan-buttons

I thought I might have a hard time finding buttons that would match but I actually found 3 different ones that I liked.  I went with these metal ones and I love them. I also love the way the collar is knit. You pick up stitches and then knit 2X2 rib and then a few rows of garter stitch. This makes a pretty little roll and I think this style collar should be used more often.

everyday-cardigan-collar

I’ve worn it a LOT since I finished it and that’s the real test. And Peace Fleece, while it may be a little bit scratchy until it’s been washed a few times, doesn’t pill!

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I guess this is all meant to say: I love it!

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  1. Kate says

    March 16, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    So. Pretty. I love it! Looks great on you, too 🙂

  2. Jean says

    March 16, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    I love that sweater. I lusted after it at SPA. I have to check my stash. I’m almost positive I bought that pattern when we visited Peace Fleece many many moons ago.

  3. Norma says

    March 16, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    The sweater, you, and your hair all look great! Peace Fleece is really, so far, the best yarn I’ve used. It does soften nicely if you soak it in a good dose of hair conditioner, too. But it always looks great, it doesn’t pill. And may I add, IT DOESN’T PILL. !!!! 🙂

  4. --Deb says

    March 16, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    Carole, it looks great! (And so does your hair.) It’s going to get TONS of wear–good for you!

  5. sue says

    March 16, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    It looks great on you, and your haircut looks wonderful too.

  6. Bossygirl says

    March 16, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    Look how cute you are! Love the sweater…my first cardigan was Peace Fleece, and it has worn SO well–it’s my favorite. Beautiful! (Like the new blogspace, too. You’ve probably been here for awhile, but I’m a little slow on the uptake *s*).

  7. jill says

    March 16, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    What a great sweater. Years ago I swiped an old fishman’s sweater of my dad’s with flecks of color in the wool. Your wool reminds me of the sweater. I cannot even figure out the dang flash on my easy-peasy camera. Setting a timer would send me over the edge! And your hair? Eat your heart out, Breck girls! (only funny if you remember the Breck ads!)

  8. jillian says

    March 16, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    As well you should! It’s beautiful! It’s a perfect fit and that yarn is stunningly rustic (is that a phrase?), so many colorful flecks.

  9. JessaLu says

    March 16, 2009 at 11:17 pm

    It looks great!! :o)

  10. Cheryl S. says

    March 16, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    The sweater is great, and so is your hair!

  11. Teyani says

    March 17, 2009 at 1:10 am

    You look sensational!
    I never have gotten the knack of self portraits,
    And the sweater is pretty fabulous too!
    Seriously, it looks like one of those sweaters that is destined to become a favorite.
    Congrats on not only a great completion, but fabulous hair, and gorgeous you 😉

  12. Laurie says

    March 17, 2009 at 7:46 am

    Not bad for working it by yourself. You are right about the collar. I have neatness issues with a plain roll from the body of the sweater. THe ribbing before it answers that perfectly.

  13. Kate says

    March 17, 2009 at 9:10 am

    It’s beautiful!

  14. Liz says

    March 17, 2009 at 10:28 am

    Looks great, Carole! I LOVE Peace Fleece…. and I’m always extolling it’s non-pilling virtues to anyone at the yarn shop who will listen to me. 🙂

  15. Karen says

    March 17, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    Beautiful sweater Carole! I like the longer length too. And of course, the colorway is fabulous! 🙂

  16. Mrs MJW says

    March 17, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    Lovely cardigan. It looks fabulous on you, and best of all you look so pleased. I just love that feeling.

  17. jessie says

    March 17, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    Congratulations on the new cardi. It looks great and I can tell it’s going to see a lot of daylight. That’s the kind of sweater everyone needs.

  18. claudia says

    March 17, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    Nice job! When I take self-portraits, at a minimum I take 50 shots. Sometimes more. Its a hard thing.

  19. Danielle says

    March 17, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    It looks great on you, Carole!

  20. Angie says

    March 18, 2009 at 8:12 am

    Gorgeous! and your self portraits are awesome. Wear it in many years of good health.

  21. Ellen Blanchard says

    April 8, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    You wore this on Tuesday – and it IS beautiful! See you soon.

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