Just What I Needed
02/19/2020
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Let's start today's post with a soundtrack, shall we? (And this one is worth clicking into! It's a live performance by The Cars when they appeared on on The Midnight Special back in 1978.)
Way back last winter, I decided I needed a gray cardigan in my life. And then I proceeded to get distracted by many a colorful sweater. And holiday knitting. And pretty much anything BUT a gray cardigan. (I also had a hard time deciding on the right pattern, because I had something particular in mind . . . and I already had the yarn. So that did complicate things a bit.) (Do you know how many sport-weight cardigan patterns there are out there to choose from?) (Many. There are many.)
Anyway. I finally started knitting my gray cardigan on New Year's Day.
And, yeah. It was a bit of a slog.
And, yeah. I whined about it.
But. In the end?
It's . . . just what I needed!
you always knew to wear it well . . .
and you look so fancy I can tell . . .
I guess you're just what I needed . . .
just what I needed!
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Oh my! It is PERFECT, Kym! I predict that this will get some heavy rotation! (and what a great pattern you picked from the gajillion choices!)
Posted by: Kat | 02/19/2020 at 08:22 AM
Oh Kym! What a marvelous sweater. I absolutely LOVE it and it looks SO GOOD on you! The slogging was well worth it.
Now...what's up next? More color???
Posted by: Vera | 02/19/2020 at 08:36 AM
Absolutely perfect! That sweater is so worth the wait and the slog. You do look so fancy!
Posted by: Bonny | 02/19/2020 at 08:52 AM
Love it! You'll get so much wear out of it. It came together quickly!
Posted by: Patty | 02/19/2020 at 09:15 AM
It's terrific! I predict you will wear it over and over and over!
Posted by: Carole | 02/19/2020 at 09:39 AM
Beautiful sweater and I love the gray color. It is an elegant sweater and fits you perfectly!
Posted by: eileen | 02/19/2020 at 09:48 AM
That cardigan is so perfect and is so well done! I think you're likely to wear it to pieces!
(Also, just as an FYI, I had to use a different browser to comment/see comments. Not sure why Typepad isn't playing nicely with Firefox today.)
Posted by: Sarah | 02/19/2020 at 10:59 AM
So classic! Grey is my staple neutral, light , medium,charcoal, it doesn’t matter. This pattern just may have popped in my favorites on Rav. The edging really gives the sweater that something special.
Posted by: Geri | 02/19/2020 at 11:51 AM
Love the gray sweater. You did a professional job. It looks good on you!
Posted by: Sybil | 02/19/2020 at 12:32 PM
That is an amazing sweater.
Posted by: Kim Sheehan | 02/19/2020 at 03:57 PM
Looks great, Kym! I'm knitting a gray pullover "sweatshirt" type sweater with pockets. I know I'll love it but it's a drag right now...I'm about 1/2 done. Just think of all the snazzy colors you can wear under your gray cardigan!
Posted by: Marilyn | 02/19/2020 at 04:22 PM
Oh, what a great sweater! I love the interesting ribbing! And gray - gray is my favorite -- maybe not "color" but certainly to wear! I've wanted to try Quince & Co yarns but haven't yet. Congratulations!
Posted by: Pam | 02/19/2020 at 05:41 PM
Looks great! It’s funny how “grey blobs” (your words, not mine😉), turn into “wear all the time” sweaters...so glad you’re happy with it!
Posted by: Julia in KW | 02/19/2020 at 06:38 PM
You and the sweater look fabulous together. Isn't it nice when a sweater turns out to be a good dream. I am seriously considering knitting a gray pullover from a pattern I bought last winter. Seems like gray would go with everything I usually wear.
Posted by: Jane | 02/19/2020 at 07:52 PM
AWESOME Kym!! I have Chickadee in my stash - sadly not enough for long sleeves, but I do have plans for a short-sleeved pullover. I think it's the perfect weight for our climate ... for spring!
Posted by: Mary | 02/20/2020 at 08:10 AM
Simply lovely!
Posted by: Debbie | 02/20/2020 at 10:42 AM
This sweater is a success! You really hit this one out of the park. You'll be wearing it for years to come. Every sweater has moments of SLOG, but this one had a big payoff!!
Posted by: Margene | 02/20/2020 at 08:28 PM