OK, OK, I promise I’ll stop flooding your readers with posts, but I’m really excited that I remembered to do a me-made outfit today!
Kindly disregard my dopey-looking face. (photo by Ryan)
- shirt: J. Crew
- sweater: me-made Twenty Ten cardigan
- too-short jeans: Uniqlo
- shoes: Onitsuka Tiger by Asics
- bag: Vespa
- location: Long Island City, just a few doors down from where I lunched with coworkers (Alobar… try the beer-battered bacon, if you dare!)
This is my favorite sweater ever– I wear it as often as possible (but not quite as often as I’d like because I’m afraid of wearing it out)! I like that I can wear it with the collar buttoned up or down, and I love that it has short sleeves– they keep me from overheating in 100% wool! It was raining cats and pugs dogs this morning, so I thought I could squeeze one more sweater day in before it’s officially too warm.
The one bad thing about this sweater is that I only have two shirts I can wear under it, so it’s always styled the same way. I guess the flip side of that is that now I know a hole in my wardrobe that I can fill– long-sleeved t’s!
How was your first day ‘o’ Me-Made-May ’12? I hope it was splendid, inspired, and energizing! Oh, and if you haven’t already, be sure to check out Scruffy Badger’s first day post— I think you’re gonna like it!
Ginger Makes... 
I want that sweater! Now I really have to learn to knit…
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DO IT. I’m such a pusher for knitting, but honestly, it’s so fun, and it’s such a nice way to unwind after work! And it’s more social than sewing– you can totally hang out with your hubs while you knit! Do it!
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Awww, you look cute! Great sweater! Happy MMM!
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Thanks, lady! 😀
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A 3/4 sleeve Rendrew would be ideal to go under your cardigan. I can’t believe you’re a relatively newbie knitter!
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Thanks for the suggestion– I’m laying out fabric for a new one right now! 🙂
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Well done for taking the plunge and signing up ! I totally wanted too but would struggle for a whole month with my limited hand sewn wardrobe. Next time for sure. I can totally see why you love this cardigan IT IS AMAZING !!
I would be worried about wearing it out with over-wear too. Such an excellent job you made of it, I am envious ! I so wish I could knit that well. I loved the SB post today especially as she featured one of my favourite patterns right now, the B5747. LOVE THAT. And I am totally using it to make a sailor inspired dress ! Cant wait to see what you wear during the rest of the May Challenge. PS you NEVER look dopey, only beautiful ! :-)) xx
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You are too, too sweet! I wanna be your best friend! AND– PLEASE make the B5747 SOON! It’s absolutely adorable!
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Cool sweater! Now I’ve started knitting I’ve been thinking about how to find all the cool knitting patterns I’ll want to make. Seeing your stuff popping up on my reader will help I’m sure!
I love how you paired the grey with bright yellow 🙂
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Thanks! It’s one of my favorite combos– grey or navy with bright yellow or gold!
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Wow wee you knit a sweater!?! Impressive! I can’t wait to do Me Made May next year!! Gotta build up my wardrobe.
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Yay, we’ll have so much fun together next year!
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Great sweater! I love it! Wish I had the patience to do something similar.
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Thanks, Dawn!
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I love that cardigan! Very cool!
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Thanks, Anne! You’re too sweet!
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Oh wow, that looks like it was a lot of work! I love those colours together, the yellow is one of my favourites! Way to kick off the month.
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Isn’t yellow the best? It’s so perky and happy!
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Happy MMM! And don’t feel like you’re spamming up the reader feeds– I enjoy your posts!
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Thanks, lady! Happy MMM to you!
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Yeah, I want that sweater. You look amazing in it. I think it would look nice with a light long-sleeved blouse or a long sleeved a-line dress… So far I’ve only made scarves (but with fancy stitches!) but I have already decided this will be my next knitting project. Inspired by you! Knitting is so portable, I need to remember that whenever I contemplate lugging my sewing machine on a weekend trip…
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Every time I see your lovely projects I’m reminded that I need to learn to knit. Great outfit for your first day of MMM and looking forward to seeing more!
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Thanks, Anna! I bet you would really enjoy knitting– I can already imagine the lovely shrugs you could pair with your period dresses!
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Ooh, great suggestion! I hadn’t thought of wearing it over a dress! You could definitely make this! The directions are really clear and easy to follow, so I bet you’d have great results! The worst thing about it was sewing on all the buttons!
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Nice cardigan! I’m really inspired by your knitting. Truly!
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Thanks, Badgy! You’re too kind!
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Gorgeous sweater! Those diagonal buttons are fabulous
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Thanks so much! I was really drawn to this design because of the asymmetry– isn’t it interesting?
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Fab sweater, I can see why it’s a favourite. I love the sunny yellow underneath. x
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Thanks, milady! 🙂
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love the cardi! good job I’m an ocean away, or else I’d find a way to sneak into your wardrobe and make away with it. Instead, I might try to make one for myself. x
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Heehee, lucky for me I’m safe! You should totally make one!
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Great First MMM outfit! I love that sweater!!! Man… I really need to get off my butt and learn how to knit (it just looks so haaaarrrrddddd!!!!)
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Gal, it’s WAY easier than tailoring a jacket or drafting a fly for trousers. You’d be ALL OVER knitting. Do it! Although– it’s not super fun to knit on hot days, so maybe you can start thinking about that come fall/winter…
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That’s such a cute sweater! How do you like the Eco wool? Is it a bit scratchy? It looks like it holds up really well.
Those are the best sneakers ever.
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It’s pretty scratchy (much more so than, say, Cascade 220)– I would never wear it without something underneath. But you’re right– it wears really well, and I love its texture (not a big fan of sweaters that look spongey, if you know what I mean). Plus it’s super cheap, so that’s a plus.
Thanks! I wear them ALLLL the time. 🙂
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That sweater is all kinds of awesome. My only issue is that moss stitch gives me RSI – it’s so labour intensive.
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Oh, no! How painful! I try not to do marathon knitting as I’ve heard you can end up with carpal tunnel, and sometimes I worry that I’m straining my eyes too much sewing and knitting all the time! Who knew there were so many hazards in the self-stitched lifestyle?! (We won’t even address the budget hazards!!)
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this cardi is blinking smashing! Well done you 🙂
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Why, thanks, ma’am! You’re too kind!
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Your sweater made me sigh like a little girl looking at a piece of candy. It is positively DIVINE and I love it paired with the yellow shirt. Seriously a stunning piece – I can see why you love it so much!
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Thank you thank you thank you! 🙂
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Oh man, that sweater. Yeah. Love that sweater. Especially with the mustard top.
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Thanks, gal!
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