Spring Sweater Time: A-Line and Cables

Spring is the time I put away my heavy knit sweaters. I prefer to throw on this lighter A-line sweater with a pair of jeans to head out on cooler spring days.

This was knit in Patons Classic Wool Tweeds using their A-line Swing Jacket pattern.

The blocking was key to achieving the "swing" in this sweater. It also opened up the cables.

This is my favorite spring sweater!

Happy Spring!

I'm Gonna Knit This Sexy Sweater!

I finally discovered a sweater hubby likes and that I want to knit. A sweater worthy of my knitting needles is the tasty Urban Aran Cardigan adapted by Jared Flood from a Patons' pattern.

If you're not familiar with this pattern, the original Patons' pattern is for a woman's sweater. Jared Flood adapted the pattern to turn the sweater into a man's zippered cardigan. There are great pics at Jared's blog Brooklyn Tweed.

I'm not going to rely on my LYS for the wool. I'm going to order on-line to get a better yarn than can be bought in my small town. My first choice is Elann Peruvian Highland Chunky in mocha heather. I haven't told consulted hubby about the color selection.

One potential problem is that I do not have the pattern which is in the Patons' book "Street Smart". However, I'm optimistic I can get that on-line too!

Happy knitting!

Vintage Thingies Thursday: 1950s Sweater Pattern Book

I love flipping through the pages of vintage pattern books especially if there are color photographs illustrating the fashions of the time. I especially like this Star Sweater Book No. 92. Published by the American Thread Company in 1952, it would have only set you back 10 cents to buy!

Look at the fresh 50's faces of these models. Eyebrows and lips seem to be the focus of the face with lots of waves in the hair. The sweaters these gals are wearing are knit from the same pattern with variations in the trimming to make each individual.

This snazzy Bolero vest is knit in simple garter stitch using sport weight yarn. Sequins and beads are used to give the vest some flash. I want her blouse and skirt!

I left my favorite sweater for last. This crocheted Stole Blouse in buttercup yellow is so unique. The stole is crocheted separately from the blouse. The buttons are sewn to the blouse. Then, the stole is buttoned to the blouse. I love that!

There are more Vintage Thingies at ColoradoLady.

Happy Vintage Thingies!