So, how do you like my new cardigan?

[labellementeuse]

Pattern is the obscenely popular February Lady Sweater, which can be gotten free & is a really easy quick knit. I knit it in Naturally Tussock (the 10ply). Probably the best thing about knitting it was casting off and getting to immediately wrap it around my shoulders to stave off the chill. It is super-comfy and on the big side so I can really snuggle into it (it's not a bug, it's a feature...) and very warm! Although I think it probably won't do as outerwear in windy Wellington weather. Still, how clever am I?

Comments

[bad-mushroom.livejournal.com]

Ahhhh I heart cardigans! I feel naked without them... and that is such a cute color! DOUBLE LOVE.

Also, is that your parent's house or your apartment? Because it is swanky...

[labellementeuse.livejournal.com]

:D Thank you!!! I am pretty in love w/it too. ALL MINE.

HAH, it's totally my parents' place (and it's only swanky because we've lived there for a million years and they've done SO MUCH work on it it's not funny.) I love that you think I could afford it as a flat though. :P

[bad-mushroom.livejournal.com]

I rather suspected it was your parents house, honestly :P Then again, it is very possible that NZ is just infinitely classier than the States in every way...

[skadi.livejournal.com]

That is the prettiest thing! I am very, very impressed

[dazyndara.livejournal.com]

Ooh very pretty, looks all snuggly and warm :)

...now where's mine? :P

[maudlinrose.livejournal.com]

Man, that is such an awesome cardigan. :D

[clockworkflight.livejournal.com]

That is very awesome *resists temptation to add pattern to ravelry queue*

[thieving-gypsy.livejournal.com]

!!! lovely! That's a great colour too :D

[shoeless-girl.livejournal.com]

Awesome! You are super clever :D

[labellementeuse.livejournal.com]

<3 Thank you! I live to impress.

[labellementeuse.livejournal.com]

IT IS. *snuggles in it*

It's coming along! Veeery slowly! I am hoping to have down to boob-height so I can try it on you in April when I'm down for grad, so you'll see it then. (Oh yeah: I'm coming down for grad in April, can't wait to see everyone!)

[labellementeuse.livejournal.com]

:D Thank you!

[labellementeuse.livejournal.com]

Dooo eeet. It's a really quick & easy knit!

[labellementeuse.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Yeah, I'm really thrilled with it actually, esp. since I got the yarn at less than half price and didn't have much of a choice colour-wise - turned out great!

[labellementeuse.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :D

[one-2-3-4.livejournal.com]

That is so cute! I love the three buttons, it's a nice updated alternative to the boring button down cardigan. Congrats on finishing!

[lady-larla.livejournal.com]

thats lovely tui! looks amazing ! am in total awe

[karenhealey.livejournal.com]

The cardigan is pretty but your HAIR is superawesome pretty!

[sixth-light.livejournal.com]

Which reminds me: if you want a ride from the airport, you need to let me know when you're arriving! Saturday 4th, right?

[cabaiste84.livejournal.com]

Your icon owns me.

Takeable? ;P

[clockworkflight.livejournal.com]

:D It sums up much of my life.

I took it from the knitting icons community, and I've just realised I forgot to credit, but it was there for public usage so I'd say perfectly takeable.

[duskshadows.livejournal.com]

ahhh February lady!!! looks gorgeous!
man i am sooo short on knitting time lately. -_-'
well done! :D

[labellementeuse.livejournal.com]

Hi! Can't wait to see you at grad <3

I'm arriving Sunday. Um, Sunday morning. At 8:20. Um. It was the cheapest flight by a considerable margin, so.. um... I really, really appreciate you?

[labellementeuse.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I like it too! I nearly added in the buttonholes to do it right up but ultimately I'm glad I didn't, it's a nice design.

[labellementeuse.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks hon. *hugs* I miss you! Can't wait to see you in april (for grad). How are you doing? I think of you lots.

[sixth-light.livejournal.com]

So, basically: I have work on Sundays. If it's at 9.45 or 10 like it should be, I'll totally be there (we're, like, ten minutes' drive from the airport.) If it's earlier, then...I'll think of something. Or walk, and get Mike to pick you up. Shouldn't be a huge deal, anyhow.

[labellementeuse.livejournal.com]

Hah! Thank you. I just switched to Clairol (for curly hair, which is bizarre because my hair is strigh with a wicked predilection for ponytail kink) and I have to admit the extra couple bucks are making a big difference.

[labellementeuse.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon! Yeah, I'm MAKING knitting time because living at home, if I don't take time to relax I'll go crazy and KILL THEM ALL.

Hope you don't mind me visiting.

[father-turtle.livejournal.com]

After seeing your mix, I wanted to drop by. When I saw this post, I thought you might like the lyrics I wrote for my wife to the tune of "I Kissed A Girl". It's now called "I Knit and Purl".

I Knit and Purl
(to the tune of "I Kissed a Girl" by Kate Perry)



I used to mock my mother’s hands.
Her hobby bugged me.
She said her needles stopped time’s sands
And kept her mind free.
She told me her method—
“Why don’t you try it out?”
I did it like she did,
And now I can shout—


I knit and purl and I like it.
I even use a yarn swift.
Knitted and purled just to try it,
And now I don’t want to quit.
Guess I was wrong.
My mom was right.
Finished my blanket tonight.
I knit and purled and I liked it.
I liked it.



The first step is called “casting on”.
It’s the beginning.
And by the time your yarn is gone
It’s like you’re winning
It’s not just some fool’s game—
It’s very practical.
I made you a sweater.
I’m one domestic gal.


I knit and purl and I like it.
I even use a yarn swift.
Knitted and purled just to try it,
And now I don’t want to quit.
Guess I was wrong.
My mom was right.
Finished my blanket tonight.
I knit and purl and I like it.
I like it.


We knitters learn the garden stitch
And while we’re knitting we can bitch.
I think my fingers have the itch.
Too good to deny it.
And I am glad I tried it.


I knit and purl and I like it.
I even use a yarn swift.
Knitted and purled just to try it,
And now I don’t want to quit.
Guess I was wrong.
My mom was right.
Finished my blanket tonight.
I knit and purl and I like it.
I like it.