10.21.2014

the battle of the brights in my #projectsweaterchest

It's all about color today on this second installment of #projectsweaterchest. The brighter the better...or is it? Usually when I think of sweaters that get worn a lot, I think of ones knitted in more neutral colors like grey or tan or grey or black or grey.


But surprisingly, this loud green cardigan is in heavy rotation year round. My favorite way to wear it is with one of the many grey or navy tops in my closet. It adds a much needed pop of color during the winter months, yet also feels just right during those early chilly days of Spring. The vibrant green also pairs well with purple or royal blue for an added burst of color and fun. I have always been tempted to knit another version in...you guessed it...grey. The pattern is Nanook by Heidi Kirrmaier, knitted in Quince & Co. Lark in the snap pea colorway. It's a good one.
 

Sadly, not all brightly colored sweaters get as much attention or admiration. I can count on 2 fingers the number of yellow items in my closet. The above sweater was a classic case of not thinking before casting on. Granted the yellow looked more like a vivid gold in the skein, but still, what on earth was I thinking to knit a retro looking sweater which would have been adorable in black or grey (like this example) but instead I chose to go with yellow resulting in a giant lemon of a sweater? The only thing preventing me from frogging this one is the fantasy that one day many many years from now, a little girl, possibly one of my great great granddaughters or grand nieces, will discover this sweater buried deep in the chest, exclaim with delight and use it for playing dress-up. So back in the sweater chest it will go.

7 comments:

  1. i've got to go with you on the grey or black...that would be a dynamite sweater in either of those (non) colors. Sometimes I do just what you did, though......I just felt like knitting with a color; knowing full well I'd never ever ever wear that color. Ah, the crazy things knitters sometimes do.

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  2. I love the green, and I admit that I need to knit with more color. You are inspiring me. I don't hate the yellow, it is such a happy color. I own one pale yellow shirt, but I'd give that sweater a try.

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  3. Nooooo!!! You must wear the gold sweater!! Pair it with orange or blue. I love it! And the green is def my color.

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  4. The green sweater is absolutely stunning in it's fit and color on you. I have been drawn to more color the past year or so in my knitting. Have you ever seen the pattern Neon? The irony is the yarn I've stashed for it isn't nec. that bright. Maybe I'll knit it this spring in something nice and bright...

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  5. Overdye the yellow sweater, no need to give up on it, and if you hate the results, no harm done!

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  6. I like both of these. You can warm them up with darker neutrals like a deep brown or with a neutral plaid skirt or button up. Boots and scarves also add a fall vibe.

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  7. Hello There ! Beautiful items. I love them both and I would purchase them in a heartbeat. I get weak when I see anything in a kelly green or bright greens. This is my favorite for a cardigan. Things have so changed regarding the old standard rule of muted tones for our work horse sweaters and cardigans. Thank goodness. ~~ Now that I think about it I have a few yellow blouses in my closet but not one single yellow sweater. I must work on that. Gorgeous sweaters anyway and I must go back on your posts to check out your other goodies.

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