A knitted box ~
By Sarah | September 12, 2009
It was bound to happen sooner or later. I knit a box. A colossal gray tweed box. That being said, this is a super cozy sweater, which I love. The fit factor leaves a bit to be desired but that is certainly not the fault of the pattern. At.All. More the fault of me knitting the wrong size and then proceeding to block the ever loving daylights out of it, making it grow even more!
If I knit this again I would knit the smallest size as this yarn grew quite a bit plus I failed to realize the extent of ease written into the pattern or failed take into account my own measurements (DUH). Probably both. Definitely my own dumb fault. But, it’s a great pattern and would definitely make again, just tweak it a bit. Even though this isn’t the most flattering fit, I will wear it a lot. It could NOT be any more cozy.
All that being said, I now have the perfect dog walking, hayride/bonfire attending, kicking around in my pj pants, sweater for this Fall and Winter.
Love the long sleeves.
Pea green enamel pin = my effort to snazz it up a bit.
13 Comments
Jodi on September 12, 2009 at 3:45 pm.
Hey, a big cozy sweater is definitely not a bad thing for a winter in the upper midwest! I love the neckline. Plus that O.K. mug looks awfully familiar…
Carol on September 12, 2009 at 3:46 pm.
Love it!!!
Phoe on September 12, 2009 at 3:58 pm.
That looks like on seriously comfy sweater, boxiness aside.
Julie on September 12, 2009 at 4:00 pm.
It does look cozy. I LOVE the coffee mug!
Victoria on September 12, 2009 at 4:01 pm.
So cute. You make the box look fabulous.
Katie on September 12, 2009 at 5:18 pm.
While it may not be the shape you wanted, I think it works. That sweater exudes coziness. I feel more comfortable for having seen it. Nice job.
beth on September 12, 2009 at 8:13 pm.
I think you’d be adorable in any box!!! xoxo
irishgirlieknits on September 12, 2009 at 9:44 pm.
You look fabulous!! Box smox. The sweater is great on you!!
Renee on September 12, 2009 at 11:05 pm.
It’s a lovely sweater ~ looks great on you!
darlene on September 12, 2009 at 11:10 pm.
the color on you with the brooch and chambray shirt looks awesome, the coffee and water make it look totally comfy and liveable!
Emily on September 13, 2009 at 5:17 pm.
Girl, you even make a knitted box look good! Hey, sometimes I think knitting something a bit too big is better than knitting something too small…at least you can still wear it even if it is just with your pj’s.
mai on September 13, 2009 at 6:33 pm.
big & cozy = good! i think it looks super cute on you, and i love the pin
Lara on September 14, 2009 at 11:42 am.
I actually really love it! Even though it is big, it still looks super cute – and comfortable!