i’ve always held a fondness for man-styled clothing; i don’t know why, but a neat, tailored, no-frills look feels right for me.
maybe it’s because i move so fast and have little patience with clothing that requires constant and readjustment. or perhaps my small frame is easily overtaken by garments that are too complicated.
whatever the reason, the stuff i gravitate to over and over is soft, easy to pull on, simple to look at and wear.
hand knits are perfect for my life; they fulfill nearly all my clothing expectations and then some (with perhaps the exception of pants).
every sweater that i design is one that i would wear—even the slightly fancier ones. but it is a sweater like this that i will live in, pulling it out of the drawer several times a week and packing it in my suitcase when i travel.
i love that the knitted fabric has the texture of a classic woven one; it gives the garment a sense of history and background. the button detail at the side hem and neck add just the right amount of adornment, without going overboard—they are very easy to live with day to day.
whether it’s the color version or the natural, soft tailoring in just the right places ensures a great fit where it counts, allowing the knitter to decide where more might be wanted. optional side seam shaping (as in the orange sample) can be worked for a closer fit
or left out for men and women who want a slouchier, relaxed shape—as in the natural sample. not to mention the pullover/cardigan option—instructions for both are included.
shown above, the shaped cardigan (size M) in briar rose joyful, a springy 3-ply sport yarn spun from 100% polwarth wool and handpainted in michigan by my friend chris roosien of briar rose fibers. if you are headed to the maryland sheep and wool show this weekend, you can see this sample in her booth (please do stop and say hello to chris).
shown below, the pullover (also size M) with a boyfriend fit, in our very own bare naked wools better breakfast DK, a 60% merino/40% dehaired alpaca blend in color muesli (oops, that shade is gone for now but we’ll have more in a couple of weeks). erica has created a kit which includes pattern and this luxuriously soft yarn in the knitter’s choice of natural shades; please click here to check that out.
to see this sample, you’ll just have to come visit us at the bare naked wools boutique. we’ll make it worthwhile . . .
to purchase pattern only or view complete pattern information, please click here to purchase in our knitspot online shop and here to purchase in my ravelry pattern shop.
(if you wish the pattern to appear in your ravelry library, please use this ravelry store link, thanks!)
looks like it’s going to be a FABulous weekend for a wool show—please join us throughout the next few days for some virtual sheep and wool fun; we’ve got activities planned!
and of course, another pattern release in two days, plus the big reveal—did barb and i finish our sweaters in time to show them off? be here sunday to find out!
ETA: david and i finally got some modeling shots of this garment just as the sun was setting last evening—want to see them?
17 thoughts on “the mister’s”
The Sheep and Wool Festival is on my Bucket list…until then tho I will enjoy seeing your adventures here! Thanks for sharing!
wow! I love the pullover and the cardigan style. and Im really drawn to the orange color. good job!
This is my favorite of your designs. I love the clean, classic lines. This pattern is going in my library. LOVE!
One question–do you knitt in your sleep? I am with you on the clean lines, but I love shawls and scarves with beautiful lacy patterning. My husband wants me to wear girly stuff, so he’s often disappointed.
Beautiful work (as always) Anne! I have been looking forward to the release of this pattern & I have some stone soup dk on standby. Looking at the stunning version that was knit in the better breakfast blend dk though I am wondering if perhaps I should give that a try instead. . .
Oo the topic of pattern releases can you give us a hint of when we can expect the aztec mazes cardigan pattern? That is also high on my pattern wish list
Yippee! Another coveted pattern published…now to decide which version moves to the top of the list!
Beautiful Sweaters! I love them both. Have a great time at the Sheep and Wool Festival!
Love it. Another that I just must have. Thank you, Anne.
Wonderful sweaters, adding to queue immediately!
Thanks for another great design!
Wish I could make it to the show!! Love them, especially the cardigan version.
I love the casual cosy look of the Better Breakfast version. Gorgeous!
Oh.My.Gosh. I just adore this sweater. And since I just finished another Wandering Thyme today, I am just in time to start this sweater. The question is – color, or the Better Breakfast Blend. . . . After knitting with that, I can hardly stand to knit with anything else! It is my favorite of your yarns Anne. . . .
…and now here it is! I love this cardigan…it has been favorited and will be on the needles soon!
Another beautiful pattern, I too adore this sweater! Also, thanks for posting a picture of yourself wearing Ivar in the mocha Better Blend Breakfast dk. Too many choices, I need to grow another set of hands!
Saw the Mister’s cardigan at Maryland Sheep and Wool this past weekend. It was beautiful!
I already have this sweater on my needles and can tell I am going to love it. I decided I didn’t need the little tabs at the hips so I cast on the number of stitches called for in the pattern for the body (which also worked for the rib) and otherwise am following the pattern. I’m using some purple-blue Joyful from Briar Rose and AM SO HAPPY WITH HOW IT ALREADY LOOKS! Another great (and easily followed, if you’re so inclined) pattern from Knitspot. Thanks, Anne!
Love, Love, Love.
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