Dreaming of a Chilly Saturday

I have been a little lax in the commitment I made last month to post more often. The thing is, and I know a lot of you will completely understand, I am an obsessive knitter. Once I have a project in hand, all I want to do is work on it. Stopping to write a blog post, or do laundry, or whathaveyou, is just not anywhere on my radar.

A few weeks ago I went stash diving and decided to make myself a gigantic cozy sweater to wear to Rhinebeck. I have lots of discontinued yarn in my stash that I can't design with but that I love too much to give away, sell, or donate. One of these yarns found its way onto my needles - 7 precious skeins of Queensland Kathmandu Chunky, a scrumptious blend of merino, silk, and cashmere. I wanted to make one of those sweaters that you see all the time in romantic comedies. You know the one, it's huge and slouchy and the lead actress wears it as she drinks too much wine and laments what could have been in an impossibly beautiful downtown loft.

Now I am no rom-com heroine, but I do love a cozy sweater. I wear them as outerwear, layering on scarves, hats and mittens until the winter winds finally force me to get out a real coat. From the moment I purchased the Kathmandu Chunky, this sweater is what it was always meant to be. So I knit like a woman possessed. And before I knew it -- it was chunky yarn after all -- I'd made myself that sweater that I'd dreamt of.  It is a wonderful thing when that image you had in your head slips off your needles so effortlessly. Trust me, this is not often the case in my knitting life.

Sofie is modeling it here, and in my size it is truly enormous on her. A quality she finds delightful. I will need to hide this one well, or it will end up on her back for most of the winter.

Now if only it would be cool enough on Saturday to wear such a sweater. 

Comments

[Beverly]

Sofie isn't the only one who wants to steal that sweater!!

[Jani]

Hmmm. I was relishing this unseasonable weather until I read this. Now I want a crisp northwest breeze, a big comfy sweater, and maybe a mug of hot cocoa. Casting on!

[gale zucker (she shoots sheep shots)]

I'm getting in the Steal KK's Sweater Line too. Lov eit! It is exactly the kind of sweater I dream of.
(love your romcom heroine description, too)

[Thea]

It's perfect! And we can be too hot for this sweater partners :). I'll get u a cold drink...

[Carole]

That is one awesome sweater! And you know how Rhinebeck goes - it's rarely cool enough for all of the glorious handknits. That doesn't usually stop anyone from wearing them, though. Have fun!

[anne]

Love it! Have a fantastic time at Rhinebeck, no matter what the weather!

[margene]

Perfect sweater to keep winters chill at bay and to show off your knitting skills. Enjoy Rhinebeck! I wish I could see you and everyone else, sweater or no!

[Melissa]

Too bad you won't (I assume) be there on Sunday! It will definitely be cold enough to wear then! It's very cute and comfy looking. Also, I love that yarn! I made a Teva Durham shrug thing out of it years ago and wish I had more.

[Iris]

That sweater is awesome. I need a sweater like that in my life! :)

[Elaine]

Simply gorgeous!! Take lots of photos to post for us left back at home.

[Rebecca]

Ah i dream of such a cosy sweater but i am small and slight and need small taliored things or i look like i am in borrowed clothes. I shall live vicariously through you!

[marylou]

It's even my color...

[Debbie]

Really pretty!

[Meredith MC]

It's cool enough here in Oregon, and today is Saturday. You've inspired me to dig out my big cozy deep yummy sweater, perfect for a damp cool October Saturday. I'm really enjoying your return to the blog, even sporadically.

[Joyce]

I like to wear such a sweater. It's a perfect sweater to keep warm.

[Pernille]

I dont blame Sofie. It looks like something I would love too :)

[Marie Taylor]

Will possibly have the pattern available for us?

[Vicki]

Ooooh, so cozy!