Minimalist Cardigan

A crop of the earlier subway photo with Tania and Momo. This is me wearing my Minimalist Cardigan.

This is my newest favourite cardigan and I've already wore it many times before I have time to post it here. True to its name, it is a Minimalist Cardigan. Minimal shaping, minimal trouble when knitting it (actually nil to speak of) but maximum style and comfort.

The above outfit was for the office and it was my first experiment with the cream-yellow-grey colour combination inspired by the Satorialist's this post.

The first time I wore this was with an old camisole with jeans for the weekend.

And yesterday, I wore it with dark brown corduroy jeans with off-white T-shirt to our knitting gathering. The cardigan is really very versatile and comfortable, and I simply love it.

I did some very minimal adjustments to the pattern. Just making sure that stitches at the side seams and the sleeve seams will match up as invisibly as possible when sewn together.

Oh yes, and the deets. 9 balls of Jaeger Merino Aran in cream. Clover 8 (4.5mm) bamboo needles. Pattern: Minimalist Cardigan from the Fall 2007 issue of Interweave Knits. And I think, by far, this is one of my favourite issues.

Comments

[Sophy]

I really love how this looks in the creamy color. Beautiful! =D

[May]

Wow, it looks great on you.
Makes me want to make one even more! Nice!

[jacqueline]

it looks fabulous on you! the colour, style and fit suit you perfectly. and i am seriously coveting that time little brown lace cami of yours! too cute.

[Clare]

I love your cardy, the shape is great and you have achieved a really good fit. Cute style too.

[monica]

I can see why it's your fave. It's great and you look gorgeous in it. I will definitely have to add it to my queue.

[pixie]

I'm working on this as well.. yours is beautiful, maybe I'll knit it twice so I can have a cream one too!

[Lolly]

it looks beautiful on you! I am definitely thinking about making this pattern too - so flattering and so wearable!

[yuvee]

It's so gorgeous and stylish on you!
I'm so sad that my copy of that mag never came :(

[aimee]

What a beautiful knit! And you wear it so stylishly.

[Donna]

What a great cardigan! I really like the 3/4 length sleeves, I'm always pushing up the sleeves on my cardigans.

[grumperina]

That sweater looks completely "store bought", and I mean it very much as a compliment!!!

[mimi]

You look so elegant! And the seams are perfect as well.

[mimi]

You look so elegant! And the seams are perfect as well.

[Sil]

A-dor-a-ble! Very cute sweater and indeed, extremely versatile. Very good yarn choice. Wonderful, as per usual!

[erin]

It's very stylish in this creamy colour. Very versatile, it goes so well with your different outfits.

[lyn]

Oh, it's so beautiful on you! I know feel quite inspired to knit this although the miles of seed stitch is a wee bit daunting :)

[claudia]

Its great to see you! You've styled the outfits so nicely.

[handknit168]

The creamy colour looks nice on you. This cardigan suits you perfectly.

[Kris]

Beautiful. The color looks great on you and the fit is perfect. It really suits you.

[keri]

What a beautiful sweater - I didn't even look twice at it in the magazine but now I have to look again, it fits wonderfully and has such an easy elegant vibe!

[jenna]

The cardigan is PERFECT!! I love how it looks with the camisole and jeans. How great to knit something you can wear all the time!

[stacey]

that came out beautiful!!!! love the neutral color

[Marlena]

What a great color! Beautiful work.

[Emma]

I must agree with you about that issue of Interweave, it must be the best ever. :)
The Titled Cardigan has been at the top of me queue, but seeing the finished garments has made me hesitant to cast on.

Your Minimalist Cardi, on the other hand, just moved that pattern to the top!

[Dove]

It's wonderful! You look great in it.

[Jen]

You've totally inspired me - I HAVE to make that now!

[Miss Scarlett]

It looks great! And so lovely on you.
Nice job - that has to feel good, having the perfect sweater to wear in the chilly weather, and knowing that you made it yourself. :-D

[lucy]

Always LOVELY!

[sue]

Gorgeous, and it looks great worn over the cami too with jeans.

[diana]

It looks wonderful! I can see why you love it. And I also love the Sartorialist!

[Louise]

I was so surprised to see a name a know over on Apartment Therapy. Congratulations for the write-up! How exciting!
Bisous,
Louise

[Carol]

I had my eye on this pattern also, and can see I was right to! Yours looks great, and great on you. Wonderful work as always!

[Jennifer]

It's so cute! I can see why you are in love with it.

[yaiAnn]

I love it! I definitely need to make one for myself!

[eyeleen]

I've been wanting to make that sweater, you've totally inspired me.

[Oiyi]

Great color choice! It looks like a really nice everyday cardi.

[gail]

Great cardigan and stylish woman! Success!

[Veronique]

Very pretty! Looks fantastic.

[Anne]

It looks great on you. Well done! I'm thinking of making this pattern, too.

[Wanda]

That sweater is a winner. It looks great!

[Dina]

Your cardigan looks great! I just started to knit one for myself. Would you please elaborate on the adjustments you made to get such beautiful seams. Thanks

[pr]

love love love this cardi!!! i am new to knitting and would really like to make this cardi. do you think that it will be a simple knit for a beginner? also, where in the world can i get the pattern now?!?!? help!! thanks!

[projektleiterin]

That's a great cardigan and it looks really good on you. I *must* check it out. :)

[brooke]

This cardigan is gorgeous - looks just perfect on you.