Pink Cables

Ah yes, another sweater project that gets finished and then languishes in a drawer, unworn and unloved, for goodness knows how long.

In this case, the only real excuse I have is that I couldn't decide what skirt to pair with the sweater.  Ridiculous, yes, but I have a habit of doing this with sweaters that I knit.  And then after a certain point, I forget that they are waiting for their chance to see the outside of the bureau.

I repeatedly jump into projects with a color or a style that doesn't really match anything that exists in my closet . . . or, doesn't match how I imagine it should.

I made the cardigan version of this sweater many years ago, and it turned out a bit large so it doesn't get as much wear as it should.  But I love the cable pattern, so a few years ago I decided that I would make myself another, but this time the crew necked version.

One of the reasons that I chose this particular pattern was that the stitch pattern is very easy to remember; give me columns and a chart, and I am a happy knitter.  And because I knew that I was going to be on a film set sitting around for many hours during the day, I wanted an easy to remember knitting project to keep me busy.

I finished the sweater, I love the sweater, but the issue of the skirt to wear with the sweater was never resolved.

But I was determined to find something that would work, because I wanted to wear the darn thing.  Well, I finally found something suitable earlier this month.

And having finally worn the sweater, it is safe to say that I love it, and it's wonderful to wear.  Perhaps there is a more appropriately sized cardigan in my future (how many versions of the same pattern are too many?).  But first, I have to figure out which dress I plan to wear with it!