https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/love-this-cashmere-cowl-sweater Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:17:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/love-this-cashmere-cowl-sweater#post-1062538 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 02:33:28 +0000 xANGELy 1062538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that sweater is beautiful, I couldn't even think of a better design....if only the price wasn't that high.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/love-this-cashmere-cowl-sweater#post-1061191 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:22:12 +0000 Diana 1061191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is absolutely gorgeous.&nbsp; </p> <p>Here is a knitting pattern (if you knit) that is similar; I would probably make the cowl larger and knit it a bit oversized to get more of the look of the original sweater.&nbsp; <i>That said</i>, I would probably charge at least $500 if I were willing to knit on commission (which I am not, so please don't ask).&nbsp; That would be a reasonable cost of materials + labor alone IMO, although I know there are knitters who are willing to do it for less.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/multiplicity-sweater" rel="nofollow">http://www.ravelry.com/pattern.....ty-sweater</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/love-this-cashmere-cowl-sweater#post-1061175 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:11:18 +0000 K. Period. 1061175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd actually suggest staying away from the knitting idea, unless you know someone who will do it for you for free and is an experienced knitter. &nbsp;You'll be in at least $300 and probably more like $500 for the yarn alone. It takes a lot of yarn to knit a sweater, even more to knit a cowl neck sweater, and cashmere yarn is expensive. &nbsp;And if it doesn't fit, ugh! &nbsp;(I'm a chronic returner too, so I know exactly what you mean.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Before I started knitting, I always thought it would be less expensive to have something knit for me. &nbsp;My first sweater was with very affordable wool yarn, cost me around $200, took a ton of my time, and fits, well, so so, even with my very very experienced master knitter friend helping me make tweaks to it. My sweater&nbsp;was a cropped one with a big cowl neck--a style I adore. &nbsp;I've barely worn it. Lesson learned for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW,&nbsp;Souchi is amazing stuff. &nbsp;I have <a rel="nofollow" href="http://souchi.com/collections/cardigans-capes-ponchos-coats/products/souchi-classic-silk-cardigan-sweater">this</a>&nbsp;in light blue cashmere.&nbsp;I bought it as a special treat after my son was born. &nbsp;&nbsp;The cashmere is incredible. Very nice weight--heavy yarn, but light in weight. The sweater is still gorgeous after 5 years. It was ultimately one of the best <i>values </i>I've found. &nbsp;And I have a cropped little puff sleeve sweater that I bought before that one. Still in phenomenal shape. &nbsp;I don't like the style as much now as when I bought it, but it makes an incredibly luxurious short robe to wear over pjs. &nbsp;</p> <p>You might consider stalking the cowl neck&nbsp;until the end of the season to see if it will go on sale for a price you can justify. &nbsp;The shape is classic and beautiful. If you get it in a color that you love and you keep it forever, it can be worthwhile. &nbsp;BTW, I also hand wash mine, so no dry cleaning bills. &nbsp;That's the joy of very nice cashmere.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/love-this-cashmere-cowl-sweater#post-1061045 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 16:00:37 +0000 tammyw 1061045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle - I somehow only find my way over to Pinterest in the fall. I think it's because I love fall clothing so much, but living in San Diego, pains me that I can hardly wear much (as I run hot). Another reason I'm hoping my husband gets a job in a colder climate, lol.</p> <p>I like the idea of having someone knit me something similar, but then I have that fear of "what if it doesn't fit"... I am a chronic returner, because I have forced myself into the mantra of "only keep what you absolutely love". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/love-this-cashmere-cowl-sweater#post-1061038 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:58:04 +0000 Thistle 1061038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't usually follow pininterest, and here is another reason why not!</p> <p>My downfall is shoes, specifically Prada sheos, I see on Nordie's site and fall in love with.&nbsp; However, there are usually some look alikes out there. And ithelps that I have fussy feet. Prada's look amazing, but they are not comfort shoes. I usually find the comfort version of the Pradas more afforadable and kinder to my feet!</p> <p>Seriously, though, the ladies on here are amazing and might be able to locate something similar. I love the idea of having it knit for you through Etsy if that could be done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/love-this-cashmere-cowl-sweater#post-1061037 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:56:30 +0000 tammyw 1061037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fieldmouse - I hear you! I saw it last year on Pinterest and fell in love. There was no link to be able to find it, so I kept digging until I found Souchi and realized the price was WAY out of my comfort zone (for one, I live in San Diego at the moment - not really the place you need an $800 sweater, lol!) We might be moving to a cold climate this year though, and I still dream and drool over that sweater. Maybe by next year, if I haven't found a suitable replacement, I'll save up my pennies and splurge on it, if we do move to that cold climate, where it will get a lot more use! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/love-this-cashmere-cowl-sweater#post-1061028 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:37:51 +0000 fieldmouse 1061028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yeah, I have that one pinned too I think. Have you looked on etsy for possible alternatives? Or maybe some knitter who takes custom orders on etsy could do that for you? It'd still be expensive, I'm sure, but not quite as expensive as $778!</p> <p>I avoid looking at clothes that are out of my price range for exactly this reason </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/love-this-cashmere-cowl-sweater#post-1060951 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 14:16:45 +0000 tammyw 1060951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/379850549790665627/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinterest.com/pin/379850549790665627/</a></p> <p>Hate the price ($778 at Souchi)! I've been looking for over a year to find something similar without any success.</p> <p>Have you ever pined for something but couldn't justify the price and couldn't find a replacement? </p>