WIW: two outfits with a handknit cocoon cardigan

I actually finished knitting this cocoon cardigan several months ago, but didn't get a chance to wear it out until this week since it doesn't fit under my coats. This week it's been hot out (in the 80's), but my lab is still freezing so I need to have a topper for indoors only. The cardigan is perfect for that!

I first wore it with a loose top, rolled up slim BF jeans, and chunky Naot sandals (1-3). I wasn't totally satisfied with this iteration, especially in the front view as I thought it was a little too unstructured and boxy.

So, I tried again today, with a more fitted outfit under the cardigan. I started with my bobeau wrap-front tube skirt and lightweight floral top. I added some waist definition with a skinny belt, and echoed the gold color of the belt with my gold sandals. I am much happier with this iteration! By the way, I didn't realize the cardi was on crooked in the back view photo here, but I think the asymmetrical line it makes there is kinda cool.

Also added some extra detail photos of the cardigan for knitter types.
Ravelry link: http://www.ravelry.com/project.....orts-cardi

(1-3: handknit cardi, KUT jeans, Allsaints top, Naot sandals)
(4-6: handknit cardi, Dorothy Perkins top, Bobeau skirt, Born sandals, Elliott Lucca backpack)

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11 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I hereby crown you Queen Burgundy. AMAZING cardi. WOW. You are soooo clever.

I LOVE #4 and #5. That's a typical Ladylike-Diana-Look. Killer. You own it, Queen Arty Eclectic and Queen Flutter Sleeve. Lots of design details going on at once, and it ALL works together in perfect harmony.

Of course, you look fab in #3 too. But the skirt outfit stole my heart.

columbine(erin)

Veteran

What a lovely deep color the cardigan is. I loved it with the red sandals but agree the cardigan looks great with a more structured outfit. I could imagine the cardi with skinnies and tall boots if it were cold weather.

Anonymous

The sweater is lovely. Absolutely lovely.

Aziraphale

I am so impressed -- people who can make clothes amaze me. Great cardigan! I also love your asymmetrical skirt. The way you've got it styled with the skinny belt makes the proportions perfect.

Alassë

I really like the combo in 4 of cardigan, top, & belt.

texstyle

Really beautiful - love the texture and color and it looks great on you esp. with that skirt and floral top!

Karin L H

Wow, what a great cardigan. Lovely colour! I like the first outfit, but I agree with you that the second (#4-5) is a notch better! Stunning!

donnat

That sweater is absolutely gorgeous! I also love #4 and 5. You are so talented.

Keturah

My heart skipped a beat!! Such a gorgeous cardigan, and now I want to knit one for myself!

I adore, adore, adore #4-5 on you! 3 is nice and fits for your daily lifestyle. But oh my gosh, that ladylike look is gorgeous on you! It's alluring, not too prim and stiff.

Dee

Oh wow, I love the cocoon cardigan. Where do you find the time to knit so many sweaters??? I think I have about 1000 yards of worsted in a blue, maybe I should give this pattern a shot.

The skirt makes the second look a little edgier and dressier but I really like the casual version too. That red is a fantastic color on you also.

Melissa

Active Member

You are a master knitter LOVE your cardi...You look fantastic in your soft, drapey cardi...That skirt REALLY suits you! Really love your cardi with your skirt and floral top...very nice look.

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