Sweater Mania 2014

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Knitting! Yes, finally. Between the wardrobe planning and editing I've been doing I finally have a to be knit list again.  Granted my ravelry queue hasn't been updated but this is a start.

boxy light to medium weight sweater
Pattern: I'm 90% positive I'm going with  Boxy although Relax (e.g.) is also very similar
Inspiration:Unknown Forever21 sweater featured here. Particularly I love the fabric and drape of that sweater and while I do like this Topshop sweater, I prefer the neckline and the airier feel of the first one.  
Potential Yarn (and yardage): Fingering weight (14 wpi) || 23 st and 20 rows = 4" on size 4s after blocking (1,680 yds)
Required Notions: 1 or 2, and 3 size needles (2.5, 4 recommended), stitch holders, tapestry needle, an extra needle for 3-needle-bind off
Sizing Notes: 64" body and ~9.5" sleeve circumference desired.  Use smaller body.  Check project notes for tips on picking up different sized (i.e. larger sleeves).








medium to heavy weight oversized grey cardigan
Pattern: I'm leaning toward the Stranger Cardigan,which gets bonus points for its versatility. On the more typical end of the spectrum are the Colette without the buttons or a mostly solid BlueSand (e.g.; e.g.) even though I'm not sure I like the patterning at the bottom.  
Inspiration: Somewhere along the line the shape and color of the sweater Magnus wears in Veritas melded with the sweater from Out of the Blue* in my head and came out as a long, slightly oversized, grey sweater with some detailing, specifically the ribbing or patterning around the neck and button holes. I've been using a Monki cardigan as a standin in my capsule wardrobe diagramming but I would prefer something a bit shorter and more fitted.
Potential Yarn (and yardage): Worsted (9 wpi) || 17 st and 25 rows = 4" st st on size 8s after blocking (1,170 yds)
Required Notions: Size 7 needles (8 recommended), extra needle for joinery bind off

Sizing Notes: Check sweater width to insure sufficient overlap in the front.  41" circumference desired (8-10" ease).



navy or midnight j crew sweater replica

Pattern: Catboat Cardigan (e.g.) although I like the added cabling on Persistence is Key.
Inspiration:I have a J Crew sweater; it's a wonderful bespeckled wine-colored thing, with buttons up the front and a short square color. It's nice and thick with a structured fit and a cabled panel down the back and along the button band. I would like second similar sweater in a deep blue.
Potential Yarn (and yardage): DK (11 wpi) || 20 st and 26 rows = 4" on size 6s (~1,100 yards)
Required Notions: Needles size 5 & 3 (recommended 6, 4), stitch markers, and stitch holder
Sizing Notes:  34" circumference desired (less than 1" ease).  Check project notes for sizing info.



loose black casual ribbed neck sweater
Pattern: It absolutely killed me to take Cromarty out of the running, but it's too lacey and frilly to fit the bill for this one. I love Channel Cardigan but I would prefer if the ribbing went the other way as it does on the Larch Cardigan.
Inspiration:  I have this black cardigan. The cuff and oversized button band are ribbed. It's on the thinner side but it's warm, well loved by cats (I don't entirely understand this) and generally amazing. It ties at the waist and it has a hood. If we ignore the fact that the sweater is pilled/pilling at an unsustainable rate the hood is the biggest problem. I don't like hoods. I don't like hoods on shirts and sweaters almost as much as I don't like zippers on the same items. This sweater needs to go but it needs a replacement first.
Potential Yarn (and yardage): Worsted (10 wpi) || 20 st and 30 rows = 4” moss stitch on 7s after blocking -and- 22 st and 48 rows = 4” english rib on 4s after blocking (1,630 yards)
Required Notions: Size 6, 4, 3 needles (7, 5, 4 recommended)
Sizing Notes: 37-38" circumference desired (4-5" intended ease). See project notes for sizing and adjustments.




baby pink ribbed sweater replacement
Pattern: TBD/Improvised, although I'm falling in love with Brooke so we'll see where this goes.
Inspiration:  I absolutely adore the baby pink, alpaca, lightly ribbed, v-neck sweater that I own. I love it so much I need one that fits a bit better. This Mexx.ca sweater is somewhat similar to the one I have.
Potential Yarn (and yardage): Fingering (14 wpi) || 27 st and 36 rows =4"st st on 4s (1,181 yards)
Required Notions: Size 1 and 2 needles (2 and 3 recommended)
Sizing Notes: 32-34" circumference desired (less than one inch ease desired).









* Caps by Yami
** Photos from linked ravelry pages


NOTE TO SELF
Packing List
Needles 24-32"circs (one): 1, 2, 2.5, 5, 6
Needles 24-32"circs: (two): 3, 4, 7, 8
Stitch holder
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn (fingering and worsted)
Tapestry Needle
Sewing needle

Shopping List
1,680 yards grey mottled fingering weight yarn
1,170 yards medium grey worsted weight yarn
1,100 yards navy or midnight blue DK weight yarn
8- 3/4" matching buttons
navy or midnight matching thread 
1,630 yards black or other worsted weight yarn
1,181yards baby pink fingering weight yarn

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