Friday, September 30, 2011

Autumn Knits

Hello Dear Friends!  Lack of blogging has become quite a theme around here, lol.  Perhaps after 3+ years my blog and it's content and focus needs a revamp :)

I finished this sweater on the first of September.  When summer begins to wind down and autumn begins to beckon, my head fills with romantic ideas of cable-y handknit sweaters, cozy scarves and woolly socks.


Brigid Jacket;
Vintage Modern Knits


My hubby made the buttons out of Linden, aren't they fab?  I love them so!  And I really love the way this sweater turned out.  It's lightweight, warm and comfy.  And it's neutral color makes it a versatile wardrobe staple.



Even though the nights are getting chilly, our days continue to be unusually warm bordering on hot.  So no chances to wear any of my woolly knee-highs yet...but that doesn't stop me from knitting them!!!  I had plenty of leftover wool from Brigid for these...



Wellington Boot Socks by
Madeline Weston,
Country Weekend Socks


See my bargain wellie-wanna-be's from Target ($12!)  Now I just hope I don't look like a dork when I wear them, lol!!!

Well, my dear friends, that wraps things up for me today.  Thanks for taking the time to stop by my neck of the woods.  Till next time, sending you all a little Colorado Sunshine! 

29 comments:

KarenV said...

Very pretty! I love cable knits. And those buttons are wonderful too - how clever you both are!

Nicole said...

Oh wow Staci!! The sweater and the socks are amazing!! I'm really thinking of getting back into knitting. There's a great knitting shop in Charleston - I should pay a visit soon! :)

Siobhán said...

Wow!! What a neat double effort for you & your DH, that ended up in a beautiful cardigan! That is so neat! :) I love your wellie socks, too.

Have a great weekend!

Anonymous said...

Waves...from Utah! Loving the weather here too, love the knits :)

Vikki @ www.castlecountrystitchery.blogspot.com

Ann at Beadlework. said...

What a clever duo, you must feel good about the finished result being a combined effort. Well done.

Michele said...

Hi Sweetie :) I love when you blog :) and I love love love that sweater! And ohhhh the buttons are great! good work hubby :)

Penny said...

Beautiful sweater and socks! I love the buttons, they are perfect for the sweater. That's so neat that you husband made them.

sara said...

Hi Staci, love those cabled socks and sweater, gives me a lovely cosy feeling, even though we're in the middle of a heatwave at the moment. x

Erica said...

Great sweater!
I absolutely adore those buttons!

doris said...

Fabulous sweater and socks! I don't know how to do cables ... yet. Maybe next year.

Carol said...

Oh, when I see sweaters like this, it really makes me wish I could knit! Just gorgeous, Staci--and the buttons are the perfect finishing touch :)

Theresa said...

WOw!!! Beautiful finishes!!! Love that sweater jacket!!!!

Anonymous said...

Fabulous knitting. Love the buttons! They make such a special added touch.

Sally said...

I love your cable knit jacket. It looks so cosy. Love the socks too:)

Melanie said...

Fabulous! I'm totally open to you sending it to me at any time so don't feel you have to keep it or anything. ;)

Moreen said...

I love that little jacket and the buttons look great.
It is a lovely set with the stockings.
Is the pattern easily obtainable? I would love to stitch it.

Catherine said...

Absolutely beautiful! Love both the cardigan and the socks. How special about the buttons!

Julie said...

Stunning jacket, it looks so snuggly and cosy

Ginny said...

Your sweater is gorgeous! Just looking at it makes me feel warm and cozy on a cool fall day. And those buttons your hubby made are fabulous! They look perfect on your sweater.

Yarny Days said...

So so pretty, and so so classic. Just perfect.

Jewleigh said...

What a beautiful sweater :) Very inspiring!

valerie said...

What a cozy sweater and socks! I love both and they look like they'll keep you warm in the winter!

Anonymous said...

This sweater is just beautiful! I love it. And how perfect that your husband made the buttons which are just perfect!

Elisa said...

Two great knits there Staci...a great colour too xx

Lynn B said...

Wow Staci, the sweater and socks are amazing! You are such a talented knitter and stitcher.

Virginia G said...

That sweater is gorgeous! It's been on my wish list for a while.

Love the socks also. I totally need a pair of wellies socks...

Marie said...

I wish could knit like that. You sweater is beautiful and those buttons are perfect... Such a talented husband.

Marsha said...

that sweater is really beautiful. Looks so comfy and how nice that
dh was interested enough to make you buttons for it. Very sweet. Love the wellie knee highs too. I think you'll look fab.

Berit said...

Woman, Your knitting is so transcendent that I "forgive" you for never showing any cross stitch. Almost. ;)

HOw swoon-worthy those socks and wellies are! Oh, me!