God I really shouldn't be posting right now as I am swamped at work, BUT I am sure I will work better once I get all this cuteness of my chest...So here's a cutaway cardigan that I spotted in Shibuya station - cute, huh!
So who wants to write the pattern? It costs about $70 in the shop and they had it in the cutest green. It has raglan sleeves and the collar is double knit (double-layered ribbing - if that makes sense). It was really soft because after checking it is 50% wool, 50% acrylic. I also like how there's an extra button on the collar. Maybe I'll just buy it - I really love cardigans.
In other news, there is a knitting festival in Tokyo this Friday (um, tomorrow) and on Saturday. I'm going on Saturday - anyone want to come (email me)? I have like six free tickets from the very kind Aoki-san from Keitodama. There'll be a Japanese vintage knitting exhibit
A knit cafe where you can knit away and read lots of lovely new Japanese knitting books - or at least look at the pictures. AND you may get to meet my buddy, the prince of knitting as he is giving a talk from 11am to 11:40am on Friday and Saturday.
Need I also mention that they will be selling yarn - Avril will be there as will many other yarn companies.
Knit Festival 2005
Dates: 30 Sept (Fri) and 1 Oct (Sat)
Time: 10am to 5pm
Where: Tokyo Industry and Trade Center (3rd and 4th floors) in Hamamatsu-cho
Oh hey, for the pattern, maybe you can try:
http://bluealvarez.com/bluealva/patterns/hotlava.html
It's not exactly the same... but? Hrm.. on second thought, I dunno if it could be made to look like the pic.
Posted by: Jeanie | September 29, 2005 at 02:45 PM
That is super cute! Looks really warm and comfy. Maybe you could base it off of Bonne Marie's Cutaway (http://www.chicknits.com/catalog/cutaway.html). I know it's not raglan, but the shape is close.
Posted by: Angela | September 29, 2005 at 03:42 PM
Honestly, for $70 I'd just buy it.
:-)
Posted by: claudia | September 29, 2005 at 11:17 PM
the knit festival sounds cool - definitely better than the hobby show a few months back! ;-]. cute cardi - i'd buy it - then you can wear it as soon as you leave the store!
Posted by: chris | September 30, 2005 at 03:58 AM
I would love to join you. If I left right now, I might get there on time! It looks like the festival will be incredibly stimulating. Have fun.
You might as well buy the cardigan.
Posted by: Miss Twiss | September 30, 2005 at 08:47 AM
I'm with Chris, just buy it - instant gratification : )
Posted by: Rae | September 30, 2005 at 02:28 PM
You should totally buy the cardigan. It's cute and cheap.
Posted by: Amy | September 30, 2005 at 10:18 PM
buy the cardigan! and while you're there buy me one too ;-) seriously, it is a great cardi and one that you will get heaps of wear out of it! i can't wait to see you modelling it.
Posted by: jacqueline | October 02, 2005 at 02:42 PM