That day when I found a bag of yellow chunky wool from the op shop, I knew exactly what I would make from it. The wool was so soft, warm, and very comfortable that’s why making another crochet cardigan for this colder season is a no-brainer.
I don’t know how many crochet cardigans I made so far, but I love making my hands busy. Also, I love saving that gorgeous wool from the op-shop and turning them into beautiful fashion pieces. I believe that I could never have too many cardigans, especially when I’m living in the southern hemisphere.
The rest of the wool was originally a crochet blanket that I found from another op shop. I unraveled them all and started crocheting using a simple double-stitch technique to simplify my work and make the wool more sturdy.
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| Close-up look. I love the color combinations! |
My cats love sitting next to me whenever I do my crocheting. They lay on top of my wool or slept underneath. Gladly, they never play with my wool or even destroy them. They are well-trained and behaved a lot. I am now maturing like a Grandma, and I don’t mind it.
The yellow dress was made from an old fitted sheet back in 2020, and it perfectly suits along with my new crochet cardigan. I love different shades of yellow because it instantly gives me a dopamine feeling and brightens up a gloomy day.
This pair of velvet gloves is a souvenir that I bought during our trip to Sovereign Hill Ballarat, and my pink wellies are something I got from Kmart Australia (in a kids' section!).
I’ve learned to adapt to this Victorian weather. Multilayering of clothes is a must, and having a reliable jacket or cardigan is a great investment for me to protect myself from this freezing cold. Wearing warm clothes makes me enjoy the gorgeous outdoors for a lovely morning walk or an afternoon stroll with my dog.
Now that it’s autumn season, expect that I will be spending time-saving old wool from local charity shops, and making more crochet clothes for myself.
And I’m not selling them, unfortunately. Maybe one day when it’s needed.
That really works. I tend to go for brown or red in autumn that a bit of yellow looks like a great idea. As you say yourself, a great way to brighten a gloomy day.
ReplyDeleteIm so sad you're not selling them! Its such a beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteYellow is my favorite color and I think it's perfect for Autumn. You look great in these!
ReplyDeleteI'm not much of a crocheter myself, but I can definitely appreciate the hard work that went into creating that beautiful chunky crochet jacket! It looks super cozy and stylish - perfect for staying warm on chilly days. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis knit is gorgeous! I love it and the colours are perfect for the transition into summer!
ReplyDeleteOne of my teenagers likes to crochet. She makes mostly crafts, but also clothing. She has created many interesting garments, just like the one you are wearing.
ReplyDeleteI was thoroughly impressed by the beautiful crochet work on the jacket, and the step-by-step instructions you provided were incredibly helpful. I also appreciated the styling tips you shared, which made the jacket look even more stunning.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this outfit. It is so beautiful, it looks cozy or comfy and it looks good on you.
ReplyDeleteAaaahhhhh...it's a pity you aren't selling this beauty! I would love to have bought it for Mummy. She's about that same size.
ReplyDeleteI think it is so impressive that you can make your own clothes. What a lovely skill to have. Also great that your cats don't play with the wool!
ReplyDeleteYou are really crafty! Your cardigan is lovely. Yellow is such a pleasing color and I love the other splashes of color you used to complete your cardigan.
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