menu »
war »
rings »
/journal
what a difference a day makes*
posted 24 October 06 & filed under urban aran
i love love this knit ~ and i know i’ll definitely be using it a lot more on the east coast than in los angeles. i kept meaning to do a photo shoot outside of my apartment but a) embarassing, b) hard to do by oneself, c) i’m absolutely in love with my apartment and will miss it horribly when i go. so! there you have it, pretty light coming in the window, some cat appearances, and the all-important kitchen table.
now go out and knit your own urban aran ~ it’s just too too fun. of course, more pics and info on the project page.
* my hair changes so. i definitely play with color and length, but i’ve never gotten a perm or anything like that. some days it’s full of bouncy curls, other days plain Big as in Banshee, and then other days with just a bit of a wave to it. anyhow, fascinating to me. :)
Comments
Gorgeous! The aran, you, and the hair. ;)
~ Liz
I love this cardiganized version SO much. And yours is really beautiful, A. You will definitely get some use out of it over here – it is freezing here today!!
You look beautiful, and I have always admired your hair :)
~ Lolly
I really really like this cardigan and it looks perfect on you. :)
I love that sweater! And seeing Lori’s on Saturday, and now yours, makes me really want to knit one!
~ Nonnahs
Such a lovely sweater, and I know from trying it on that it’ll be perfect for sob East Coast weather! The sweater, the hair, all perfect.
~ MJ
I am soooo digging the urban aran. This is another one where I may just have to hop on the bandwagon. I can wear it when I visit the east coast!
~ Julia
it’s fantastic, andrea! so beautiful. and, as always, gorgeous pictures.
~ kris
it looks great on you and like something that will get a lot of use in cold weather. waaa.
~ Kat
oh my god! I love it! the perfect cardi.
~ Moni
I have found your blog through Julia at mindofwinter and am I ever glad I decided to visit today. Your Aran Cardigan is beautiful. I’ve had this Paton’s pattern kicking around for awhile, and I’ve been toying with making it ever since seeing the others tranform it into a cardigan. Yours—with your helpful zipper tutorial—might just be the one that pushes me to begin it, so thanks for your detailed notes and helpful photos.
On a different note: from a girl who has boring, fine, straight hair, I really like (and envy!?) your hair, and think it’s fantastic. And from a girl who has recently moved from Canada to the US’s Southwest after graduate school, I wish you the best— :)
(PS: Thanks for the link to the dove youtube ad. How interesting and evocative.)
I’m glad EVERYONE agrees with me….again, beautiful….beautiful….beautiful….mmmm….mmmmm! though somewhat thin…mmmm…we’ll have to fatten you up!!!! creamy mashed potatoes (sweet and salty!)...buttery croissants…cheese….alll kinds! raclette…everyday! milkshakes….and lots of toddler’s love…! We are ready for you baby….and the pumpkins of Esworthy Road!
~ T.
it really is pretty. it looks like you’d just want to snuggle in a corner with it. your hair is always awesome so dont even fret!
~ erika
The sweater looks absolutely amazing on you. You did a beautiful job.
Ok, so I am really jealous of your hair. I always wondered if it was premed or natural. I would give anything for bouncy curls vs. long and straight as a stick. I did have bouncy curls as a kid, but that required sleeping on rollers every night. I even developed the ability to sleep on electric rollers.