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wrap around for autumn

March 23, 2012

This is a wraparound cardigan I made for Keira when the autumn chill started creeping in last week. It's made from two old cardigans of mine, but I think they're much nicer like this. I used a chocolate-brown one for the sleeves and one front and a charcoal grey for the remaining pieces. And some red floral bias tape that I've been hoarding for ages. Nice and cosy.

I hope you are keeping warm, or perhaps you're noticing the start of spring where you are. All around us the trees are losing their leaves and the wind is whipping them into a frenzy. Autumn is somewhat dramatic in Wellington.

I will leave you with a gorgeous song I first heard on the radio this week- Dear Friends by Elbow.

Have a lovely weekend!

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17 responses to “wrap around for autumn”

Emily

March 23, 2012

Looks lovely! And I love the flowering gum on the wall. Pretty song too 🙂

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Eyecatchers & Wind In The Willow

March 23, 2012

What a awesome idea! Very cute indeed and practical too!

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mary

March 23, 2012

That is so cute!! and I love how she gets to be wrapped up in your own hugs whenever she’s wearing it :^)

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Denise | Chez Danisse

March 23, 2012

I really like this piece and the photo with Keira in her ponytail is darling. We are beginning to see spring here, but it is still cool, perfect weather for this wrap around.

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Rachael

March 23, 2012

oh, i loved this song

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Margaret Oomen

March 24, 2012

the liberty bias tape looks wonderful on it

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Di

March 24, 2012

So beautiful! I have some old knitwear stashed for similar re-purposing, but was thinking the colours might be a bit drab for my girl. Love how the bias tape brightens this up though! Must add it to my sewing to-do list..

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Dwan Evans

March 24, 2012

It is always so strange to think that we are experiencing Spring, but others in the world are experiencing fall. It’s almost mystical, as if the other side of the world is in another dimension.
Have a wonderful day. It will be 81 degrees today. We are definitely warming up.
Dwan

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Chantelle Bourne

March 24, 2012

Today was our first really chilly day… windy and raining. We dug through our woolens drawer and dug out mittens, beanies, scarves and wraps. I love the cold and promise of snuggling and cosying up with knitting, books and tea that it brings.
What a beautiful and precious cardi.
Keep warm
Chontelle

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Katie

March 24, 2012

This is such a clever idea! And the finished cardigan looks so cute and cozy. Well done! 🙂

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primigi

March 24, 2012

Very nice creation. Perfect and just fit your kid. I hope I could also make just one. Thanks!

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louana

March 24, 2012

oooh I love it! I still have a parcel for you sitting on my sewing table, I must get the post office this week! Hope you are having a good weekend xx

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plumbing

March 25, 2012

That’s a very pretty cloth for your kid. I love it, and for me it fit perfectly.

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Elena

March 26, 2012

So sweet she is in her new cardigan! And how clevery you’ve reused old garments of yours for it. Really stylish!

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Sarah

March 26, 2012

I’ve jus to been in Welly this past weekend and yes, the wind was very autumn-y. Always love the sea being so close in. The Unveiled wedding exhibition at Te Papa was magic too.

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Sally

March 26, 2012

I cannot tell you how happy your suggestion to listen to Dear Friends has made me….I am not sure what rock I have been living under but I hadn’t heard Elbow before, now my day has been made wondrous by Dear Friends, One day Like This, The Bones of You, Open Arms and many more…what joy!!

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Melinda

March 29, 2012

You are so talented. I love reading your blog because I dont feel overwhelmed. Also love your blog masthead!

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