Stripes are probably the most efficient way to use up as many odd skeins in my stash as possible. And I had been itching for a cardigan because so many of my sweater projects recently have been pullovers. Enter Taylor Owen’s Bookkeeper.
Raglan, top-down, and stockinette, the Bookkeeper Cardigan makes use of thin stripes and a corrugated hem/button-band to funkify a chill layering piece. It has a pretty low armpit, creating a wider fit that is gently snatched with some subtle waist shaping. This cardigan is very relaxed, and the waist decreases could always be skipped if you prefer a more rectangular torso.
However, because this was a stashbusting project, I skipped the corrugated ribbing because I was afraid I would only have enough of one of my contrast colors for the body. I ended up not even having even that much, and needing to order an additional skein anyway, so joke’s on me. Shoulda just gone for it (sigh).
I will say I don’t mind having most of an extra skein of Junction Fiber Mill’s Making Tracks around though. I love this yarn, and Peg and Amanda are gems. I’ve been enjoying their drops of pop-inspired colors. I first used Making Tracks in my Junco sweater; I’ll probably share that in another FO Friday post soon since I’ve been meaning to take modeled photos of it.
Mods
- No corrugated ribbing, just straight 1×1 on the button bands and hems
- Different frequency of decreases on the sleeves for desperate yarn conservation (🧶🐓)
- Sleeves are shorter because i have t-rex arms.
Yarn
- Kelbourne Woolens Scout, “Navy Heather” (MC)
- Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks, “Constellation” (CC1)
- Mystery sport weight, terra cotta orange (CC2)
What I’m listening to
The other day my good friend asked if I had an “anarchy playlist”, because they’re building one of their own and were looking for inspiration. I just happened to have something for them, which I’ll link below. I’m excited to hear theirs when they’re finished with it.
I also took a deep dive looking for new metal to listen to, but metal is a genre unfortunately plagued by fascist and nazi sympathizers. Luckily, the Anti-fascist Black Metal Network is here to help boost bands and labels that have progressive politics.
I’m not telling anyone to listen to metal with me, I’m aware that it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s not just these fringe subcultures that have a nazi problem. Obviously it’s the entire American government, which is disappearing people, both documented and undocumented, and sending them to concentration camps. This is not hyperbole. That prison in El Salvador is a concentration camp, and the government wants to send whoever they want there.
With that, I’ll leave you with my playlist, and this: trans women are women, immigrants are your neighbors, release Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Merwil Gutiérrez and anyone imprisoned in CECOT, and no one is illegal on stolen land.
Smitty is Knitting 