Sporting Sunday and Cape Sweater

[atherleisure]

The DFWCG Sporting Sunday event was held on Sunday, and I wore my 1918 sateen dress again. This year instead of the 1920 tuxedo sweater, I wore the 1919 cape sweater with vest front over it. I didn't wear the cape sweater for long because it was about 80 degrees Fahrenheit out, but I got pictures and enjoyed wearing it while I did.





The wool is very nice, and it's fluffy and cushiony. I did find I need to tack the belt to the vest front because every time I lifted my arms, it pulled out from under the belt, and I'd have to tuck it back in.

Here's the Ravelry page: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/MCBurbage/1919-cape-sweater.

There were seven of us at the event, ranging from 1870's to 1970's. Two of us were in 1910's. One wore a 1920's bathing suit. We played horseshoes with complete disregard for the rules and a singular lack of competitive spirit and then played Bocce ball in a similar way. I took my croquet set but didn't end up setting it up.

Comments

[marianme]

The cape sweater is awesome. Games without rules so everyone is a winner in fun - hurrah!

[atherleisure]

Thank you. You can see why I wanted it when I saw it in the pattern book!

[hharris]

This is sooo stylish! Glad you braved the heat to get photos.

[atherleisure]

Thank you. It really wasn't hot. I was glad of it for a few minutes at the beginning when the wind was blowing pretty well and it was still in the upper 70's, but once the wind died down, it got a little warm. Garter stitch does give a lot of thickness to a knit garment.

[koshka_the_cat]

That is fabulous!!! I wish the weather had cooperated!

[atherleisure]

Thank you. It had a lot of fun making it. At least the weather was cool enough that I could wear it for a half an hour or so.

[mala_14]

The cape sweater looks great! I didn't realize when you started that it would have all those stripes. I love the contrast they add and how they highlight the design.

[atherleisure]

Thank you. The stripes really make it, don't they?