Yesterday Elsi asked me on the Jordana Paige Ravelry forum what I thought of the results of the voting from the sweater challenge. It was really interesting to see the results. I completely agree with your picks, but I was surprised that some of my favorites didn’t get more votes. Here are those days; Day 6, Day 11, Day 20 and Day 29.

Below are your favorites. The first week there was a tie between Days 1 and 5. The second week you went crazy for Day 7. Charlie was a top pick twice, which totally convinced me that it is in fact The Go-To Sweater.

Congratulations to Ella! Ella submitted two entries. I selected her styling of Starsky as the winning entry, but I also loved her styling of Amused so I’m sharing both with you. She did a great job of showing the versatility of the sweaters. Starsky was the first sweater she ever knit. I have to give her a huge applause for this. Starsky isn’t a “beginner” sweater, so to attempt and complete it as a first sweater is really awesome. Ella will be receiving a Jordana Paige bag of her choice.

Starsky, knit in Red Heart acrylic of some variety, in a dark green colour
This was the very first sweater I ever knit, and it was quite the epic undertaking at the time. No major modifications, but because I’m tall it’s a bit shorter on me than as modelled. It’s nice and cozy, but now that I know more, I wish I had chosen a wool yarn because I would love the sweater even more. Acrylic does make it really easy care, which is convenient. I’ve styled it here with my plaid skirt, in a cozy fall look, with dress shorts and a yellow sweater, which I’ve worn to work in the late summer on many occasions, and with jeans for a more casual option.

Amused, knit in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, colour: Hyacinth.
I knit this sweater pretty much exactly as specified, with a bit less ease than modelled. I love wearing this sweater, because I always feel like the back of my neck is the first part of me to get cold, so the big collar helps keep me warm in the winter. I’ve styled it here in a few ways that I often wear it- with a casual tee for around the house and lazy weekends, with boots, jeans, and a scarf for a shopping trip or weekend stroll, and with dress pants and a chunky necklace (and my knitter’s satchel!) to wear to work.

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Jacket: Emmery by Jordana Paige
Jeans: Express
Top: Target
Boots: Can’t remember
Headband: Urban Outfitters

Whew, I did it! Thirty days of only wearing my own knitwear designs. You can see all the looks in one place at weardrobe.com. I really enjoyed this challenge; both the styling and getting to wear my designs. Although taking my picture every day did turn into a bigger project than I expected, I got a little sad taking the last photos today. It’s been fun. I hope you’ve enjoyed it.

I feel like I need some great big finale-type look for today, but I really just wanted to wear Emmery one more time before it gets shipped off for a trunk show. It’s my favorite (my most recent design usually is). The past two times I wore it, I dressed it up. Today I kept it casual. The world is full of cute clothing, but nothing beats being comfortable. If you can get cute and comfortable, like with Emmery, then you’re in fine feather.

Entries for the contest are being accepted until midnight PST. The winner will be announced tomorrow.

Top: Isabella by Jordana Paige
Skirt: The Limited
Belt: Kurios
Shoes: Bakers
Necklace: ferdandbird on etsy
Bracelets: Grandma

Hand-knitwear typically sticks in my mind as being fairly casual. I’m not sure why. I’ve been rather pleased with myself for putting together a number of dressier looks over the past 29 days. The right shoes and jewelry can make all the difference. Today I’m wearing a necklace I gave my mom. It’s several vintage pieces put together in one necklace. I’m a HUGE fan of vintage jewelry. It’s so unique.