Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Button Time

I did end up finishing my Cascade last week, but was waiting to block it before I took pictures to share.  Now, a week later, Cascade is still unblocked, so the best I can do is this:

Besides blocking, I still need to decide on some buttons.  So, I hit the ever-intimidating button jars:

I was thinking I could go with my old classic: vintage brown leather buttons:




But then I found enough of these pretty brown buttons.  I was having a hard time getting a good picture, but they remind of an old clay pot- pottery class style:

Here's a closer look, the reflection was giving me issues in every shot:


I could go matchy-matchy:


 Add a little contrast:


Or a lot of contrast:


So before I took on the task of sewing on buttons, I decided I would come here to seek opinions- I know my readers never steer me wrong!

I'm also thinking of doing a hat and somehow incorperating the same leaf pattern- any suggestions there?

And for those of you wondering about the yarn- nope, it's not Madelinetosh, its Kona Superwash DK from Woven Art in East Lansing.  This yarn shop is one of my favorite places to buy hand dyed yarn.  The colorways and selection are impressive, the prices can't be beat.  I love that it is (kind of) local to me, but for those of you who live far away, you can still request colorways and order online, just follow the link above!
Posted by French Press Knits at 9:00 AM
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66 comments:

  1. KelMay 11, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I LOVE the yellow!!! Purple and yellow just go together sooo well, gives the darker purple a POP of spring yellow ;)

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  2. AmyMay 11, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Definitely option #2! Daintier than the first buttons, but more character than colored plastic buttons that follow.

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  3. coffeeandknitsMay 11, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    LOVE the brown buttons w/ the gold circle, and also love the yellow! It's a beautiful sweater, you did a lovely job!! :)

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  4. MelissaMay 11, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I would say the leather or the clay buttons. The darker color looks great--classic. Cute sweater, as always!

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  5. MichelleMay 11, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I'm more of the purple, I wouldn't want to take away from the beautiful decorative edge.

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  6. AnjaMay 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I love the leather buttons! I second Amy in that plastic buttons don't quite match the chic style of the cardigan.

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  7. LauraLillyLauraMay 11, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I love the purple buttons. The leather ones seem too heavy for the look of the sweater. The purple ones don't take away from the beauty of the knitting.

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  8. Missy knitsMay 11, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I love the "lot of contrast"--go with the yellow!! I love this pattern, and your yarn choice is just perfect.

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  9. kjramstackMay 11, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Yellow would be my first choice. The vintage leather buttons are my 2nd. Either way, it's going to be SO cute!

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  10. VikiMay 11, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    3,2,1,5,4

    Any of the first three work for me, but the last two stand out too much in my humble opinion.

    Can't wait to see what you pick.

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  11. ninaMay 11, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    1. yellow
    2. purple/ blue
    ...because darker ones make it look like my granny's cardigans :)

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  12. RegencyKnitterMay 11, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I like the brown ones with the gold circle. Really cute!

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  13. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I like the clay-pot ones. (Looks like we've all got different ideas!)

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  14. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Option 2.

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  15. sharmylaeMay 11, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    i say the clay buttons or the super-contrasty yellow! i love both those options. :)

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  16. MaggieMay 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    my vote is for the pretty brown buttons - they're precious!

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  17. janetccMay 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I like the clay pot buttons.

    Hat: knit a headband of the leaf edging, pick up stitches from behind the headband, a couple-few away from the humped edge, knit a beanie in the round from there. The humped edge of the leaves would be pointed up, the even edge would be the bottom of the hat.

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  18. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I like both of the first two because they look like little berries.

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  19. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I really like the second ones. Or the matchy matchy ones. Either way, this is going to be so cute!

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  20. KatieMay 11, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    My vote would be for either of the brown buttons. I’m too indecisive to choose. 3rd place for me would be the yellow. So pretty!

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  21. Rachel BMay 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    My favorites are the leather ones and the ones with a lot of contrast, though I like the clay pot ones too...

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  22. DanaMay 11, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I like the pink ones. it's such a classy little sweater--keep the monochromatic look!

    For the hat--could you do a short-rowed hat knitted sideways with the leaves forming the brim? Or maybe a bottom-up hat knitted flat with the leaves as a 3D element?

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  23. JMacKnitsMay 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I love the yellow and the brown leather ones... so hard to choose!!!

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  24. LauraMay 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I vote for yellow, super cute!

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  25. meppybnMay 11, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    My vote is for the yellow too - fun contrast to the 'classic' design.

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  26. CutziMay 11, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    As many have said... I vote matchy, matchy. Only because the knitting detail is so pretty - I think that's what should stand out.

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  27. LoriMay 11, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I would be tempted to attach something behind the leaf band and not have buttons maybe hooks? I think they distract from the beauty of the knitting and the pretty yarn. Could you use clear buttons?
    Also does a button actually go on the ribbed bottom or would you just have a button on the stem of each leaf?
    I think a hat with a few of the leaves going up 1 side would look cute and vintage, mimics the sweater but would only do 1 or 2.

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  28. LizMay 11, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Classic leather or fun yellow.

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  29. LoriMay 11, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Like the "clay-pot" brown buttons. Yarn is great for this pattern! Lovely

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  30. kristinskrazeMay 11, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I am NOt a yellow person but i love the yellow with it. Or the purple so the edges show.

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  31. Ms. KimbaMay 11, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    yellow buttons!!!!!

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  32. AstridMay 11, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Another vote for yellow -- but I would give green a try, as well :)

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  33. JeanieMay 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I really like the yellow contrast! Very fun:)

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  34. Three Birds JewelryMay 11, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    if your thinking spring i vote for 'lots of contrast'...if you're thinking traditional/classical i vote for the leather vintage buttons. good luck on choosing!

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  35. Jo's CornerMay 11, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I would go matchy-matchy - those buttons really make the knitting design of the button band pop.

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  36. SandyMay 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    a lot of contrast - love the lime green & purple

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  37. MarinaMay 11, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I vote for #2, love the pseudo-vintage look (okay so I'm all about vintage with a twist).

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  38. MeghannMay 11, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Love the blue ones!

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  39. knit one, knit twoMay 11, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    i like the clay pot ones, or the purple to blend in and to not distract from the beauty of the sweater. i can also picture a dark purple "blackberry" button as an option. whatever you choose, the sweater is gorgeous.

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  40. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I like the pretty brown clay-ish ones. Great little sweater!
    Marcy

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  41. Cakewalk YarnsMay 11, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    #2 looks great! The sweater turned out fabulous. Cant wait to see it modeled.

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  42. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    i like the leather or the yellow

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  43. Barbara BMay 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I'd keep it bright & girlie with the yellow buttons.

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  44. Helle K. Berry aka GracieBMay 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    clay buttons with that gold ring. stands out but does not detract!
    yes to matching hat!

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  45. Fiona @ Brave New VintageMay 11, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Oh dear, you have been given votes for each of the buttons! I like the purple or the aqua :-) Thanks for the links for yarn, I am always looking for good yarns. I really like this knit. Plus, I just love the photo of your button collection. Such a nice way to keep buttons, in preserving jars and on display like an installation!! Love love love it. xxx Fi

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  46. MonicaMay 11, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I like the shiny ones...and I have to say I am jealous of your collection of buttons.
    As for a hat I am currently knitting the Swirl hat by Sheepy Time for my niece, and I think they would work well together. Or maybe modify it in such a way as to use the leaf detail....

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  47. Kristen RettigMay 11, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I always like matchy matchy, but think the yellow ones are kinda catchy!

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  48. CarmenMay 11, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I loved the "little contrast", the blue buttons added a nice amount of pop!

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  49. CathyMay 11, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I like the shiny brown buttons that were given you photographic issues. Just not a big fan of plain old 4-hole flat buttons on such a beautiful sweater, even though the color contrasts are nice. Too bad there is not a "flashier" shank button in the yellow or blue.

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  50. nursenikkiknitsMay 11, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I've got to throw my vote in for the leather ones... although the yellow look great too!

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  51. TaraMay 11, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I love the yellow!

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  52. Very ShannonMay 11, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I vote for #2 or #1. Such a pretty sweater!!!

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  53. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I like the yellow. I think it adds that pop of color that accentuates the falling leaves. The blue is also nice, but seemed a bit simple, and the purple on purple didn't seem at all interesting. As for the first two choices, I like the buttons in the first option. I think they offer a dark contrast to the yarn with a little visual interest that compliments the stitches. The second set - the brown ones - I think have too much going on and detract from the simplicity of the leaf design.

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  54. DebMay 12, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    I prefer the brown leather (#1) or the pretty brown buttons (#2), IMHO! The sweater is a beauty!

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  55. LiliMay 12, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    I like the yellow ones and the faux leather buttons aswell :)

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  56. Samantha NagtegaalMay 12, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    The pretty brown ones, definitely :)

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  57. lingfingMay 12, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I really dislike the yellow (to me, it cheapens the sweater). My preference is the purple or either of the first two if you want contrast.

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  58. LauraMay 12, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    My vote is for the clay pot buttons. And if you felt like we didn't get a good picture of them, I bet they look even better in person.

    Yellow would be my 2nd choice.

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  59. SabrinaMay 12, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I think one of the first two options are my favorite. Very classic.

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  60. JaneMay 12, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I love option #2, the clay-potttery style buttons!

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  61. JuliaMay 12, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    LOVE the moda buttons!

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  62. -kMay 13, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    yellow!

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  63. grammynanMay 13, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I like the brown leather but my Katie-bug would love the blue ones!

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  64. DanielleMay 13, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I say the shiny brown buttons. Adorable sweater!

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  65. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Old Classic Vintage...so what'd you decide?

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  66. Parker47May 17, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I prefer the leather or clay pot buttons because they're simply classier buttons. The colors do add pop but the two hole flat colored buttons are bit blah to draw that much attention to themselves. So if buttons aren't the focal point, then matchy matchy.

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