Over time, I’ve come to truly appreciate this little sweater, the Osier Cardigan. It is rustic, homey, humble and simple. I’m so grateful to Brooklyn Tweed for helping to make this idea a reality and for Jared Flood’s guidance in developing a longer length version. Wool People 13 is an amazing collection and I’m so proud to be part of it!
Actually, Osier was originally designed as a very short cropped sweater. For wearability, we added a little bit of length to the original short version, then worked on proportion for the longer variant. I like the humility of the shape. Osier is the simplest of knitted forms, the drop-shoulder cardigan.
Osier is very understated. In fact, it doesn’t look like much at first glance, just an unassuming, boxy cardigan. On closer inspection, though, Osier shows some shining moments.
The fabric itself is a simple combination of knit and purl. When worked in a woolen spun yarn, it takes on a richness and history that only garter stitch can produce. After that first magical blocking, the finished fabric is light, yet spongy, thick and very warm.
Recently, while looking over the shade card for Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, I started to fantasize about an Osier just for me. With great difficulty, I’ve whittled it down to three color choices:
Old World 
Bale 
Hayloft
Just about any of these would be lovely. It’s a classic piece that I could wear right through winter here in Louisiana. It’s a quick sweater to make. I wonder if I could squeeze some “me” time into my knitting schedule?
Love,
Cheryl
