A garment knitted for autumn preparations

Before the signs of autumn began to appear while it was still hot, I started knitting a cardigan for myself.
While swaying with the waves of work and my physical condition, I knitted it little by little and finally finished it.
It was my first time knitting a garment with sleeves, and I also challenged myself with ribbing on the wrists and hem.
I had to redo parts many times, but I was happy to see it taking shape, and I feel as if the accumulation of quiet time remains in the stitches themselves.

I ran out of the yarn I had prepared, and when I went to the store to buy more, it was sold out.
I had no choice but to add some other yarn I had at home and figure out how to connect the colors.
It didn't go as planned, but I think that made the finish feel more like me.

Since finishing it, I have worn it a few times when picking up my children.
My daughter proudly told her teacher, "My mom made this!" and although I felt embarrassed, it warmed my heart deeply.
Her asking me, "Make a cardigan for me too!" will likely be a gentle inspiration for my next project.
My little son also told me "It's cute" many times, and each time he did, I felt glad that I had knitted it.

I had thought I would wear this during autumn this year, but the season shifted suddenly from heat to cold, and winter is already approaching before I could even feel the autumn air.
When I wear the cardigan, I always layer a thin hoodie or something over it, which makes me feel a little disappointed.
Even so, the time spent knitting and the words of my family have made this piece special.

A cardigan knitted for a quiet autumn.
Although it missed the season a little this year, autumn remains firmly in my heart.