Tasteful and Understated Michael Simon Sweaters for Fall
How long has it been since the last time I posted about Michael Simon? I don't know for sure, but I'll tell you anyway: too long. It's been too long since we've gathered together to admire the work of madman knitwear genius Michael Simon.
We may not have gathered, but I certainly have not stopped looking. I have email alerts set from several different marketplaces. I am looking for my holy grails. I am also looking for any item I haven't seen before. Just when I think I've seen it all, a new one pops up and I am reminded again of the majesty of this universe.
Today I bring you some of the most glorious Halloween and fall-themed Michael Simon sweaters that you should add to your closet post haste. Here you go, and you're welcome:
Checkerboard Halloween Cardigan
Michael Simon's checkerboard designs are 10/10 fantastic. I like the striped squares and the checkerboard-within-a-checkerboard squares. That, plus the fun color scheme, plus the delightful felt pumpkins? Fantastic.
I happen to own this one, and I can't tell you how delighted I am to finally be able to wear it this month.
Here's another checkerboard design that I also love:
Sunflower Cardigan
This one is so cute! You can wear it throughout the fall. Or if you're me (if I owned it; sadly I do not), you can wear it year-round. I love the mix of techniques here: knitted leaves in the background, felt leaves in the foreground, embroidered sunflowers, and beaded sunflower seeds. May we all have such detailed sweaters.
If you're for some reason a sunflower hater, you might like this one instead:
And here's another. To be honest, the dangling acorns are kind of disturbing to me:
Celestial Halloween Cardigan
This looks like something Dani from Hocus Pocus would wear. Total 90s vibes. I love it, and if there was one listed in my size I'd be figuring out how to scrounge up enough pennies to buy it.
This starry pumpkin patch cardigan is a little more understated if you're a beige mom looking to get crazy 🤪 this Halloween:
Haunted House Cardigan
Turn your torso into a haunted house. What wonders await beneath the buttons?
This one has similar vibes and is even more jolly. I'm a candy corn hater, but I like those buttons.
Trick or Treat Cardigan
Thanksgiving Top
Or if you want something more risqué to make a statement to Aunt Linda, how about a beaded turkey coming out of your cleavage?
Costumed Freaks Cardigan
Jack-O'-Lantern Cardigan
Awww, they all look so happy. I like the one-toothed one on the shoulder.
Here's another one of the jack-o'-lanterns all lit up at night:
And here's a crochet option if you wanna take a stand in the war of fiber art supremacy. I like the open spaces. Imagine the layering possibilities:
Witch Vest
I don't know what to say. This thing is insane.
If you want a Halloween-themed vest but don't want to look like you've lost your mind, maybe this demure black cat vest will do it for you:
Autumn Farm Cardigan
An idyllic pastoral scene for you. Wear it to Thanksgiving, wear it to the grocery store, wear it to your job as a kindergarten teacher.
The scene is not my favorite, but it has good detail. And you rarely see a Michael Simon knit in this shade of green. I'm here for it.
Sequined Cat Sweater
What happens when you cross a black cat on Halloween? Ultra riches, probably. I don't know, but I like that this doesn't use the typical black-and-orange combo.
Spider Web Cardigan
The webs are great, but the fabulous bejeweled spiders are the real showstopper here.
I also like this cardigan, and it's probably a lot more wearable for most people. Big fan of the mesh sleeves:
Frog Cardigan
Look at this thing. Look at it! It's one of the most deranged Michael Simon designs I have seen. I love it. I hate it. I need it.
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