I look at patterns and instantly decide whether or not they have staying power.  If it's a classic, if it's a garment that's going to be cyclical or if it's a trend that probably won't come back around for another decade or so.  

And that's the reason why I still have this cardi wrap pattern: Vogue 8138 (long out-of-print), that I made in 2008.

I had run across this tribal print heavy weight, almost sweater-ish knit fabric in Hancock.  It was a 2.25 yard remnant.  I knew immediately that I wanted to make a cardi wrap or some kind of cocoon cardi.  I had previously made a couple and I searched for this one to find the pattern number so that I could pull it from the cabinet.

This pattern went from the envelope to final press in less than an hour.  It's a great quickie!

The temperature recently dropped here and we're in the midst of sweater weather and this is something that'll I'll be reaching for often.  And I see cardi wraps on everyone here.   

A cardi wrap, knit top, jeans and boots is practically the uniform here during this season.  And it'll be mine too!