I could have sworn it's impossible to make crochet clothes that are so easily wearable nowadays. I have to admit, the colorful patches do remind me a bit of potholders we had when I was a kid, but it's faint and the cardigan looks great, maybe the nostalgia even adds to it.
Honestly, that "potholders" nostalgia is just what made me love this pattern so much :D I like the weird vibe, but I think it's just in such a way that it still looks nice hahah