This pattern is from
Zephyrstyle.com, and it's my second
FO in a row from them. All their patterns have been top notch and without a mistake to be found. I loved this one for its lacy leaves panel down the front and cute puffed sleeves.
It was
so fun to knit! (I actually mostly finished it within two weeks of starting, but got the bind-off row too tight on both sleeves and neck trim. That took another two weeks for me to get around to it.) I am now in love with knitting lace. It really keeps it interesting when you have to do different stitches every other row. I did do slightly more decreases on the waist shaping then suggested, and also put in some increases as I wanted this to stop right at my hips.
This yarn is Bristol Yarn Gallery Somerset color 106, with 85%
pima cotton and 15% silk. The pattern suggests Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, but as I used that last time and it is a little itchy to my sensitive skin, I decided to go with a different blend. It is super soft and drapes beautifully. I love this sweater, in case you can't tell. Isn't this lace gorgeous?! I'm so proud.
These sleeves look way more puffed on the model. The problem is, I have non-
spaghetti arms. They aren't muscular, just fleshy. I had to do a very loose BO on the trim which makes it stretch out a bit when worn.
Okay, almost done with McCall's 5523. It's completely sewn (in one day!!!)
but I'm having some fit issues - slightly too big in the waist and slightly too tight in the hips. Nothing that can't be fixed. Although I am pretty distracted with the U.S. Open at the moment...
This pattern is from Zephyrstyle.com, and it's my second FO in a row from them. All their patterns have been top notch and without a mistake to be found. I loved this one for its lacy leaves panel down the front and cute puffed sleeves.
It was so fun to knit! (I actually mostly finished it within two weeks of starting, but got the bind-off row too tight on both sleeves and neck trim. That took another two weeks for me to get around to it.) I am now in love with knitting lace. It really keeps it interesting when you have to do different stitches every other row. I did do slightly more decreases on the waist shaping then suggested, and also put in some increases as I wanted this to stop right at my hips.
This yarn is Bristol Yarn Gallery Somerset color 106, with 85% pima cotton and 15% silk. The pattern suggests Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, but as I used that last time and it is a little itchy to my sensitive skin, I decided to go with a different blend. It is super soft and drapes beautifully. I love this sweater, in case you can't tell. Isn't this lace gorgeous?! I'm so proud.
These sleeves look way more puffed on the model. The problem is, I have non-spaghetti arms. They aren't muscular, just fleshy. I had to do a very loose BO on the trim which makes it stretch out a bit when worn.
Okay, almost done with McCall's 5523. It's completely sewn (in one day!!!) but I'm having some fit issues - slightly too big in the waist and slightly too tight in the hips. Nothing that can't be fixed. Although I am pretty distracted with the U.S. Open at the moment...
You did a really lovely job with this. It fits you like a glove!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - you are such a clever girl!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Thanks for introducing me to this website - they have great designs. And again, with the thinking alike...my latest post was a lavendar top too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I love the lacy leaves down the front, and of course, this is my favorite color too.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Super cute! Does have a bit of an unfortunate name though. :-P You must have tons of patience.
ReplyDeleteWow I can't knit for toffee, you are right to be proud of this.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I started on this back when I was a true beginning knitter. I might be able to handle it now! LOL You are making me want to pull out the pattern and try it again.
ReplyDeleteLove it! It fits you so well and the colour looks great on you. The lace design is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job on this top. I made it a couple of years ago. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI have a question for you. I know that when you sew, you do a lot of french seams. I want to try french seams on my next project. Do you make your seam allowances bigger in order to do that, go up a dress size, or do you just work with what the pattern offers you from the start for your given size?
That is really pretty!! I have been wanting to knit that pattern. I have never done lace before but I will have to try that one.
ReplyDeleteYour sweater is so pretty! Love the color and the desigin along the front.
ReplyDeleteIt is very sweet and pretty looking.
ReplyDeleteLooking lovely in lavender lace:-)! Your top is making me think about pulling out my part-lace knitting UFO too...
ReplyDeleteWonderful job! Mine wasn't too puffy either. There were only a few that I saw that had the same effect. Looks great anyway!
ReplyDeleteZephyr girls have great patterns.
That is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous sweater. Very nice. Wow. And I think I'm really doing something knitting socks!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I love to see knitting!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely sweater.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Amanda - I love the colour and the style.
ReplyDeleteThe colour works really well with your hair and complexion, too.
Sigh... I really, really should learn how to knit.