The stuff dreams are knit of
I actually had a dream I was making a sweater. Kind of amazing, since a.) I live in AZ. b.) I haven't finished a garment in over a year.
I'm pretty resolved to rip out my Classic Elite premiere (pima tencel) coral Hourglass sweater. The length is wrong and it needs to be be reknit so the decreases are in the right place. Who knows if that will happen?
The stuff of blissful night time reveling?
The Bedjacket from Knitting Lingerie Style, of course.
It's been ages since I purchased a sweater's worth of yarn, and I'm hesitant. I'm considering substituting the self-same Classic Elite Premiere for the pattern yarn, which is wool and cotton. But I know it will have tons more drape and softness, and I'm not sure how that will affect the overall look of the garment. Opinions?
Obviously, I am not in love with that color, either. It would be nice in the coral, or a nice sagey or pale apple color. I think it needs to stay in almost the same tone, it would lose its vintage appeal and detailing in a darker color. Other color ideas for my skin tone? I can never find the right shade of pink, either.
Check out the Napoleon shot.
Comments
I think that would look really lovely on you. It seems like a really flattering design in general...
Posted by: grumperina | May 26, 2007 6:11 AM
I vote for sage!
Posted by: diana | May 26, 2007 6:17 AM
Before you know it, you'll be wearing wool sweaters when it gets to be 65 degrees, just like a native!
Posted by: Tipper | May 26, 2007 5:02 PM
I love that jacket (I have the single pattern) and I do plan on making it one day. I think it will be lovely! Did you buy the book? I love that book, and the one Runway Knits, and I just got the new Loop-d-Loop Crochet.
p.s. pale apple!
Posted by: Michelle | May 26, 2007 8:12 PM
I adore this. I must, must get that book.
Posted by: kristin | May 29, 2007 8:55 AM
love. love. love. (came from a link from grumperina) don't know your colouring - for me i'm gonna knit this in a yummy cloudy sky blue.
Posted by: celeste | June 5, 2007 8:28 AM
I live in Texas, and yep, when it starts dropping into the 60s, I wear my wool sweaters!
Posted by: may | June 14, 2007 8:29 AM