Nicole is done - How quick???
July 11th, 2007, 5:41 pm
Wow - even for me, Nicole has been a quick knit! Despite having with the beady problem to work out.
The fit has come a up little big, compared to the Rowan picture ,but I don’t reckon it looks too bad.
I think I simply made it a size too large! I’ve been going to the gym like a demon lately and I think I must have dropped a size! I’m hoping a trip through the washing machine and tumble dryer will help adjust to fit a little. (Or I’ll have to eat more pies)
Here she is….
I love the shaping around the neckline and the way the straps work. I’m amazed at how detailed and well thought out this little top has been.
And the back view…..
I think I may have “gilded the lilly” by getting a bit carried away and putting a bead on each of the buttons…
but it’s fun! If you think you recognise those buttons….they are the leftovers I had from Flu-flo!
| Completed Knit Report | ||
| Name: | Nicole by Leah Sutton | |
| Pattern: | From Rowan Magazine No. 39 | |
| Yarn: | Paton’s 100% pure cotton 4ply - 2 balls! | |
| Pattern Problems: | The stitch detail hurt my fingers trying to hook the first of three stitches and pass it over! Not really a problem though. | |
| Pattern Modifications: | Substituted the Patons yarn for the Rowan 4ply cotton pattern written for.
Knitted beads in rather than sewn them on - details in Strappy Lace and Bead Fun. |
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| Washing and Wearing: | I’ve hand washed it once - no problems. Lovely to wear -straps hide bra straps nicely! | |
| Knit It Again???: | Definitely | |
| Difficulty: | Medium | |
| Rating: | 5/5 | |
| Other Postings Relating To This One: | More Fun than it looks… Strappy Lace and Bead Fun. | |
feltboots said,
July 11th, 2007, 7:50 pm
Susan, that’s a great top, really pretty. You have a lovely tan too !
Happy yarns said,
July 11th, 2007, 9:59 pm
Always catch up with your blog…..your speed of knitting is incredible…maybe I just spend too much time on looking at other peoples blogs. Very nice top though.
kathryn said,
July 12th, 2007, 5:53 am
It looks lovely! And I like the bead/button detail, it finishes it off beautifully.
Ruth said,
July 12th, 2007, 11:52 am
Susan that is lovely, I agree with one of the comments, you knit so fast. lets hope the warmer weather comes soon.
I am about halfway through spangle scarf - am really pleased with it. I still have to find out how to attach pics from camera to PC but as soon as I can I will let you see how your brilliant design is looking.
I do enjoy your blog
Ruth
Jane Ungemuth said,
July 14th, 2007, 9:02 pm
Yes, I just wanted to add my congratulations to a really pretty top. I think the whole look would be set off beautifully by your pick axe! What do you think? Look forward to seeing the top for real.
Love Jane