Rosa
Pattern: Rowan 35, Spring / summer 2004,
Yarn: Rowan 4 ply cotton, buy more than in the pattern.
Beads: about 4000 - I used the beads in the pattern, but in purple not blue.
Size: small (34″ bust), which on me actually gives it about an inch of negative ease, I like the fit. I didn’t change the length at all, so unless you’re also 5 ft 3 you may want to lengthen it.
Modifications: surprisingly few, I moved the slit for the ribbon from the centre to the left side and knit the neck edging in the round.
I don’t like the black ribbon, I just happened to have it. I’m not sure what I want the ribbon to be. I think it should match the beads but I haven’t found anything that’s right yet. Does anyone have any good ideas?
I love this skirt although I do appreciate that colour wise they don’t quite go. But at the moment I only have 2 skirts that sit at my waist, the other is candy floss pink. So this seemed like a better option. For anyone interested in such things it is part of a Foale and Tuffin suit from the 21 shop (google if none of that means anything to you). It’s from the late 60s, and yes I do have the jacket. No one I know likes it, but I love it. Incidentally Marion Foale is now a knitwear designer. There is an interview with her in Rowan 36 and she owns a boutique that sells handknits in London.
Posted: June 7th, 2006 under Uncategorized.
Comments: 30
Comments
Comment from Isis (Rilana)
Time: June 7, 2006, 10:45 pm
Rosa turned out beautiful. It looks feminine. I like it a lot. You did a nice job knitting it up. Have a great day. Although, it is night time where you are, I think. It’s still afternoon here. Toodles. :)
Comment from Sarah
Time: June 7, 2006, 11:03 pm
You look absolutely loverly in that. Marvelous job!
Comment from Erica B.
Time: June 7, 2006, 11:09 pm
Rosa is gorgeous! It turned out great!
Comment from Angela
Time: June 8, 2006, 12:02 am
She looks amazing! I’ve always loved that sweater but never thought I’d have the patience to deal with all the beads. Props to you! Wear her proudly!
Comment from Cookie
Time: June 8, 2006, 12:59 am
Cute! I have the pattern and the yarn sitting around somewhere (but a different color). It’s hard to find coordinating beads. Good to know I’ll need extra yarn when the time comes. What if you sewed on matching beads to the ends of the sash that stick out to get it to “match”?
Comment from Desiree
Time: June 8, 2006, 2:21 am
It’s beautiful!!
Comment from petulant
Time: June 8, 2006, 6:55 am
no one you know likes that skirt?! they’re all crazy, it’s gorgeous :) (Rosa’s looking great too)
Comment from Olivia
Time: June 8, 2006, 6:56 am
Oooh, I love that skirt. Of course Rosa is lovely too. I like the not-quite-matching combo, I think it works.
Comment from purlpower
Time: June 8, 2006, 9:48 am
Looks fab!
Re. Ribbon - come to Newcastle for a day out and I will show you our VV Rouleaux - the only branch outside Londinium I believe. It’s only an hour or two on the train. You’d like it!
Comment from sophie
Time: June 8, 2006, 9:57 am
i love the skirt! waisted skirts are absolutely brilliant - they just feel great, there is no worry about underwear showing, and they can be really flatttering.
good work on the beads - you have lot more patience than i would.
Comment from Larissa
Time: June 8, 2006, 10:36 am
Wow, Rosa looks great! She’s actually the first one I’ve seen, and I’m very impressed. That’s an awful lot of beads.
Comment from Kelly
Time: June 8, 2006, 10:52 am
I love it!
I think, with sleeves and some length, it might be a lovely summer sweater for me too :)
Comment from wenders
Time: June 8, 2006, 12:33 pm
I am so impressed with the beading. The whole thing looks wonderful!
What about a silvery-gray ribbon? I’m thinking maybe dove gray - you know, that color that has lavendar undertones…?
Your knitting is so inspiring!
Comment from katie
Time: June 8, 2006, 1:16 pm
that’s just stunning, it suits you so well!
Comment from Lara900
Time: June 8, 2006, 1:35 pm
really like the sweater, and I think it is perfect for you!
Comment from Jenna
Time: June 8, 2006, 2:43 pm
That top is so retro and flatttering, just gorgeous. Be proud of your good work. You’ve definitely inspired me to want to make one. Luckily, I’m also 5′3″ so I wouldn’t have to lengthen it, woo hoo!
Comment from mlle defarge
Time: June 8, 2006, 3:26 pm
I’ve wanted to knit this sweater for such a long time, and seeing how great yours turned out and how lovely it looks on you, well now I’ve just got to make it!
Comment from Jessica
Time: June 8, 2006, 6:00 pm
Wow, that is some fabulous sweater. I feel panicky just thinking about that many beads.
Comment from Bottom
Time: June 8, 2006, 6:31 pm
What a lovely little sweater! So early 20th c. The lavender yarn is quite becoming on you. And I love the print and cut of your skirt!!
Comment from pip
Time: June 8, 2006, 6:48 pm
It’s stunning. Absolutely stunning.
Comment from Belinda
Time: June 8, 2006, 7:28 pm
It is just beautiful. It looks wonderful on you as well.
Comment from elizabeth
Time: June 8, 2006, 8:19 pm
I don’t have words. This is amazing.
Comment from Gina
Time: June 8, 2006, 9:50 pm
So lovely! I have to tell you that the skirt is lovely in it’s own right. I can’t believe that nobody likes the suit — what do they know?
Comment from kate
Time: June 9, 2006, 2:41 am
that is such a lovely sweater and i love how the pattern looks with the pattern in the skirt…very funky mix that works amazingly well together! great job and you look adorable in it!
Comment from jen
Time: June 9, 2006, 6:06 pm
So pretty! I know how much work went into that :)
I like what you’ve done with the ribbon as well, it’s cuter on the side.
Comment from Ignoble Jen
Time: June 9, 2006, 8:36 pm
Wow Rosa is fantastic. If you are going to change the ribbon why not a deep purple or for a bit of a difference a yellow tone??
N.B. I had a wee look through your links and they are great, thanks for the tip off!
Comment from Sunflowerfairy
Time: June 10, 2006, 9:29 pm
Go you!! Nice job!
Comment from Kendra
Time: June 11, 2006, 1:04 pm
Rosa looks beautiful. It must have taken a lot of patience. Have you tried this website for ribbons? http://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/Category.aspx/Ribbons
Comment from carolyn
Time: June 17, 2006, 10:21 am
Oh, I love this! You look gorgeous in it.
Comment from Hege
Time: June 20, 2006, 1:52 pm
It`s wonderful :o)
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