Snow White
After wearing the red jumper several times this week I finally decided to block it. It made sense to do so on the dress form and it seems to be drying quite happily. The yarn is Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk and I used 10 balls with pretty much none left over. I was determined to eke out the yarn and get long sleeves out of it and I’m so pleased I did because the little bell cuffs cover my hands and are so cosy. As for the name, I seem to be a little obsessed with fairy tales and knits at the moment. You’ll see what I mean when you see Yarn Forward, and I’m also knitting Rapunzel socks at the moment. I’m very excited about the Purlesence ‘what would Cinderella knit?’ competition.
I have been playing with the Sew U book too.? Not during the day though so I have no photos to share. But I’m making a practise shirt from some insanely sixties fabric that was once a duvet cover of my grandparents. I’m not entirely sure yet whether it is just for practise or if I’m trying to make something wearable. I can’t really decide whether the fabric is cutely retro or not. It’s a fine line. I’m also planning on making some fine grey wool or flannel trousers, with wide legs and cuffs. Very in style at the moment and presumably to be found in H&M but still, I want to make my own.
Posted: October 14th, 2006 under Uncategorized.
Comments: 28
Comments
Comment from Alexandra
Time: October 14, 2006, 10:21 pm
Love the dart shaping.
Comment from Sarah Burke
Time: October 14, 2006, 10:53 pm
Oh super-cute! Love it! Espcially the neckline.
Comment from amyknitty
Time: October 14, 2006, 11:42 pm
knitty misses you.
:-)
Comment from Projektleiterin
Time: October 14, 2006, 11:59 pm
Oh, this is definitely cute and something I would like to make for my own.
Comment from Lesa
Time: October 15, 2006, 12:19 am
WOW! Very dramatic sweater. Can’t wait to see a pic of you in it.
Comment from Shannon
Time: October 15, 2006, 1:33 am
Oh, that is completely STUNNING. I would make that in a second. (Well, I would make that in a couple of weeks, but you know what I mean.) What does the back look like?
Comment from Leah
Time: October 15, 2006, 2:08 am
It looks so fantastic!! What lovely shaping!!
I have been pouring over “sew u” as well! Isn’t it the best sewing book ever?!?!?
I can’t wait to see your skirt! I’m sure it will be highly wearable!
Comment from Sophia
Time: October 15, 2006, 3:37 am
Gorgeous sweater! Love the color, too!
Comment from Cookie
Time: October 15, 2006, 8:07 am
I love the shaping. Curves accentuated by ribs always draw me in.
Comment from Kendra
Time: October 15, 2006, 10:46 am
Another stunning jumper - the design and colour are both lovely. You never seem to have any knitting disasters. It must be all that skill and talent!
Comment from Ruth
Time: October 15, 2006, 3:50 pm
Absolutely stunning - I love the dart shaping.
Comment from jen
Time: October 15, 2006, 7:24 pm
That’s awesome! I bet it feels amazing as well in that yarn. I’d knit and wear that :)
Comment from Hannah
Time: October 15, 2006, 8:26 pm
that is beautiful! I hope you will be publishing the pattern in some form or another for those of us with less designing skill than you.
Comment from Sally
Time: October 16, 2006, 12:43 am
It’s lovely! It reminds me of Knitty’s Tubey, except it’s better because it’s got raelly professional-looking shaping.
Comment from Crystal
Time: October 16, 2006, 1:19 am
Love this! Will there be a pattern? I hope so!
Comment from Emma-Louise
Time: October 16, 2006, 7:09 pm
I WANT this jumper! It almost inspires me to knit (I could do scarves and sausage knitting when I was around 10).
Please let me know if you are going to sell this gorgeous (sweater - we call them jumpers). I am in Vancouver, Canada.
Comment from bekka
Time: October 17, 2006, 1:29 am
yes, i second, or third, the requests for a pattern. i love the neckline!!
Comment from jazz
Time: October 17, 2006, 9:45 am
ysolda, this is awesome, how clever you are! Also, how are you finding the ‘Sew U’ book, I was wondering whether to ask for this for xmas or not. jasmine
Comment from stacey
Time: October 17, 2006, 2:52 pm
Very pretty - i love the shaping!
Comment from Eklectika
Time: October 17, 2006, 10:01 pm
NICE! Especially that you got it done in only 10 skeins! Is this one of your patterns (I’d make one, too!), cause it’s lovely!
Comment from Kristin
Time: October 18, 2006, 6:17 am
That is stunning. I’ll be watching out for the pattern as well. I hope it comes in “Ruebenesque.”
Comment from Valerie
Time: October 21, 2006, 8:30 am
Where can I find this pattern ?
Comment from jenni= )
Time: November 7, 2006, 10:21 pm
oh my gooodness! i soooooo want to make this! please put me on you “tell them when and where they can get the pattern” list!
Comment from Sarah
Time: November 15, 2006, 6:10 am
I love it!! I want to be on the pattern list too.
Comment from alyxx
Time: November 16, 2006, 11:43 pm
Regards.
Where can I find this pattern? The sweater is gorgeous!
xx
Comment from sabina
Time: December 3, 2006, 8:20 pm
Gorgeous sweater. I would also love the pattern as many others have requested! You are very talented!!
Comment from SCORCH
Time: December 17, 2006, 6:51 am
OK YSOLDA…
GIVE IT UP…the sweater is fabulous & we ALL want the pattern….WHERE CAN WE GET IT?
Thanks & HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
XX
Comment from Ilona
Time: December 21, 2006, 10:34 am
How is this different from the pattern on Knitty?
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/PATTtubey.html
It’s most beautiful - the way you’ve done it.
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