Briar Rose
The sun finally came out for a little while today so we took some photos. Summer doesn’t seem to be coming, but these at least look summery.
This second version of the bolero was basically to refine some issues with the fit, but style wise the major differences are in the two different yarns I used and the different border patterns (both will be included in the pattern). The Lana Grossa Royal Tweed I used for this version is a bit thicker and much less drapey than the Noro Cash Iroha I used for the first version (Oh my! I took that picture at the beginning of April?!)
Thought it might be interesting to see how quite a different effect can be achieved with the same design by changing the yarn. The pattern for this is actually almost done. Just need to add some pictures of the pink version and some illustrations.
Won’t be working on it tomorrow though because I’ll be teaming the dress in these photos with a gown that’s almost certainly going to drown me. I’m sure I’ll have some silly graduation pictures to share. After that I have some new projects in the works that I’ve been meaning to share.
Posted: June 26th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
Comments: 18
Comments
Comment from Jaws
Time: June 26, 2007, 11:20 pm
Argh, so be-yoootiful!! Where’s the pattern? I want it NOW!
Comment from mary
Time: June 27, 2007, 12:40 am
Oh, I love this bolero! It looks so pretty on you, and I especially like the puffy sleeves. I also love your white dress, by the way!
Comment from Amy
Time: June 27, 2007, 2:04 am
I love the shrug. It looks so comfy! I also really like the way you have your hair. How did you do it? It seems like it would be a comfortable way to get my hair off my neck over here in Tx. ;) And congrats on graduating tomorrow!!
Comment from Sarah
Time: June 27, 2007, 5:33 am
Congrats on graduating! I’m looking forward to the pattern. It is amazing how different the same pattern looks in two yarns - always something to keep in mind.
Comment from Shannon
Time: June 27, 2007, 7:33 am
It reminds me of a Regency spencer, with the full sleeve caps and short length. It’s very nice on your diminutive person.
Comment from Kirsten
Time: June 27, 2007, 3:20 pm
The bolero looks fabulous - I love the sleeves. Congratulations on graduating!
Comment from Wiggley
Time: June 27, 2007, 3:24 pm
Love the green !
Comment from pinsandneedles
Time: June 27, 2007, 3:58 pm
The bolero turned out so nice. It looks great on you.
Comment from Heather
Time: June 27, 2007, 4:03 pm
This is stunning! I will definitely need to make one for myself one of these days. I also love your hair. Could you show us how it was done?
Oh, and congratulations on your graduation :)
Comment from Heather
Time: June 27, 2007, 11:41 pm
Your photos are lovely! Makes me want to be in Scotland again - I was there several years ago and spent a couple of days in Edinburgh - loved it!
Comment from clementine
Time: June 28, 2007, 2:03 am
yay graduation! our ceremony was SO long, i really wished it was acceptable to knit during it. but it’s an amazing feeling to think you never have to turn in another assignment… unless you’re doing masters!
congratulations ysolda :)
(btw: i have something silly i want to send you. do you have a PO box/address?)
Comment from Maddie
Time: June 28, 2007, 7:17 am
What a yummy shrug =)
Comment from Abi
Time: June 28, 2007, 12:28 pm
Well, it does feel like I’ve been away for a very long time. So many gorgeous patterns in your sidebar!
Comment from Jessica
Time: June 28, 2007, 5:38 pm
You look beautiful, Ysolda!
Comment from Elizabeth
Time: June 29, 2007, 11:39 pm
Wow, that’s really lovely. I like what you’ve done with the sleeves - I haven’t really seen anything quite like them before. Beautiful photos, too!
Comment from yvonnep
Time: June 30, 2007, 12:25 pm
I love the green, but this is the first time I like something in Noro more… it looks less - searching for the word - supple, flowing… loosely…it gives a more elegant fit…
Comment from Sonya
Time: July 1, 2007, 8:01 pm
Love this with the tiny cables. Beautiful photos and as usual, beautiful hair.
Comment from Kate
Time: July 2, 2007, 1:05 pm
Oh my! It’s perfect! I was looking for the right thing to wear over a new dress I bought and hadn’t found anything quite right. I can’t wait for this pattern to come out. Maybe it will get me out of my knitting slump. ;)
Congratulations on your graduation! I remember year number 22 VERY fondly. It was the year I lived abroad in Belfast, NI! I felt like I was floating between Uni and adulthood. Wonderful… I hope 22 treats you just as well.
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