And Ah-One!
Yep. It has been a week since we last saw our lovely ice blue Fantine in-the-making. I'll keep it brief as my right shoulder has been muy problematic (hence, spotty knitting), but this 50's inspired cropped top has grown to her full length of 19 inches as measured from the center back to the waist band.The reason behind the post title reference to the signature Lawrence Welk "And Ah-One"? My girl has one sleeve down and one to go before the large blue buttons are added to finish this retro look.
Once my tweaked version of Fantine is complete, I'll be sure to visually and verbally detail all the modifications, including yarn substitution, length and yoke stitch changes.
By the way, I gave in to temptation and ordered the Rowan book, NewShapes, as well. You know, the one with "Anise" on the cover? Since I have 16 balls of Polar left, I figured I had to do something useful with it, no?
Labels: WIPs
posted by La Cabeza Grande at 9/08/2007 01:43:00 PM
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18 Comments:
Fantine looks marvelous! I hope your shoulder feels better soon. It's never fun to hurt. :(
I love the longer length! It's going to be fab on you!
So so cute but I already told you that :)
Sorry your shoulder is bothersome :(
Fantine looks glorious!
But you really should take care of yourself :(
And tell me how you like that book eh? Because you know we've been thinking about that.....
Good job with the photo not showing the one-sidedness. She's looking great.
But do take care with that shoulder. It has to last you a while yet.
I do like that Fantine. It really looks great.
This is beautiful, and it is much, much better than the pattern's version of this knit. I love it!
So sorry about your shoulder, Karen. Fantine, on the other hand, is fabulous! Can't wait to see her finished!
Your sweater's looking great!
Looking at those Rowan pattern names is making me hungry!
Your Fantine is looking gorgeous. That is a great color for you, too! I keep saying that, so it just proves you have a great color eye.
See ya tomorrow!
i love this is much...can't wait to see the buttons...
yes...you are so with it on the blog titles! :)
Very nice. The color is great. Now we need to see it modeled!
I love the colour and the style of Fantine. Sorry I haven't been keeping up with you properly. I have nearly found a place to live so the hiatus of contact should end soon.
Thanks for the comment - Clapotis was originally for my aunt and then I liked it so much (and became a bit too shy to send it to my aunt) I kept it. Now, I'm umming and ahing about it.
I had some Polar once and thought the blend was very interesting and the 10% acrylic was just about enough.
Fantine is simply loverly, to quote Eliza Doolittle.
Take care of your shoulder, twin!
Blessings!
pretty sweater! a little acrylic will likely go a long way to keep your sweater from pilling. also - can i admit that i always loved lawrence welk? watching that show is like living in fairy-land - just happy, complete with bubbles. :)
LorDEE! That color is so entirely edibly fabulous!
I love this and can't wait to see this on you—ah One & a TWO!
Karen --
I really like the modification you made - Fantine will be gorgeous! Please take care of your shoulder!
Peace,
Chris.
In keeping with Lawrence Welk, it's "Wunnerful, wunnerful!"
;)
Take care of yourself - shoulder pain is the pits! (I can truly sympathize...)
(((hugs)))
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