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Something New
Rarely, a design just… happens. Although I’m not yet finished, I can tell this is going to be one of them for me. The fit is just what I imagined. The idea? Working out beautifully. And it’s a joy to knit, which for me at least, is the key to the project.
I cast on for this project during the Opening Ceremonies, watching on Tivo last Saturday afternoon. Worked with EcoWool on 6.5mm needles, it’s knitting up so quickly. I had the top panels done by the end of the weekend, and most of the body finished by Tuesday night.
The concept is something I’ve been toying with in my head for a while now. Two panels for the bust piece, knit side to side, then sewn, and the body knit down in a slim longer length. So far, it fits like a glove, and I’m planning on layering this over leggings and a long sleeved tee.
My sketches show this as a sleeveless layering piece, with a chunky cowl neckline. But I reserve the right to change it as I continue knitting.
So… what do you think?
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February 18th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
LOVE. I love the effect of the sideways cables, in an open knit like that. And the color is awesome.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
oh… i LOVE LOVE LOVE it! and my favorite yarn too! cannot wait for the pattern! knit faster!
February 18th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Wow Amy, that looks amazing. I can’t wait for that pattern.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
I think it’s beautiful!
February 18th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
That is really gorgeous!
February 18th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Ooh! Looks awesome! Can’t wait until it’s available. Great job!
February 18th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
love (1,000)
can’t wait for it’s release as I can tell already it’s gonna be awesome
February 18th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
I love the drape at the neckline! I can’t wait to see the FO unveiled.
February 18th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Gorgeous! I’m a cable junky and with that colour…totally smitten.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:13 am
I am not a cables sort of person, but that looks beautiful! Lovely color, too!
February 19th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Based on those snippets, it looks great. I too will be keeping an eye out for the pattern, methinks.
February 19th, 2010 at 8:42 am
you teaser! I’m in love already with just the little bit you’ve shown.
February 19th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Gorgeous. Slim sleeves that end above the elbow would get my vote.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:13 am
I’m so in love with the pictures you’ve shown!! I can’t wait to see the finished project.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:51 am
I love the colour, it’s so rich! And lacy cables… ah! I can’t wait to see it finished!
February 19th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Can’t wait to see the finished product. Plus it helps that it’s in a colour I can’t seem to get away from – cast off a project in something similar yesterday!
February 19th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
I love it! Can’t wait for the pattern to be published. I’d like to see it with arms.
February 20th, 2010 at 6:32 am
I love it and can’t wait to see it finished…knit on!
February 20th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
I LOVE IT! Hope you will size it up to 50″. It would be gorgeous on my sister and (clearly) she’s busty.