Project complete and I'm in love. Feather light fibers from
Habu textiles ,linen tape and tsumugi silk ,worked together into a perfect summer sweater . I used
Nora's pattern design
Stella...
I shortened the length of the sleeves to elbow length without the turn up cuff;and am pleased with it this way...
The camera has picked up on a slight variance of color in the linen tape...in the photo it looks drastic,but in fact it is very subtle and at first I had not noticed.When I did I went into a little panic attack,but after seeing the sweater put together,I realized it was not as profound as I first thought.I have since changed the button,actually a couple of times.I had originally chosen this
button, but I felt the sweater needed something larger . I looked through my stash and tried out the stone button on the first picture. It really was too heavy and overpowering for this sweater...
In the end I went with this lightweight wooden button,hand made,with the same subtle shades as the sweater.I felt it a better choice.Wood,linen & silk seemed perfect bedfellows...what do you think? This will be coming to the beach...and I just may wear it all fall and winter...
I shortened the length of the sleeves to elbow length without the turn up cuff;and am pleased with it this way...
The camera has picked up on a slight variance of color in the linen tape...in the photo it looks drastic,but in fact it is very subtle and at first I had not noticed.When I did I went into a little panic attack,but after seeing the sweater put together,I realized it was not as profound as I first thought.I have since changed the button,actually a couple of times.I had originally chosen this button, but I felt the sweater needed something larger . I looked through my stash and tried out the stone button on the first picture. It really was too heavy and overpowering for this sweater...
In the end I went with this lightweight wooden button,hand made,with the same subtle shades as the sweater.I felt it a better choice.Wood,linen & silk seemed perfect bedfellows...what do you think? This will be coming to the beach...and I just may wear it all fall and winter...
15 comments:
Ah, it is beautiful! And it looks so lovely on, which is even more important! I think you made the perfect button choice. Well done!
It really is lovely - I can just imagine how good it feels to put on. I love the button you chose - it's perfect.
Michele
I think it's fabtastic! And either way (Stella & me or Stella & I ) you are great together! Excellent work!
Very couture! It's a winning piece and I love the wooden button as a finishing touch. You are going to enjoy wearing this on your vacation and all the time.
I think it's "me" but don't rely on my grammer.
"Stella and I are going to the beach with John." "John is picking up Stella and me on his way to the beach." Either way you do it, it looks lovely!
this is brillant! I just love it! I think i will add it to my list!
Wow - this is incredible! Ethereal!
So beautiful!
Beautiful - I love your mods. Enjoy!
Ah, the Habu jacket is lovely.
I think Stella will be taken to lots of places, she just looks so fantastic. What a fabulous knit and great choice with the button T.
oh, i love it! it really is perfect. i have been wanting to make one for a while. i will. one day!
beautiful work.
The button and the sweater are both perfect together. Looks great on you. Congratulations!
It's gorgeous, T! I love the way the colors play together too -- and it looks great ON you.
Stopped to visit after reading about you on Claudia and Mr. Puffy's blog. Stella is stunning. I love it. Could you give me an idea of approximately what size this knits up to if one follows the instructions as they are currently written in the pattern?
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