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March 30, 2008
Camellia
is here even though spring is not here for me. Here's hoping that putting a springy pattern out there will encourage the ice and snow to melt before July. My version has two options for sleeves. I thought I would like the smaller, cap sleeve better, but I actually prefer the flutter one.
$5.95
I really enjoyed using this yarn. I know many people are averse to cotton, but this stuff was really enjoyable to knit and I'm in love with the green I used, though my first instinct was to go orange or red. I'm glad I didn't go with my usual colors though and I can't wait to wear it, not that that will be happening any time soon due to the freezing temperatures. Is going on vacation primarily to get some use out of a knitted top insane?
Posted by kate at March 30, 2008 02:38 PM
Comments
Found your adorable pattern at my LYS in the Make it Modern booklet, and am inspired by this feminine warm-weather style -- I live near Atlanta, and alas, I don't get much wear out of woolens. And it's my first foray into lace! Woo-hoo!
A question: My copy of the pattern lists finished measurements. How much ease do you recommend in choosing a size? Thanks! -- Dana
Posted by: foxpearls at May 5, 2008 10:50 AM
Beautiful! Stylish, feminine, and fun, I downloaded it right away.
Posted by: misa at April 15, 2008 01:05 PM
going on vacation is always the most sane thing a person could do. and having lovely knit tops to pack for it is only a bonus. sweet top.
Posted by: michele at April 7, 2008 05:39 PM
Very dainty and figure flattering. Nothing says spring like green. Even in Canada, although for us, WHITE appears to be a spring colour as well. LOL. Do you know, could this pattern be adapted to the knitting machine?
Posted by: Shari at April 5, 2008 12:46 PM
Lovely, I must say I am curious to see it with thte neckling open and untied.........does it still look just as good that way? I'm a V-neck kinda gal(due to my bustyness)
Posted by: KeanaLee at April 2, 2008 10:51 PM
Lovely, Kate! Really, really pretty. Completely unseasonal, but I suppose it will indeed be spring for a day or two, sometime before summer comes.
Posted by: alison at April 2, 2008 08:57 PM
The top is gorgeous! Your model too, by the way, seeing her so happy in her sweater makes me want to knit it right now!
Posted by: Diana at April 2, 2008 01:37 PM
No, it's not insane. hehe! REally, you owe it to Camellia to give her a warm vacation.
Being north of Kingston right now (that would be Canada, not Jamaica sadly), I can fully commiserate on the weather.
Beautiful top, lovely greeeeeeeeeeeeen.
LB
Posted by: LB at April 2, 2008 10:41 AM
So pretty Kate! How much ease do you remcommend when choosing a size for this one?
Posted by: Jennifer at April 1, 2008 03:15 PM
Yay!!! It's here! I've been checking several times a week to see when the pattern would be posted. Now I just need to buy this one, the bird in hand one and put them in my "Must Do" file.
Posted by: Shanna at March 31, 2008 10:30 PM
Very pretty! Love the sleeves!
Posted by: Manise at March 30, 2008 11:45 PM
SO CUTE! I love the bottom edge!
Posted by: miss ewe at March 30, 2008 11:25 PM
Beautiful work.
Posted by: claudia at March 30, 2008 10:31 PM
KA-Yute. Hey, nice little sentence or two about you in Vogue Knitting. They got it right!
Posted by: Teresa C at March 30, 2008 09:04 PM
so very cute! it's making me feel springy here already ;-)
Love it!
Posted by: margaux at March 30, 2008 08:30 PM
Cute! We could use some spring here too!
Posted by: Danielle at March 30, 2008 07:47 PM
Adorable and such a great color for spring!
Posted by: meg at March 30, 2008 07:35 PM
Thanks for putting out another of your gorgeous patterns. I may be knitting this if I can decide on a color! (Love the Flutter sleeves, too.)
Posted by: Sara in WI at March 30, 2008 07:30 PM
Super cute!!!
Posted by: scoutj at March 30, 2008 05:16 PM
It's beautiful and I Loooooove the green (my fav color). Come to Rochacha, it's supposed to be 62 on Tuesday! =)
Posted by: Lindsey at March 30, 2008 04:08 PM
Kate is the best designer. This top is so pretty and comfortable to boot...
This green makes me yearn for sunshine and Sangria. Yum.
Posted by: Myriam at March 30, 2008 03:57 PM
Kate is the best designer. This top is so pretty and comfortable to boot...
This green makes me yearn for sunshine and Sangria. Yum.
Posted by: Myriam at March 30, 2008 03:48 PM
So pretty! I love the green, and flutter is the perfect word for the sleeves!
Posted by: Julia at March 30, 2008 03:46 PM
I LOVE the green. I'm glad you chose it. I think this would look really cute on me... I may have to drag the needles out and attempt it. :)
Posted by: Sarah at March 30, 2008 03:43 PM
I do love that sleeve treatment!
Posted by: Carole at March 30, 2008 03:22 PM
