Pink and Purple
Sunday, 5. June 2005
Project: Bella Paquita (Small) by Marnie Maclean
Materials: Baruffa Maratona (6 balls at 121 yds/ball), US 7 circular needles
Techniques Learned: 2×2 tubular cast-on and off
Notes: waist shaping inc/dec still looked a little wonky. Marnie recommended lifted increases for the shaping. Did not complete all the rows as specified in the pattern (5-6 rows short). Just kept on trying until it is the right length for me. Increased sleeve length by 2″. Provisional CO for body, tubular BO for body, 2×2 tubular CO for sleeves.
Close up for the lace pattern along the neck-line (8 repeats total..I think). This is probably the truest representation of the color of the yarn. It’s a deep mauve/purplish worsted weight merino. Overall this could be considered an easy knit, but I was just too anal. In the end, I compromised with the wonkiness because I had to move on to a new project. Bella is still considered as a learning sweater because the shoulder seaming isn’t perfect too. Next….
**It’s an overcast day outside I know, but my shades just look too good with my new hat..**
And now, for a little stash-busting. This is the Amelia Earhart hat pattern that’s been around for some time. I wanted some instant-gratification, and with the pink Wool-Ease I had lying around plus a few hours of vigorous knitting, here are the results. Me thinks me needs more stashbusting projects like these.. very tempted by the One-Skein Wonder by Glampyre…hm.
andrea Says:
oh they’re both beautiful! great job winnie
the bella paquita is gorgeous, so flattering to your figure, and the lace is lovely and delicate – it’s really nice. and the hat! i love the shaping – i hadn’t seen that pattern before and i’m loving it.i’m all about stashbusting lately – i’ve made two of those one skein wonders in the past four days, they’re addictive, i swear..
goodkarma Says:
Hot damn, girl! You look great in Bella! Woot! The lace at the neckline is so pretty.
Stacy Says:
Wow, Bella looks amazing on you! It looks like this pattern was designed for your figure. Love the hat and especially your sunglasses too!
xtina Says:
Bella looks so pretty!!
FaeryCrafty Says:
That sweater looks wonderful on you!
kris Says:
i love the amelia earhat hat – i made it last winter and it looked like crap on me, but seeing how great yours is makes me want to try it again … bella paquita is gorgeous as well!
cmeknit Says:
gorgeous! I love bella! You look fantabulous! Love the hat…I did not know of this pattern…thank you!
Tara Says:
Holy crap, I love them both! You and Bella look so hot together, and I LOVE the shades with your new cap! WOW!
yahaira Says:
you look awesome in those shades and the bella! I will be stealing those glasses…I mean wow where did you get them
you are going to get addicted to the one skein wonder, trust me!
Li Says:
Bella looks amazing, and great on you!
=joy= Says:
regardless, bella looks great. silly. remember, they’re not mistakes they’re adaptions of a pattern. (^_^) and that amelia earhart hat looks FAB! i totally need to make myself one now. oh, and i just bought IK Fall 2004 – so guess what that means… let the shawl obsession continue!
Yifaa Says:
you are super fast girl! the sweater looks great- you should wear it all the time.the shades are hot with the new hat too. good stuff.
Marnie Says:
Well, I think it looks just amazing on you.
natasha Says:
i cannot believe how amazing this sweater is. i cannnnnnot!! not only is it gorgeous, but it looks amazing on you.second, i have not forgotten about you…oh, no!! i have something really cool on the way, i am just making sure that this this thing is soft enough for ya, so i have been weeding through things…ok, i’ll spill…i just started spinning, so i have a bit of merino/silk coming your way in the next couple of weeks…is that soft enough for your liking?
Lauren Says:
That Bella looks stunning on you, Winnie. You did a wonderful job knitting that up–it is a perfect fit for you! and I love the Amelia Earhart hat–I don’t think I could pull that one off as great as you have (you are right, those glasses look great with it!) Have a good Tuesday!
Alexa Says:
Wow, Bella looks amazing!
amanda Says:
both projects look wonderful! congrats on jobs well done. and you’re right…the glasses rock!