Finally, another finished knit! It seems like too long since my last. I hope you'll agree that it was worth the wait--I think this might be my best work yet!
The Hayfield Summer Jumper, from a vintage Scottish pattern available at Yesterknits. I used a bright yellow fingering (4-ply) cotton yarn--Plymouth Italy Baby--which I purchased for cheap on ebay. It is very soft, has good stitch definition, and was generally nice to work with. I did my best impression of the 60s girl in the pattern photos. [Ravelry link to pattern]
I'm in love with the cravat and the puffy collar. I think the lace pattern came out very nice as well. There's something a bit old-fashioned about it, but I think it looks stylish with the shape of the sweater. I hope this will inspire more of you to knit from cute vintage patterns!
13 comments:
WOW! It's fabulous! Very nice. I love the color.
I love that, it suits you so well too!
Beautiful! I love the yellow!
That's wonderful! The styling is both very Mary Tyler Moore and modern. The color is perfect. It's looks great on you!
you look like a model in the last photo!
(followed you here from Wardrobe Refashion) I LOVE this sweater! Great work! I was just saying that I'm generally not crazy about summery knits, but this is one of the few really inspiring ones I've seen.
Gorgeous Meghan! It's so so cute. I love the yellow - and I'm so jealous of anyone who can actually wear it! It looks fantastic on you, well done!
Lovely!
That is gorgeous! I think I need to make me one. Good job, it looks great on you. The colour is perfect, as well.
I am DEFINITELY inspired to work from a vintage pattern now! That is a fabulous sweater and it looks great on you!
what a great sweater! and nice styling in your photos... against the orange wall :)
Although I have always read your blog incognito I am finally voicing a comment. or two. Love the pictures and your new project. The knitting is amazing and a perfect color on you. I especially love how your yarn talks to you (with an Italian accent?)and fights a bit until you two comes to terms with each other. Yarn like people do have minds of their own!! I love your sense of humor. Fun blog.
Everything about that sweater is fantastic. It suits you beautifully. The color is incredible.
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