Froggy Knits

October 09, 2004

Got Flounce?


Project Specs:
Pattern: Colinette Comfy Cosy Pattern Booklet Flounce Trimmed Jacket
Suggested Yarn: Colinette Point 5
Yarn Used: Colinette Point 5 Toscano
Needle Size: 10mm, 9mm, 12.75mm addi circs
Gauge: 7 1/2 sts to 10cm

According to Merriam-Webster Online I think I have acheived ones flounce. Let's see...
a: to move with exaggerated jerky or bouncy motions (flounced about the room... -- Agatha Christie); also : to move so as to draw attention to oneself b : to go with sudden determination (flounced out in a huff)
-Merriam-Webster Online Flounce Definition


So there you have it. I have flounced about....flounced into the living room(as to draw attention to myself)....and flounced out in a huff.

This was a very quick and easy pattern and I really enjoyed knitting it even having to pick up and knit around the entire jacket to add the flounce(big needles, can't really complain). I cannot believe how heavy it is. Should not have been a surprise since it is a jacket, but surprising nonetheless. I have knit a poncho with Point Five before and it grew from the weight of the yarn so I anticipated the same with this jacket and knit it on the small side. I think that wear will add ease in time as well as washing.

Posted by froggy at October 9, 2004 06:21 PM
Comments

It looks great and comfy. What is the closure mechanism? I can't imagine needles big enough to pick up sts all around the whole thing! Gorgeous!

Posted by: Lauren at October 9, 2004 06:35 PM

Ooh, it looks very squishy comfy! And that one dance photo of you made me laugh (not at you, but with you). Great job!

Posted by: Mariko at October 9, 2004 06:44 PM

I love the way you Flounce!

And yeah for the comfy sweaters too!

Posted by: stinkerbell at October 9, 2004 06:50 PM

What a fresh look, feminine and funky all at the same time. Love. It.

Posted by: La at October 9, 2004 07:05 PM

Very cute photos! Nice work.

Posted by: Debra at October 9, 2004 07:15 PM

Wow, that's a whole lotta flounce, in every sense!

Posted by: alison at October 9, 2004 07:19 PM

You got flounce! Very, very cute.

Posted by: Vicki at October 9, 2004 08:38 PM

Man, look at that flounce. It's beautiful! I love the pic showing the back.

Posted by: leila at October 9, 2004 08:43 PM

The dancing photo is fab! What an amazing jacket! Incredible as always.

Posted by: amy at October 9, 2004 10:09 PM

flounce it girl!! i think i'm going to have to make me one, it's beautiful!!!

Posted by: babette at October 9, 2004 10:43 PM

Yay - so cute! Funny - it looks like it wouldn't be very heavy. Congrats - it fits your perfectly. :)

Posted by: Alysia at October 9, 2004 11:49 PM

Love the flounce! It's so cute on you!

Posted by: monica at October 10, 2004 07:07 AM

Good work Froggy! I love the jacket, it looks so comfy. I have the impression you are finishing a lot of things at the time being!

Posted by: Marta at October 10, 2004 07:07 AM

love it! you definitely achieved your flounce -- great pictures, too.

Posted by: mrspilkington at October 10, 2004 07:36 AM

Flounce looks perfect on you. What great action shots! I love your depiction of the first definition of flounce.

Posted by: Lynette at October 10, 2004 10:57 AM

I'm calling it 'flounciful'. And I'm loving the action shots. I haven't used Toscano before, but after having made a blanket out of Point 5, I can imagine it's got some heft. xoxo

Posted by: xtina at October 10, 2004 12:34 PM

Really 'Groovy" jacket - looks GREAT!

Posted by: Lydia at October 10, 2004 02:37 PM

You go girl! Looks good - but then all your stuff does.

Great job.

Posted by: lisa at October 10, 2004 05:16 PM

Hi Froggy! Your Flounce is superb--I am totally loving it, and I love how it makes you want to dance! :)

Beautiful work--as always!

Take care!

Posted by: Lolly Lauren at October 10, 2004 05:39 PM

Love the dancing shots !
You and your beautiful new jacket look fab !

Posted by: Emma at October 10, 2004 06:08 PM

I just LOVE this flouncey jacket. I went and ordered the pattern... Thanks for sharing the flounce!

Posted by: Amy Earhart at October 10, 2004 08:52 PM

awesome!! i love the flounce! and the colors are just gorgeous!

Posted by: cheryl at October 10, 2004 10:12 PM

Hi ! The Flounce looks great on you ! I love colour especially. Great work !

Posted by: Eva Shiu at October 10, 2004 10:33 PM

Hi! I'm a blog lurker--at least until now. I love your new jacket and I love your flouncing action shots! Just thought I'd say hello and stop slinking about... Happy knitting!

Posted by: Heidi at October 11, 2004 12:32 AM

It's so pretty! What a great color!

Posted by: Tina at October 11, 2004 01:46 AM

What a jolly sweater! It's tres cute!

Posted by: Siow Chin at October 11, 2004 01:52 AM

OMG I LOVE this sweater! Great colors and so flouncy and adorable. Fabulous job! and, how cute is your hair??!?!?!

Posted by: Carrie at October 11, 2004 09:09 AM

You go, girl! Flounce jacket looks terrific and looks like it has a personality of its own. Nice stuff!

Posted by: lyn at October 11, 2004 09:34 AM

You have been finishing so much lately, wow! Love your Flouncin'!

Posted by: Amy at October 11, 2004 10:37 AM

good work girl! flounce your cares away :)

Posted by: erika at October 11, 2004 01:01 PM

Flounce, Froggy, flounce! Love this flouncy jacket, and you just know I adore those flounce shots, too :-)

Posted by: Becky at October 11, 2004 01:04 PM

Love, love, love it! It must be sooo much fun to wear.

Posted by: Jackie at October 11, 2004 04:54 PM

Ooooooo, Froggy! You've got The Flounce going on! It looks great on you. The color is awesome and your pics are FUN!

Posted by: Kerstin at October 11, 2004 05:35 PM

Yep - you've got flounce! What a beautiful jacket. I looked at the photo of the jacket that you linked to, and I never would have thought it could be so pretty. Flounce fits you perfectly, and goes great with your awesome hair. :)

Posted by: Elisa at October 12, 2004 07:23 AM

I love it!!! Flounce looks so fabulous - and you just look like you are having a ball in it! I am now even more thrilled that I decided it was DEFINITELY time for early Christmas myself and got the yarn just in time for the long weekend! I am done with the Back and Left Front, working my way up the right front now! HO HO HO and thanks to your cheering me on! Can't wait to finish mine.
:)
Kathy

Posted by: Kathy at October 12, 2004 10:47 AM

Nice Flounce! Love the dancing!

Very cool!

Posted by: Heather at October 12, 2004 11:22 AM

I am so lovin' that Froggy style!

Posted by: claudia at October 12, 2004 11:54 AM

I'm loving your flounce sweater. Beeeautiful! I love me some ruffles ;).

Posted by: sharlyn at October 12, 2004 03:26 PM

Hi!

I love your blog, the flouncing ain't too bad either! *smile*

Posted by: Stacey at October 12, 2004 04:54 PM

Wow! Flounce is so cool. It's a very hip knit. Looks so cozy too. I love the colorway. Great work!!!

Posted by: Eilene at October 12, 2004 06:19 PM

Wow, that was fast! Great job, as usual!

Posted by: Monica at October 12, 2004 08:03 PM

Very cute! Great photos too!

Posted by: Melanie at October 13, 2004 12:23 AM

Awesome and beautiful - - love the color, love the texture, love the freestylin'!

Posted by: mindy at October 13, 2004 09:24 AM

Fabulous Flounce!

Posted by: Phyl at October 13, 2004 09:27 AM

Great pictures...shake your thang! What a cozy and colorful sweater. As always, I'm so impressed! (It goes very nicely with your green t-shirt, too!)

Posted by: Sarah C. at October 14, 2004 12:23 PM

that's some awesome flouncy dancin. i am thinking of ripping out my point 5 poncho that i never wear and making a small blanket instead.

Posted by: carolyn at October 18, 2004 01:51 PM