January 16, 2005
Bright Autumn in the middle of winter
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Project Specs:
Pattern: Bright Autumn by Kim Denunzio of Mad as a Hatter Studio
Yarn Suggested: worsted weight wool, mohair and novelty yarn
Yarn Used: Brown Sheep Worsted
Needle Size: US 7
Gauge: 4 sts=1
and for bad hair days, lol
I have really enjoyed knitting and wearing this piece. It was a breeze to knit and was an excellent traveling knit as once you've read over the pattern you are really good to go. I only strayed from the pattern by decreasing a bit before the beginning of the cuff and omitting the mohair and novelty yarn. If I were to knit it again, however I would knit a wider neck piece so that it could drape as in the photo. A very knowledgeable friend indicated that the pattern pic is on a bust without a true neck and since its not an actual person it hangs much lower and appears to be so much larger in scale. That makes so much sense. I wish I could notice such details on pattern pics. That would allow me the opportunity to make adjustments right off the bat. Thanks for the eye opener my friend. Your expert eye is why all of your knits are all so beautiful and fit you perfectly.
I think I'm going to try to take a closer look at patterns in the future and really evaluate how they may actually look on me given the specs at the beginning rather than with the finished project. That would make one more thing I need to add to my Knitgoal list for 2005. Which reminds me, I'll have to post that list before it grows any longer.
Posted by froggy at January 16, 2005 12:30 PM
Looks great! What an unusual piece. Like you, I would never notice such a practical detail from a photo.
I love it. so unusual and the colors are awesome!
That is CUTE. And perfect for your climate. Here, I think its too cold for that lovely pattern.
WOW! That's beautiful! Most definately putting that on the "to-knit" list.
What a unique knit. I like that you can wear that with so many different tops or dresses as an accent! Very cool!!!
Froggy, you have such a great sense of style! You make the most interesting and beautiful things. I was thinking of making the Teva Durham shrug for spring, but now I can't decide....
Oooh, this turned out great. I really love how you always use such bright colors - your knits are always happy to me. :)
I love it, froggy! So versatile!
The color is dead nice and it will look great with a black top.
That's a great idea, like so many of the patterns that you knit. I like the results a lot, even if you say it requires more drape, it also looks quite cozy this way.
Great colors! I've got some Cascade 220 set aside for a second one, I'm wearing the first more than anything else I've ever knit or bought.
All that seed stitch would drive me crazy, but it looks fantastic! Is it hard to take on and off?
Hello Froggy,
this looks fantastic! And it keeps you surely warm and protect you from a sore throat! I watched the webside of Mad as a hatter studio and I found some funny things for knitting!
Take care!
Bye from Germany
Cleo
Love the pattern and your color choices! Have fun playing around with it...looks like you could wear it multiple ways...how fun!
See, I was thinking of making a lightweight version for Spring. I don't know if I can wait that long now....
you are a knitting machine! always knitting interesting stuff.
i just wanted to let you know that my site has been updated and the wristbands are for sale! :)
That is way cool! I love your taste in knits. That Mad as a Hatter Studio's pretty neat, too. Thanks for the link :-).
What a cool garment. Bet it's warm!
That's a very good goal - I'm going to add it to my list too. Things that look great on pin thin models need thought before applying to more luscious me!
Hey Froggy - I have that pattern and completely forgot about it - it looks great - excellent choice of colors. I think I'll dig it out and make one too. Did you enjoy this pattern more than the Teva Durham one from Scarf Style?
Great design ! I love the colours you picked. And if this is a bad hair day, what should I say every single day ;-))
Cuteness! I'll have to send the link to my sister. I may have drawn her into knitting and she thinks the idea of making her own tops would be great. She liked the Teva Durham, so I'm curious as well on the pros/cons between them.
Froggy, you're a knitting goddess. I'm a fairly new read and am so impressed by all of your finished projects. This one is no exception... lovely, so very lovely!
Very cute! I like the colors that you used. I especially love how you wear it on bad hair days!
That is such a cool pattern! I've never seen anything quite like it before. That pink is just an amazing color, too.
What a cool project. I bet it's cleverly constructed, too. Those are the kinds of knits I love: Interesting to knit AND to wear. You always pick such original projects to knit. Rock on with your clever self, Froggy :-)
P.S. I started knitting Salina with the Felted Tweed you sent me. I just have to shout out again how much I love this color! Thank you!!!
Way cool ~ I'm glad to see another one after admiring Mindy's. And your socks rock!
This colour is so marvellous !
Love it! The color is lovely too. :-)
WOW! I love that! I've been looking for something just like that piece. I real like the colors you used. I am really getting into fushia and as a New Yawker I always (ALWAYS!) wear black. :> Well done!
it looks so nice! thanks for your visits on my blog!
Just the thing you need Froggy Dear when the weather gets colder! I bet you will be toasty wearing, not to mention tres chic!
Hey let me know the next time you are going to Folk Art...we'll have a meetup and knit!
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Me likey! It looks great and what's better than a good answer for a bad hair day? Yes, post your "Knitgoal" list, I love reading what others are determined to and not to do :)
So cool! So unusual! And great choice of colors! Just perfect :)!
Wow, Froggy. This is lovely and quite unique! ^_^ What an interesting pattern. I love the colour that you used. Well done.
What a fabulous knit! The colors are gorgeous and it fits you so well. You are such a stylish Froggy!
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