February 04, 2010
Rosa
So I've been in a little knitting slump of late and don't have an awful lot to show.
Fortunately though, I went down and helped Ailsa out with her yarn store stuff today, and she took some pictures of my finished projects for me!
Finally, I get to show off Rosa.
Isn't she just beautiful? I'm so pleased with it, I think it may be my favourite finished project yet!
Specs:
Pattern: Rosa by Kim Hargreaves, from the Thrown Together book.
Size: Small
Yarn: Rowan 4ply Soft in Tea Rose. I used just a smidgen more than 5 balls.
Rowan Kidsilk Haze in Pearl, 1 ball.
Needles: 2.5mm and 3mm.
Mods: None.
I knit it exactly the way the pattern said, and I'm over the moon with it. It was super quick for me, too. I started it just before we left to go on holidays in December. We were away for a little under two weeks, but all the car time gave me the opportunity to do the front, the back and the sleeves. After I got home I only had to do the neckband, seaming and ruffles. I think those bits took as long as the rest of it did.
But I'm so happy with it that I can't even put it into words. If I was to change anything at all, it might be the ruffles. The pattern calls for them to be knit separately and then sewn into place - I'd probably pick up stitches and knit them outwards. Seeing as I have a few more of her ruffled designs in my queue, I might try that next time.
Comments
It really is beautiful. Amazing, really.
Posted by: Ailsa at February 4, 2010 10:08 PMDonna this is just beautiful.
I am generally not a fan of ruffles but this knit is definitely making me change my mind.
The colous are also just perfect.
Also - nice work with the photography Ailsa.
Goodness me! What a clever, lovely piece it is. I think you can really pull of that look. It's perfect on you!
Posted by: bells at February 5, 2010 05:48 AMLove it!! And it looks awesome on you!!
Posted by: Tia at February 5, 2010 05:53 AMYou look just like a page from a Rowan knitting book! Wonderful knitting, and clever styling, Ailsa. I have a bit of a thing for knitted ruffles just now - these are super.
Posted by: LynS at February 5, 2010 06:48 AMlove it and Lyn is right you look like a page from a Rowan mag - great photograph Ailsa!
and love the pink
Posted by: missfee at February 5, 2010 07:28 AMIt's gorgeous! I can't believe that's made my your very own hands!
Posted by: Evelyn at February 5, 2010 09:19 AMThat is so cute!
Posted by: Suzanne at February 5, 2010 10:09 AMoooo, pretty!
Posted by: Janet at February 5, 2010 10:10 AMThat is stunning. And it looks great on you. You truly are a knitting goddess.
Posted by: M-H at February 5, 2010 10:11 AMLovely! And the photos are nice as well. The color is great on you.
Posted by: Rusty M. at February 5, 2010 10:27 AMIt is absolutely gorgeous on you Donna. I think those vintage type styles suit you so well, and the ruffles look beautiful.
Posted by: sue at February 5, 2010 10:46 AMits is just gorgeous,and you look like princess in it! i think you are the only person i know who could pull that off. its DIVINE!!
Posted by: drk at February 5, 2010 10:55 AMGorgeous - it looks so nice on you - and I love the ruffles!
Posted by: Jeanne at February 5, 2010 11:23 AMIt's just so fabulous Donna, you supermodel!! Love Love Love it!
Posted by: Rose Red at February 5, 2010 02:37 PMThis is really lovely. Great work, Donna!
Posted by: Dawn at February 5, 2010 02:58 PMTres elegante Madame!
Posted by: Sheridan at February 5, 2010 05:35 PMJust stunning!
Posted by: Kylie at February 5, 2010 07:01 PMThat is such a beautiful colour on you! And what a lovely top. And all done in such a short space of time? Wow.
Posted by: Shelley at February 5, 2010 07:48 PMThat is absolutely gorgeous. I looks lovely on you too.
Posted by: Annie at February 6, 2010 03:51 PMWowwy!!!!!Thats is so gorgeous Donna!!Its suits you too!!
Posted by: cath at February 7, 2010 12:05 PMTruly Lovely
Posted by: Rachel at February 8, 2010 08:39 PMThat couldn't be girlier if it had pigtails and a lollipop! Fantastic job!
Posted by: Andrea @ Let Me Knit! at February 9, 2010 12:40 AMIts a stunning example of that small place where fashion and knitting technical skills overlap. Amazing.
Posted by: Ingrid at February 10, 2010 10:21 AMSo gorgeous!!!
Posted by: monica at February 12, 2010 01:20 AMIt's gorgeous & looks so good on you. I like the ruffles as they really add the finishing touch. Great work.
Posted by: Ann at February 13, 2010 09:49 AMGorgeous!
Posted by: Nellie at February 14, 2010 02:54 PM
WOW!
Posted by: Marika at February 4, 2010 09:46 PM