November 17, 2010
Petal
Two posts in less than a week! Can you handle the excitement?!?
Petal is finished, blocked, seamed and now modelled!
I'm really happy with the way this one turned out. Emily made the little skirt she's wearing, especially to go with this top. I think she did a pretty awesome job!
Specs:
Pattern: Petal by Kim Hargreaves, from the Misty book.
Size: XS (81cm)
Yarn: Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply Cotton in "New Ochre"
Needle: 2mm and 2.5mm Knitpro Harmony fixed Circs
Buttons: Cheap plastic clear ones from the Button Factory down the street!
Mods: I omitted the picots from the ribbing edges on the hem and sleeves, because I never like the way they look, no matter what I do. Apart from that, I knit it exactly to the pattern in the smallest size.
I love the little details in all the Kim Hargreaves patterns, like the split hem on the bottom of the top and the sleeves, with the buttons.
I think it gives it a nice finish! I'm also really pleased with the neckline. I haven't knit anything with this neck shaping before, and those little triangles at the top of the front just looked weird as I was knitting them.
I think it's a style that looks quite flattering on Em!
I've knit with the Rowan 4ply cotton before, and the Bendigo 4ply cotton compares very favourably! And at $9.50 for a 200g ball (that's equal to 4 balls of the Rowan 4ply), it's a bargain! Especially seeing as Rowan has discontinued theirs. The colour range isn't great though, which is a little disappointing. I'd definitely use it as a substitute again.
Comments
it looks just totally fantastic on her, and a perfect match with the skirt! well done randomgirls!
Posted by: drk at November 17, 2010 12:32 PMYou both did an awesome job. I agree that it's very flattering on her, and it matches the skirt perfectly. I love it!
Posted by: Restless Knitter at November 17, 2010 01:37 PMShe looks so sweet in pink, and she did a great job with the skirt.
Posted by: Jeanie Babbage at November 17, 2010 02:15 PMGreat pictures. I knew they would be. Love that skirt Em.
Posted by: Chery at November 17, 2010 02:40 PMWhat a great job you both did! Love the shape of the neckline - it's very flattering on Em.
Posted by: Yarna at November 17, 2010 04:26 PMwow what a great knit - and she looks great!
Posted by: missfee at November 17, 2010 04:56 PMLooks fantastic!
Posted by: Marika at November 17, 2010 08:53 PMGorgeous!
Em is adorable, per usual. And her skirt is great. The sweater though! I love it! The neckline is my favorite part.
Posted by: Marlena at November 18, 2010 06:11 AMEm looks great! The sweater and skirt look great together.
Posted by: Suzanne at November 18, 2010 10:17 AMI love the little top, it really suits Em. I think she did a really good job with the skirt too.
Posted by: Leeanne at November 18, 2010 04:39 PMIt looks great! I love the KH details too, she's a great designer. And Em's skirt is lovely too, what clever women you are!
Posted by: Rose Red at November 18, 2010 05:31 PMwow - that's seriously cute AND fast!
lovely skirt by Em, too :)
Posted by: kgirlknits at November 18, 2010 08:41 PMGorgeous & Em looks great. You have done a beautiful job with all those details. I have been thinking of buying some Bendigo 4 ply cotton as it's on sale now & you have convinced me.
Posted by: Ann at November 19, 2010 09:45 AMThat looks lovely Donna. I've always wanted to try her patterns! Nat xx
Posted by: Nat at November 19, 2010 02:56 PM
Petal does look beautiful on Emily! I love the skirt with it too, seems Emily is following in your footsteps! I love the Bendigo cotton too and am now happy to know what I can knit out of some of my 4 ply cotton for when Isabelle is older.
Posted by: sue at November 17, 2010 11:10 AM