Here's Butterick 5246, version 2.0. I had previously made this from a sweater knit fabric and decided to try it again with a knit print. I think this is it for this one - it is cute, but it's not as flattering as the wrap styles. Good for something different though! No mods except wrapping the ties around the front, not just tying them in the back (too maternity).
Here I am in Dawn's office - there is no natural light in here:
Now for the knitting WIPs:
Vienne - just separated sleeves, continuing for one lace pattern repeat before joining in the round. This is going to be a pretty deep V, but I was going to wear it with a cami anyway. I think it will be cute for spring with a white cami and white pants!
Habanero - working on second short sleeve. I'm not loving the way the color on the Tess Silk & Ivory 2nd skein is so different from the first. I bought these two attached together at her booth and so I'd expect them to be the same. I'm over it. It might be OK when I wash the whole thing. OR I might be applying some dye to the whole thing.
And the Sampler Afghan - true to form, I can't manage to knit only one panel of this at a time (after the first one.) I finished the first Panel D:
and am about 1/3 of the way through Panel B - major concentration needed on this one - I even used two cable needles at once on the last row, a new trick for me
so then I started Panel E as it's pretty mindless - cables every four rows.
No progress on Tang's reknit neck or Mirepoix's (?) remaining neck/shoulders.
I love the colour of Vienne!
Posted by: Roslyn Hazen | February 24, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Ha, ha, I knew you'd have that blanket done by spring. It's really coming along! That's so annoying about the funky dye. I say ship it to them when it's done & make THEM fix it. lol
Posted by: Jenny | February 24, 2009 at 11:58 AM
I love the color of Vienne...and have been thinking about doing this with just the front V.
Posted by: Shannon O. | February 24, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Hey! I think I bought a dress pattern similar to that last weekend... 99 cents sale baby! I have been looking for fabric - hopefully I'll find something soon because I have a conference at the end of March and I am in need of clothing that fits. Ugh! Great job ;-)
Posted by: Annie | February 24, 2009 at 01:15 PM
Looks GREAT! you are on a roll with your sewing and knitting! LOL
Posted by: adrienne | February 24, 2009 at 02:40 PM
That's a great version!
Posted by: Susan - Knitters Delight | February 24, 2009 at 03:44 PM
The Tess yarn might look less different when you have finished the whole sweater. When I was knitting with Silk & Merino, there was an obvious difference between the two sleeves, but the body has a similar difference, and it doesn't look as odd when assembled. I would have preferred more uniformity, but I think all in all it is ok.
Posted by: marjorie | February 24, 2009 at 07:24 PM
Very cute! Do your coworkers think you are totally vain b/c you take photos of yourself at work? :)
Posted by: tiennie | February 24, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Love the new dress! Go you on the blanket squares!
Posted by: Zonda | February 25, 2009 at 07:03 AM
I realy need a dress like the one above! In matter of fact I know one shop where sells separate sewing patterns and within few days I will visit them to find something proper (since last week I bought some cheap knit fabrics)!
Posted by: sandra | February 25, 2009 at 01:34 PM
The dress is nice, but I was immediately distracted by the boots. Is that bad?
Posted by: Carol | February 25, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Vienne is so spring-like! Isn't it great to be knitting with lighter colors again?
You are so fast with that afghan. There will be an FO photo of it draped on the new chaise in no time! I'm sure Gilda would love to model both for us!
Posted by: Debby | February 25, 2009 at 04:00 PM
The dress is simply ok; enough said.
Posted by: Cathy Smith | February 25, 2009 at 10:17 PM