Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Minor miracles

One of the things I love about knitting is how a few little finishing tasks turn some random, tattered-looking pieces of fabric into a beautiful, finished, professional-looking garment. Weave in ends, polish up the edges and -voila!- a piece of actual clothing! That you can wear!

It's done.


This is the sample for a pattern I've designed for Fyberspates' Scrumptious yarn. I took my time finishing this because it was clear that I wouldn't have enough time to knit a sample for another pattern, anyway. I was a bit nervous about how the whole thing would look (a problem when you pitch designs based solely on a sketch and swatch) but as soon as I knit the collar and attached the sleeves...it all came together and it actually looks like what I'd intended it to look like.


I wanted to get some modeled pictures before delivering it to Jen at UK Ravelry day, but my photographer is out of town, and I don't know anyone in Oxford to model for me yet.

3 comments:

soknitpicky said...

Looks fabulous! Can't wait to see modeled shots. Not only did he leave you with all the unpacking, but with an un-modeled FO too? The nerve, LOL! :-)

Averil said...

Ooh looking forward to seeing that on UK Rav day! I´m flying in from Madrid and I can´t wait. Are you doing any of the workshops? I know there are a few others from the Irish Knitters group going too and there is talk about meeting up afterwards before we all go our separate ways on planes, trains, etc. If you´re interested keep an eye on the Irish Knitters forum.

Woolly Stuff said...

I love the texture-y texture. If you know what I mean. Looking forward to seeing some modeled shots!