During the Christmas holidays, I spent a lot of time sitting around at the in-laws' watching TV. Which, of course, meant knitting time. Which was great, because I was behind on knitting a sample for Darn It & Stitch and really just needed one big block of time to finish the thing.
Here's Selene, this time knit in Fyberspates Scrumptious dk in a solid colour:
The original sample was knit in Fyberspates Superwash Merino dk, in a variegated colour, which looked great when worn. However, the variegated-ness photographed badly, and also, my photography skills, being what they were (i.e., nonexistent), did not help matters. I'd actually been meaning to knit another sample because I really think this is a great, versatile pattern that wasn't getting the attention it deserved. So when Jo at Darn It & Stitch started stocking Fyberspates and asked for a display sample, I was happy to finally get the push I needed to do it.
This sample, in a solid colour, looks great. You all know I am a big fan of Scrumptious anyway, but here it really shows off the lace- it's perfect.
I knit the sample in the smallest size and used almost exactly 4 skeins of the dk, and didn't even have to frog the swatch! However, I would definitely advise buying 5 skeins, just in case.
The lace and wide v-neck of the pattern makes the garment pretty stretchy. I'm wearing the pullover with 3 inches / 7.5cm of negative ease and the dress form has 6 inches / 15cm of negative ease! However, I really wouldn't recommend going that extreme- especially as Selene is designed to go over another layer. Pick the size closest to your bust measurement, and round down if you're in between sizes. If you plan to wear anything bulkier than a button-up "proper" shirt under it, then you might round up if in between sizes.
The V is meant to hit just below the bust, and shows up higher on the dress form because of the negative ease.
Selene will be printed up and available to buy at Darn It & Stitch as soon as I figure out which picture to put on it. What do you think? Modelled pic on me, or the dress form pic?
6 comments:
I think modelled on you picture looks great, it shows the fit really well. I love the deep v neck, it's gorgeous, and really flattering. Great design!
That is so lovely!!!
That's beautiful!
That looks really lovely! I've actually had some Scrumptious in that green stashed away for ages, but couldn't decide what to do with it. A lace jumper might be just the thing.
What a beautiful piece of knitting! I'd say your photo - the mannequin is ok too, but I prefer seeing knits on people :)
I haven´t been keeping up with your blog and I´ve been missing so many beautiful things.. I love the green. Off to investigate..
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