Eiffel est fini, et beau
Ta da! Well, Eiffel is done, and I LOVE it! The fit is perfect, the pattern is very well-written, the yarn was fun to work with - a total winner.I was so pleased with it, in fact, I was gonna get all dressed up, skirt, heels, the works, and go down to our beautiful City Hall building and have Kaity take real outdoor photo-shoot pictures. But, it's raining, so you get me in the house again. Still, I'm wearing Eiffel all dressed up to church tomorrow, rain or shin.
Pattern: Eiffel, Winter Knitty, 2006
Yarn: Louet Euroflax linen, fine/sport weight, in Eggplant, 3 skeins
Size: Medium
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed knitting with the linen. I ran the garment through the washer, and gave it about 10 minutes in the dryer, then laid it out to block. It hasn't softened up tooooo much yet, but I think it will with time.
Style note: I decided not to put the ribbons on the sleeves, but felt it still needed it on the body for fit, but I have tied it in the back.... I think I'm of an age where the ribbons and bows are just a bit too cute for me.
posted by Lynda @ 7:12 AM
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36 Comments:
Excellent! Love the color.
Maybe the waist and sleeves would work with a little elastic cording instead of the ribbons? You could even use the ribbons, and sew an elastic section to allow for putting on and taking off...
Heels?..you wear heels?...ack! I can't walk in them any more. LOL
FABULOUS! You, and the sweater, look fabulous. Now it's definitely on my wish list. Well done, you :)
It's beautiful! I love it, and it's looks great on you. Wow!
You and the sweater both look fabulous. And I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who thought the ribbons on the sleeves were a bit much.
It's beautiful! You look great!
Beautiful, Lynda! And it looks great on you. You'll blow 'em away at church tomorrow!
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
PLEASE STOP! Everytime you knit something, it turns out so absoltuely gorgeous that then I think I need to knit it too!!!
WOW!
So you and perfect too.
Will you wear it on the sea sock cruise?
Ooo la la!
Amy
I love the color! I love the fit! I want your body! Wait, that doesn't sound right... I meant, I want your body instead of MY body. Everything looks goreous on you!! And your knitting rocks, Lynda!!!
The color, the fit, everything about your Eiffel is just great! Mine was to the end of the decreases when I realized that I had messed up the pattern, so I went frogging! LOL! Hopefully it will be done by tomorrow.
ooh la la; it looks great!
Congrats on another well-fitting knit.
It's a lovely sweater and you look great in it.
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Lynda, it's beautiful!! Great job! And I love your idea with the ribbon... that's been one of my greatest concerns with knitting it for myself. Problem solved.
It's beautiful! After seeing your photos, Eiffel seems much more interesting knit! You made it so beautiful :)
And wow, you've lost a lot of weight!
C'est magnifique! You did a wonderful job on Eiffel and you look fabulous in it!
Eiffel turned out fabulous - it looks perfect! Nice work!
You are one foxy mama in your Eiffel!! It turned out beautifully. The fit and color are stunning on you!
Wow, lynda, that's really cute!
another winner! très jolie!
Wow. When you take pictures see if you can take one of it over a white button-up for a work look!
Great job Lynda, the sweater looks wonderful! Love the colour too!
Oh, Lynda, that is gorgeous! I am very impressed!
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You look incredible! So does Eiffel.
Stunning, just stunning!
It is just so perfect, Lynda! I'm so happy that you love it. And, of course, it looks oo-la-la on you!
Wow! Hot! You will get lots and lots of wonderful wear out of it. The color is great, and the fit is very flattering.
HAWT!
WOW! When you wear that, better be sure hubby is with you!!!
Wow! You are a very talented knitter. I am so far behind you it isnt even funny.
Just recently found your blog and am totally amazed at your knitting.
Dont you love first place? I was in it a few years ago and dearly loved it. Doing a Beth Moore right now.
Il est magnifique. Lynda, vous semblez beau dans Eiffel !
Wow! That is beautiful!
Your Eiffel is fabulous... I too plan to do it in Louet Euroflax linen, it seems like a similar but much nicer fabric than the hemp (and I don't think a heavier yarn is right for this).
Question -- what size needles did you use? The gauge of the yarn seems so different than the pattern.
Also, another idea, I think I'm going to try i-cord in the same yarn instead of ribbon.
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