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April 26, 2006
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Grape Fanta (aka Orangina)?
Ignore the rolling at the waist. Not sure what's going on there.
Project Specs |
Project Notes:
- This pattern is really straightforward. Knit 2 panels then put them together and knit ribbing in the round. Fab.
- I made the 36" bust size and as long as it doesn't stretch out with wear this will be fine. Probably could have gone down one size though and been fine.
- I added an inch to each of the lace panels for some more length. I have a freakishly long body.
- I didn't add any length to the ribbing so it's at 5" as is. I can deal with it, just won't wear any low rise pants with this one. I also did the ribbing on the same size needles as the lace. I know some others did one needle size down. Depends on how you want it to fit. Mine is not loose but not tight fitting for sure.
- The lace is really nice for a beginner lacer. This is the first lace project I started (not finished, mind you) and as long as you focus it's very easy to memorize.
The verdict is still out on whether or not I really like this knit. I think it's the cap sleeves that are throwing me off. It's hard to tell in the picture but it definitely has a sleeve when on that you don't see when the top is off. Time will tell. Regardless, it was a great pattern for learning about lace and working with the 4 ply cotton is just wonderful.
close up of the lace pattern
12:55 Posted in Finished, Orangina | Permalink | Comments (9) | Email this
Comments
Hmmm... I posted a comment before this but it didn't show up. Anyway, I just wanted to say that your Orangina is very pretty and that it looks wonderful on you :)
Posted by: lyn | April 26, 2006
Love the name of your Orangina interpretation! :) It looks fun - thanks for the details about your knit experience with the pattern.
Posted by: Amy | April 26, 2006
I think it looks awesome!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 26, 2006
Yay! This Orangina looks fantastic on you. Very flattering and what a pretty color you chose. Enjoy it all spring and summer! :)
Posted by: Karma | April 27, 2006
Beautiful! I am just jealous that you're done and I still have half of mine left to knit. Please don't tell us if it starts to stretch... at this point I really don't want to know!
Posted by: Zarah | April 27, 2006
So pretty! I love the simple lace! It looks wonderful on you too!
Posted by: Lolly | April 27, 2006
That turned out awesome! Thanks for visiting my blog! It's always nice to see new faces! You do lovely work, I love the color of that lace and it fits you so well!
Posted by: Erin | May 01, 2006
Well, that is really lovely,,,such a nice lace pattern, too! Nicely done for your first lace.
Posted by: Lynne | May 01, 2006
this has been on my to-knit list for ages. i think i looks very cute!
(thanks for your compliments on forecast!)
Posted by: carrie m | May 04, 2006