October 12, 2004
La Vie en Rose
Rose and I attended the grand meeting of the Ferals last night. She kept me warm and cozy and I, content with a finished object at last, enjoyed every minute with my knitting friends.
I did indeed attempt the impossible and here it is:
Self-Portrait En Rose
I made the third size, which is the next-to-largest. The body is a little big, but I like it that way. The sleeves are generous, but drop sleeves usually are. I lengthened the sleeves by about three inches, and I'm glad I did-- they would have been much too short otherwise. This is a fairly easy fair isle because it only uses six colors and there are only 3 relatively small patterns-- one peerie, and two 11-row patterns.
Although I tried yesterday, I still haven't found buttons that work well. In the meantime, I'll just wear it without!
Posted by Sheila at October 12, 2004 08:58 AM Posted to Saga Rose | Vanity | TrackBackBeautiful ! Both you and Rose.You look stunning in 'her'.I like the loose fit and the colours are great on you.
Fab ! :0)
My goodness! What a lovely sweater-- I just love the color combination. I love your tale of the poodle detective, too!!
Posted by: emily on October 12, 2004 11:15 AMIt's gorgeous, just gorgeous. Congratulations!
Posted by: Carla on October 12, 2004 11:36 AMYippeee! I've been re-inspired. I know where my soggy rose is and I need to work on it again. (right after my Lopi-along).
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: LisaK on October 12, 2004 12:34 PMJust beautiful....but it's screaming for pewter
Celtic knotwork buttons, don'tcha think? :-)
Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Linette on October 12, 2004 12:46 PMIt looks simply wonderful. :)
Posted by: Liz on October 12, 2004 02:18 PMThanks for your comment on my blog. Your photo is beautiful and the sweater a masterpiece. Looking forward to following your knitting.
Li
WOW wonderfully cool! The picture is top-notch as is the knitting and color choice. Many years of enjoyment ahead....
Posted by: Chery on October 12, 2004 03:29 PMCan't wait for mine! I have completed the first peerie so there is progress! I already have a baggy fair isle cardigan (Catriona) so I'm intending this one to be a little trimmer.
Posted by: CarolineF on October 12, 2004 06:34 PMSheila Sheila Sheila! It's fabulous on you, and you look fabulous in it! I'm so impressed! I didn't like Saga Rose in the book, but now that I see it on you, I think it's gorgeous!
Wow!!!
Those lucky Feral Knitters!
Posted by: Lisa, Mike, Jack, Della on October 12, 2004 08:46 PMI want to be you when I grow up.
Posted by: Jon on October 12, 2004 10:33 PMSheila, you and Saga Rose were meant to be together - stunning. I do so enjoy your wonderful writing. Thank you.
Posted by: Stephanie on October 13, 2004 01:00 AMlooks even more gorgeous on you!
Posted by: vanessa on October 13, 2004 01:03 AMCongratulations on finishing Rose - it looks wonderful!
Posted by: Sarah on October 13, 2004 02:58 AMFélicitations Sheila! It is a beautiful cardigan. Well done :-)!
Danielle
Posted by: danielle on October 13, 2004 08:30 AMThank you all so much! You are a re-inspiration to finish more, I appreciate you very much.
Posted by: Sheila on October 13, 2004 08:50 AMit's even more beautiful on!!!! lovely self portrait, lovely job on the sweater. will we see you at rhinebeck?
Posted by: carolyn on October 13, 2004 09:29 AMYou are beautiful in your Saga Rose. It is on my list, but I have a few other things to get out of the way first. Simply Gorgeous!
Posted by: Jewel on October 13, 2004 09:30 AMCarolyn, I'm not going to make it to Rhinebeck, but have fun for me, ok?
Posted by: Sheila on October 13, 2004 09:50 AM