After the great response I got to Cecilia, I knew I had to put some more of my design ideas into reality. The result is Emelie.
This is actually old news by now, but I thought it deserved its own blog post. I was planning to publish the pattern in late July, but unfortunately, life got in the way. I started working full-time only a couple of weeks ago, and I’ve been spending every free moment obsessing over an epic birthday project. Since I want to make sure the pattern is the best it can be, I’ve decided to delay publication until next month. The pattern will now be available for download by mid to late August.
So consider this a sneak peek.
Emelie is a fitted cardigan with a simple lace panel running down the front. It is knit in one piece from the bottom up, with seamless 3/4-length sleeves knit from the top down. The pattern will be available in 12 sizes, with bust measurements from 27″ to 64″. To achieve perfect fit, there is also the choice of three different body lengths for each size. I’ve knit the shortest length, but you can see the other versions in action by browsing my test knitters’ gorgeous versions on Ravelry.
For now, you can queue Emelie on Ravelry here. More details will be available soon!
I usually don’t follow celebrity style, but occasionally, I’ll get obsessed with the “star style” threads on The Fashion Spot. As a result, I’ve decided that Michelle Williams is the celebrity whose wardrobe I’d most like to raid. She seems to be fond of all the brands I love and only sometimes manage to afford, like A.P.C. and Steven Alan. I’m particularly taken with this vest from the Steven Alan men’s collection a couple of years ago.
In fact, I love it so much I’ve decided to copy it. I’ve charted out the snowflake in Excel and have purchased my very first Cascade 220. The back is coming along nicely, so hopefully I’ll have a cute vest to show off soon.
{Images from Just Jared & Steven Alan}
If you’ve met me in person, you’ll know that dresses are by far my favourite thing to wear. I’ve got quite the collection, but I can’t help drooling over dresses online, especially not the beautiful ones that are out of my price range. In my imaginary life as a millionaire and lady of leisure, these dresses from Rachel Comey and No. 6 hang in my wardrobe.
{Images from La Garconne}
I’ve had a crush on this letterpress necklace from Erica Weiner for months. It’s such a simple idea, but it looks great and appeals to the geek in me. If only my birthday wasn’t in December…
{Image from Erica Weiner}
After over a month and several rounds of test-knitting, Cecilia is finally ready to purchase.
Cecilia is sweet and sassy, and looks great on a number of different body shapes. I used Malabrigo Sock in Boticelli Red, but any number of yarns could work.
The pattern is knit in one piece from the top down, and combines raglan shaping with an all-over lace pattern. It is recommended for intermediate or advanced knitters.
Available now on Ravelry for US$6
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Finished bust circumference: 22 (26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)” / 56 (66, 76, 86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm
Yarn: 540 (610, 680, 750, 820, 890, 960, 1030, 1100, 1170) yards / 455 (560, 620, 685, 750, 815, 880, 940, 1005, 1070) m of light fingering weight yarn
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