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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Are you ready for some Grey Wall?

I sure hope so, because I want to show you my new Winnie sweater!  I'm so happy with the way it came out!

Outfit details:
Winnie sweater
Eloise tank
J.Crew cotton/linen lawn skirt, circa 2007
Camper Laura T-strap wedge

Closer up:  note the dropped shoulders.

I was really careful to match the stripes
everywhere.

The ribbing at the waist pulls in
a lot.

Back view.  Nails are Essie Camera.

Unbuttoned.

Angled armscye.  I blocked the pieces with steam like I normally
do, but pressed out the seams with a dry iron and a damp
pressing cloth.  Shoulder, side and sleeve seams are done in
mattress stitch, and sleeves are set in with backstitch.


Nifty buttons!  Neck and button bands
are picked up and knit after sewing the
pieces together.

I'm having an at-home day today, so I'm not actually wearing it, but I really liked this outfit and I'm looking forward to wearing it out into the world soon!
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34 comments:

  1. KirstyApril 24, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    WOW ! I cant believe how perfect your new sweater looks ! Waaaaaayyyyyy superior to my knitting skills. Well Jel. I really like this on you, in fact I love the whole outfit ! Excellent work xx

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    1. GailApril 24, 2012 at 1:36 PM

      Thanks, Kirsty!

      "Well Jel" - took me a minute to figure it out! You Brits crack me up!

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverApril 24, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Gail, I have been sitting for the last few minutes just admiring your beautiful sweater! Big hugs to you, it is a stunning sweater and you need to get out in the world soon and wear it! Now I am returning to my sad little no stripped sweater knitting...practice..practice...practice!
    xx

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    1. GailApril 24, 2012 at 2:36 PM

      Thank you, Tracey! Your sweater isn't sad though! It's very pretty! And stripes aren't difficult at all :-)

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  3. JaneApril 24, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    That is a really beautiful cardigan. You should be so proud of yourself Gail, it's exquisite! I love the whole outfit too, you look wonderful. X

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  4. K.LineApril 24, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    As always, it looks awesome!

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  5. ErikaApril 24, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    love it!

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    1. GailApril 24, 2012 at 9:21 PM

      Thanks, Erika! Wonder if you'll make this one too, LOL!

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  6. AnonymousApril 24, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Wow, it looks amazing! Can't believe how professional your knitting looks. And hurrah for dropped shoulders, I love them.

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    1. GailApril 24, 2012 at 9:22 PM

      Thank you! I wasn't so sure how I would like the shoulders (could possibly be a bit too '80s) but I really like them!

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  7. JohannaApril 24, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful. The stripes!! And I love the outfit you paired it with. May I just say, your hair looks lovely?
    This is amazing knitting! <3

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    1. GailApril 24, 2012 at 9:23 PM

      Thanks, Jo! I did try a new hair-curling technique, but somehow I always end up looking like a hippie!

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  8. EvelynApril 24, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Can't stop oohing and aahing! I love the skinny stripes and the shaping is just terrific.

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    1. GailApril 24, 2012 at 9:23 PM

      Thank you! I have leftover yarn, and I'm thinking stripey hat . . .

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  9. Kristen RettigApril 24, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    OH MY you look adorable! That sweater is SOOOO cute, you look like a doll in it. Musssst make pronto!

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    1. GailApril 24, 2012 at 9:24 PM

      Yes, do! It will be fun to see what colors you pick! Another friend of mine is doing dark and light grey :-)

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  10. SueApril 24, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    The sweater looks fantastic on you!

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  11. AnonymousApril 24, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    The sweater looks great! The drop shoulder is very chic. And I know this has nothing to do with the sweater, but your nails really pop out against it.

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    1. GailApril 24, 2012 at 9:24 PM

      Thank you! This is a new color - a neon coral!

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  12. Carmela BiscuitApril 25, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    It's stunning! So beautifully made and it looks great on you. I love your whole outfit.

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  13. Truly MyrtleApril 25, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous - perfect I'd say :)
    You'll just love wearing this!

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  14. Liz WashburnApril 25, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Gorgeous sweater. I need to quit my day job to start knitting more.

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    1. GailApril 25, 2012 at 7:12 PM

      Doesn't it stink when life gets in the way of knitting? I hate that!

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  15. RoobeedooApril 26, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Oh that is really really lovely! Those buttons are perfect and the colours will go with everything!
    Just catching up on my reading - really like your Traveller dress too! :)

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    1. GailApril 26, 2012 at 10:28 AM

      Thanks! And the best part is, the buttons were only 15p each!

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  16. GingerApril 27, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Oh, this is so cute! I love it! These aren't colors I naturally gravitate towards, but I really like them here. And dude, your hair looks amazing!!

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    1. GailApril 27, 2012 at 2:18 PM

      Thanks, Ginger! I think this cardi can look so different, depending on what colors you use. I know Kristen at Knitionary is planning on doing a multi-colored one!

      Ah, the hair. It really drives me crazy, but thanks!

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  17. GerryARTApril 27, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Gorgeous Perfection, right down to the buttons.

    Must echo each and every compliment - Just Perfect ! ! !

    hugs
    Gerry

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