My new sweater is a rather old Kim Hargreaves design, from Rowan 33 way back in 2002:
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| Lou by Kim Hargreaves, Rowan 33 |
I've wanted to make this sweater ever since the magazine was published, but could never find a combination of colors I thought would be versatile enough for me. Last week it dawned on me that this design would work equally well in a solid color; I could really see it in a sunny yellow. And I just happened to have seven balls of Calmer in Freesia:
So yesterday afternoon, with Doctor Who to entertain me, I got started:
I'm surprised that until I cast this on, there were no projects on Ravelry for this pattern - in fact, the pattern itself wasn't even in the database until I added it yesterday! I think it's a very cute and wearable design.
I haven't shown nails in quite a while, but I couldn't resist today. I just bought the Misa Fresh and Fruity collection based on these swatches, and was excited to try out Peach Passion. The color wasn't what I was expecting based on those swatches, but I really love it - it's the perfect shade of melon:
It's quite a bit brighter in real life - it was still pretty cloudy when I took this picture. I've only recently started using Misa polishes, and I really love them. I haven't come across one wonky brush or icky formula. Win!
Your nail color is so fun! I'm into matte colors too.
ReplyDeleteThe yellow is soft but sunnily happy at the same time. It'll totally go w/your Vintage sewing projects.
Love your nails - I've got some orange that is waiting for a sunny day. I haven't tried Misa though ... a bit stuck on OPI ;)
ReplyDeleteI just can't use that wide brush on the OPI! Polish goes everywhere!
DeleteThat yellow is delightful. Really, I think your solid-colored version will be more adaptable and more chic than Rowan's striped version, which is nice but leans a bit toward "beachwear only".
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Hmm - I think you've nailed it. It does look beachy!
DeletePretty! Both the sweater and the nails.
ReplyDeleteLove that polish color! That sweater is a great design, but really? Styled with lace-up short shorts?? Ha!
ReplyDeleteOh wait - you mean I shouldn't wear mine? LOL!
DeleteAt first, I thought that was you in the picture and I wondered where in the world could that possibly be in Chicago?!!! I'll blame it on small iPhone pictures;) I think it will be much more versatile in a solid rather than the stripes.
ReplyDeleteDoes the polish match with the coral lining that we found? I already had a client pick it out for her next skirt - I'll let her know that there's a matching nail polish!
ReplyDeleteNo, this polish is way lighter. I'm sure there is a matching polish though! If I come across one in my collection, I'll let you know what it is! Can't believe you're going to let someone else have that fabric! Today I started my dress that will use it.
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