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April 25, 2005
Sally makes her debut
Sally pullover, started 28 Feb 05 finished 22 Apr 05
Pattern: My own, available here
This is a great feeling. I always get such a sense of accomplishment at a project, finished, and this one carries with it the added satisfaction that it was all my own work. This is my first garment that has been 'all my own work' and I'm thrilled with how it turned out. OK so I knit most of the body of it twice, and nearly came a cropper with the ruffles, but now I've got to the end to find all that work was entirely worthwhile.
So without further ado, I give you Sally!
Sally is knit in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, in peach and white stripes with cream ruffles at the waist and arms.
Chain stitch at the sleeve reinforces the ruffle and prevents the sleeve 'splaying'. A bias trim at the neck turns into an i-cord fastening at the left shoulder.
Here she is on:
Ooh look at her go:
Posted by Amelia at April 25, 2005 08:45 AM
Comments
I LOVE SALLY!!! You did such a great job designing - you're a natural. Congrats on your first design!
Posted by: Jackie at April 25, 2005 11:50 AM
Sally looks great, especially those ruffles! Sweet job!
Great blog too! :)
Posted by: Adele at April 25, 2005 02:08 PM
fab!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: mum at April 25, 2005 02:40 PM
Sally is great!!! I love the neck detailing AND the ruffles AND the stripes...good job Anna! Excellent job matching those stripes with the sleeves too...I'm absolutely, completely and totally impressed. :-)
Posted by: Vicki at April 25, 2005 02:55 PM
LOVE. IT. Love it! You did such a great job--you should be very, very smug about your talents. I especially like the i-cord at the neck & its little bow--a little detail that other people might not have added but that totally makes the design. So chic!
Posted by: Ashley at April 25, 2005 03:31 PM
That really is a pretty design. Well done you!
Posted by: Tracy at April 25, 2005 09:53 PM
So pretty. I looove that neck.
Posted by: Lauren at April 25, 2005 10:03 PM
Gorgeous ! Congratulations on a lovely design,beautifully knitted.
Fab !
Posted by: Emma at April 25, 2005 10:12 PM
I love it!! The ruffles and i-cord are such cute accents. Way to go! You are the stripey queen!!! I'm just about ready to start some stripey socks like you made!
Posted by: Stacey at April 25, 2005 10:22 PM
lovely sweater! I'm super impressed and it looks so whimsical and fun to wear!
Posted by: michele at April 25, 2005 10:34 PM
Sally looks so sweet on you. Love it all - the colours, the tie at the neckline, the ruffles the swingy shape. And you did it all on your own, congratulations!
Posted by: erin at April 26, 2005 03:10 AM
your jumper is absolutely gorgeous. you look like audrey hepburn walking down the stairs!
Posted by: Jacqueline at April 26, 2005 10:57 AM
I think Sally is a beauty - well done you - I'm so impressed that you managed to do that all by yourself - you look so chic in her. Congratulations.
Posted by: Becky at April 26, 2005 01:27 PM
What a wonderful job you've done with Sally -- it looks beautiful! My favorite part is all the neat details, I especially like how you finished the neckline. The next question -- of course -- will you be writing a pattern?
Posted by: nona at April 26, 2005 04:04 PM
Ooooh la la! Sally looks just lovely!
Posted by: Julia at April 26, 2005 08:22 PM
Is adorable, I love it!
Posted by: Jenni at April 26, 2005 11:54 PM
That is beautiful and looks great on you! Nice job!!
Posted by: Violet at April 27, 2005 03:30 AM
How cute is that sweater! Great job. ;-)
Posted by: Jenny at April 28, 2005 05:40 AM
omg thats beautiful!
Posted by: Ugly Agnes at April 28, 2005 09:26 PM
Wonderful! And brilliant work matching those stripes. :-)
Posted by: Joan C at April 29, 2005 02:44 AM
Lovely!!! I love the pastel coloured stripes and the girly ruffles. And she sure looks great worn ;)
Posted by: yuvi at April 29, 2005 04:48 PM
Just beautiful...congratulations on a great pattern!
Posted by: Lynne at June 2, 2005 10:32 PM
Adooooraablee!!! Looks great!
Posted by: Eilene at June 3, 2005 09:01 PM