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May 27, 2007

Dandelion

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Dandelion, by Marie Wallin

After [insert deity of choice] how many attempts to find a stitch pattern I liked forthe embroidery around the neckline of my Dandelion, by Marie Wallin, from Rowan 41, I finally am satisfied with this. It's a bit different to the photograph, but I really didn't like how much my french knots stood up, and I hated the daisy chains, so I ended up with a simplified version of the original, which is mine, which is unique and most importantly, that I will wear.

Knitted in Rowan Handknit Cotton, main colour Rosso and contrast colour, Flame. I knitted this faster than any other cardie I have knitted before, since I decided to knit the two fronts together, and the two sleeves together. I really liked knitting like this cardie, since I can be absolutely sure that both fronts are the same, and both sleeves are identical. The crochet round the edgings was easy and quick to do, and gives a nice feminine touch. I got nice little red clear pastic buttons at the fantastic Duttons for Buttons in York, a veritable treasure trove of trimmings.

I think I will wear this quite a lot this summer, open, over a tea dress with my lovely wellies (we do get quite a lot of rain here you know!), whilst eating strawberries and drinking champagne, hopefully!

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Posted by glittrgirl at May 27, 2007 10:01 AM

Comments

Ooooo that's tres luverly!

Posted by: peri at May 27, 2007 11:10 AM

It's beautiful! And Yay for finished things one actually will wear! :-)

Posted by: Theresa at May 27, 2007 11:19 AM

That's wonderful. It will look great worn with the wellies and frock! And thank-you for the link to Duttons - definitely a place I'll be visiting soon.

Posted by: Webbo at May 27, 2007 11:23 AM

It's just delightful. Very cheerful. Well done.

Posted by: elizabeth m at May 27, 2007 3:40 PM

Gorgeous, Glittr! I hope you'll post a modelled picture...

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Posted by: Barbara McConchie at May 28, 2007 12:56 PM

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