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August 17, 2007
Arisaig - PROGRESS!
OK my arisaig has been sitting in a pile of bits for a LONG time. Last night I decided to take the plunge and sew her up. The reason I have been procrastinating over doing that is because I was scared shitless that the damned thing wouldn't fit. And after all the effort of knitting three ply baby alpaca and silk I just could not face the prospect of it being too small. Jealously, selfishly, I wanted this cardie for myself, and my usual fall back position of 'well if it doesn't fit me it will fit somebody' just was not (in this particular cardie's case) at all tenable. THIS IS MINE!
Anyway, I did sew it up, I adjusted my tailor's dummy to my measurements, and tentatively placed said garment round Tallulah's shoulders.....
Arisaig, not quite finished
Posted by glittrgirl at August 17, 2007 07:26 AM
Comments
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Very excited about seeing you and your Mam tomorrow. Woohoo!
Posted by: Alice at August 17, 2007 09:15 AM
It's gorgeous! I've been a bit ambivalent about this one before, but having seen yours, I really need to consider knitting an Arisaig myself..
Posted by: Tora at August 17, 2007 09:22 AM
it's lovely! Bet that yarn feels gorgeous.
Posted by: Kate at August 17, 2007 10:11 AM
It is gorgeous and will be spectacular with your boobies ;-)
Posted by: Sue at August 17, 2007 10:41 AM
I'm glad it fits after all that work! That looks gorgeous.
Posted by: Laura at August 17, 2007 12:18 PM
It is very lovely and I think you'll look gorgeous in it!
Posted by: peril at August 17, 2007 01:33 PM
This is awesome and you know I don't use that word lightly! It looks beautiful.
Posted by: Skitten at August 17, 2007 01:40 PM
glittr! It looks mah-vahlous. cannot WAIT to see you modeling it!
Posted by: helen at August 17, 2007 05:01 PM
That is a lovely Arisaig.
I have made a variation of Arisait myself and I do wear it when it's cold enough.
Posted by: Mitz at August 17, 2007 06:49 PM
lovely. will be so versatile and warm. What yarn is it?
we must be part of a very select group of knitters with bomberonline in our links lists...
Posted by: boo at August 17, 2007 06:50 PM
Wow! That is beautiful! Great detail, wonderful job!
Posted by: niki at August 17, 2007 07:59 PM
It's not really that cold in Newcastle, is it? Geeze... maybe I should rethink this whole coming back to England thing!
Arisaig looks great! maybe you should wear it with the skull & roses boots next time its cold and rainy! :)
Posted by: Glenda at August 17, 2007 10:47 PM
It looks lovely. Very posh.
You could wear it this afternoon with your wellies if you're going to follow Glenda's advice. :)
Posted by: Knit Nurse at August 18, 2007 07:46 AM
I love it! It's inspiring. I'm sure you will look lovely in your Arasaig. I can't wait to see it all finished up. Great job!
Posted by: Beverly at August 18, 2007 08:20 AM
Wow, that looks great. It looks longer than the original. Did you make any pattern changes? I want one!
Posted by: Lin at August 18, 2007 08:20 AM
Beautiful! Love the lace and the ribbing at the bottom. You'll wear this so much. Dressed for work with a skirt and boots, casual with jeans, dressy with jewelry, a floaty skirt and heels... it's perfect for every occasion.
Posted by: Batty at August 18, 2007 08:56 PM
I love it! looking forward to seeing you wear it.
Posted by: Emily at August 19, 2007 02:54 PM
That is beautiful! Hope you'll post some pictures wearing it.
Posted by: Abril at August 20, 2007 12:11 AM
eep! It's Beautiful Glittr!!
So perfect in every way...makes me want to dig mine out of the closet o' neglected projects to see if it could possibly be revived.
Posted by: knitmonkey at August 20, 2007 04:47 PM
Well you have inspired me my dear, that looks soooooo beautiful that I have to get on and finally make my Arisaig having sat on the olive 4ply I got for that very purpose 2 years ago. It looks amazing, get it on the bussom by next week please.
Posted by: Purlpower at August 22, 2007 07:42 AM
It is all done now, but the light has been so bad I haven't been able to photograph it - damned bad summer! I will post a pic of it finished as soon as I can get a pic of my alpaca adorned bosom.
Posted by: glittrgirl at August 22, 2007 07:47 AM
Wow that is so lovely! I really want to see it finished
Posted by: Scottish_f at August 22, 2007 09:54 PM
love love love.
So pretty!
Posted by: Sarah at August 23, 2007 05:12 PM
We stopped at Arisaig in the Jacobite Steam Train this last weekend! Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to get OUT, otherwise I'dve leaped out and had my pic taken under the railway sign.
Your Arasaig is GORGEOUS...looks beautiful. You should be proud!
Posted by: Yorkie at August 24, 2007 08:40 AM
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