::Happy New Year Everyone!::
Let the New Year of 2007 bring you all the best and happiest!
The weather has been really rainy and nippy, so the fireworks didn't happen. But see saw the yarn in with a glass of champagne and our hopes for another GREAT YEAR!
The final finished objects of 2006 were photographed the other night
Camel Silk Jacket
Materials:
10 skeins of Ella Rae "Shibu" in color 4 for 35" bust
US 6 Addi turbo and US 6 DPN by Lantern Moon in Ebony
Snap tape colored by Kool-aid (red + green)
Velvet ribbon to trim the inside of the jacket
Time to make: about a month
Source for yarn and accessories
I did design the pattern under the influence of that pufiness of the sleeves popping out here and there last fall. This yarn is definitely a winner, so soft, silky but still with the look of a tweed and decent weight. I just cannot wait to think of something and use it again! I was using my Ebony DNP in US 6 for the 1st time and noticed that one of the needles had a snag and kept catching on my yarn, so I emailed the company and guess what,great communication, they send me 2 new needles to replace! I would buy more Lantern Moon needles if I get a chance, but I still love my Addis better. Needles HO!~
From my trip I brought a sack of those ideas, that just live, but so reluctant to lay on the paper. Or may be it is the holiday season still...
As a result of one you may see SEW+KNIT=LOVE
This was a small piece of italian wool coat fabric my mom had leftover. She recreated a pattern and I knit the sleeves from DB Alpaca Silk DK. 3 and a half skeins in chocolate on US 4.
Looks like a great addition to any outfit! Looove the contrast! I do not mean those pants in the pic though!
With the New Year here I thought about destashing somewhat quantities of the yarn I own, why.. just the projects are not appealing to me anymore..
Last week I suddenly loved this jacket from Blumarine and I happen to have the viscose fur to trim it with and by today I have already made both sleeves and have knit half of both part of the front. Ain't that impulsive? I show pics of that next time. I reeeeaaally need to show how the yarn I am using makes my life filled with color!
Here is this inspiration... I know the new Fall's collection will be up soon on the runway and I am still living with the last year's... May be because I just miss it =)
12 comments:
They're both beautiful, but I gotta say I love love LOVE that camel silk jacket! And it looks so good on!!! Beautiful work!
I agree completely with Alyson! It's amazing! I would like to see a picture on the front and get you to make the pattern available as soon as possible so we all can look knitty-chic!
I am in love with your Camel Jacket. It is so vintage-timeles... Oh, please, please, please make the pattern available any time soon.
wow, you have been busy!! i love all of your FOs but that camel jacket really stands out as a winner :) those puffy sleeves are the absolute cutest!
happy new year!
The camel jacket is simply amazing! Very classic and a super fit. I love the coat you sewed/knit. The buttons are fab!
Once again, you show your great talent and perfect taste! I love the vintage pieces! And the Blumarine, very inspirational :)
Oh wow!! fabulous jacket Olga. I too, love the Camel Silk Jacket. I have a skinny belt in my closet that I haven't worn for years. It's perfect for this jacket. Happy new year to you and congrats on two fantastic design.
the camel silk came out beautifully...congratulations on another beautiful design! it is dropdead gorgeous and fits you perfectly. i also love the sew + knit concept...your attention to detail on both pieces is really great! i can't wait to see the patterns! go jazzy girl!
You are so talented and productive! This is really lovely, and I also really love the Channel-inspired top (even better without the straps, I think)
The camel jack fits beautifully, and does the one your mom made. Show us the meticulous detail work you did on the camel jack.
Got to say I adore that camel silk jacket and it's reminding me to get back to my own knits soon!
Olga, you have great style. I enjoyed reading your blog and look forward to reading more as you post! Your Blumarine jacket will be smashing and I love love love your camel silkt jacket. It looks amazing on you.
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