audrey takes a retro spin
my take on the eco romantic style for the supposedly elegant audreyknit project: rowan 35 - audrey
difficulty (1-5): 2
size: xsmall (32 in)
yarn: rowan's calmer in amour (discontinued)
knitting specs: US 7 & 8 cir.
we must not type-cast audrey as just an elegant garment, because she can also take on a retro, grungy style. like her counterpart, burberry, bares such long tradition as a british classic; a staple tartan skirt can also be worn to fit one’s taste in fashion.
i was too utterly inspired by the eco romantic collection of the latest rowan and felt the need to join the rowan culture. i must express audrey as a rebel child. so, here you have my interpretation of this sweater in red, a deep lustful red.
it is highly likely that i may not have the same appreciation for such style many years later, oh well, fashion is always a fleeting thing. it is only beautiful in a present tense.
so audrey. a knit that was owned by many knitters due to the audrey knit-craze last year. i just finished mine these couple days. it was a quick knit, pattern notes were pretty straight forward, as rowan patterns usually are. i made my sleeves shorter so they hit just above my wrists. i did not block the sweater at all as i didn't want it to expand uncontrollably. all in all, it was not a difficult project and i like it just okay. though i thought i'd fall head over heels for this sweater. hmmm. did not happen unfortunately!
nonetheless, audrey is, without a doubt, a beautiful sweater, and i am glad that i made it. calmer is very warm and i love how the ribbing gives this sweater a fitted look. i love the lace edging for it defines this sweater as a classic audrey. i love this red as it is not your every day wal-mart red. it is a classic, deep, warm red. like a ripen tomato, a tango dancer’s shoes. it exudes passion and an understated elegance all at one glance.
you must already read my trouble with audrey due to this mysterious misalignment of ribbing. it still troubles me, more so when i look at becky’s or felicia’s audreys, theirs have perfect stitching, perfect seaming. sigh! however, i was quite happy with how painless it was for me to attach the lace edging. i used whip-stitch to sew them together, they look great! like it was never meant to be separated.
details of audreythank you so very much for all the heart-warming compliments on tivoli T. go make one for yourself right now if you have not done so yet!
Comments
Fabulous, in both a simple and complicated way. The color is great and your Rowan-esque photos are cool ;).
posted by grumperina on August 22, 2005 04:32 PM
I think it looks fabulous too. Plus, it really looks great on you. You've gotta love a sweater like that.
posted by sarah nicole on August 22, 2005 04:59 PM
Well aren't you the funky chic?! It looks fabulous.
posted by Nichola on August 22, 2005 06:10 PM
Oh, another beautiful sweater that you model quite brilliantly!
posted by Purly Whites on August 22, 2005 06:39 PM
Once again, success! It looks great one you... So, how would you rate Calmer on a 1 to 5 scale? I always worry that Calmer will get really heavy and bulky...
posted by Dani on August 22, 2005 06:50 PM
ok enough already! will you stop looking so gorgeous in all your finished item photos!
posted by jacqueline on August 22, 2005 06:53 PM
Beautiful! I think you did a wonderful job on the sweater and it looks great on you! Your photos always looks great - what is your secret?
posted by marirob on August 22, 2005 07:06 PM
you have serious style! Love the photos--your Audrey is really lovely. I like the red a lot. I think that is the first one in that color that I have seen. Great job! you are quite the FO queen of late! So many pretty additions to your wardrobe ;)
posted by Lauren on August 22, 2005 07:22 PM
audrey looks fabulous on you!
posted by shobhana on August 22, 2005 07:26 PM
Wow, it's beautiful and you look fab! It goes so well with tartan too :-)
posted by knitties on August 22, 2005 07:32 PM
Before you even wrote anything I thought "Rowan".The Audrey looks great!!
posted by Colleen on August 22, 2005 07:57 PM
I love your tivoli t and your audrey! Two beautiful knits finished. Congratulations!
posted by cmeknit on August 22, 2005 07:58 PM
Woohoo...your Audrey looks fabulous. This is definitely one classic sweater. I love wearing mine! Congrats on another beautiful FO! ;-)
posted by Eilene on August 22, 2005 08:34 PM
How fabulous are you? Audrey is gorgeous and fits you just right. Pretty color, too. That's one sweater thta will never go out of style.
posted by goodkarma on August 22, 2005 09:02 PM
Wow, one terrific FO after another! And what a fabulous knitter and model you're!!
posted by Siow Chin on August 22, 2005 10:58 PM
Check you out, looking all pretty in Audrey! I can't believe the way you're knocking out all the terrific items left and right. You're an inspiration. Also, the skirt is awesome.So... what are you doing next? :)
posted by Kitten on August 23, 2005 12:03 AM
OMG, I don't know what to say anymore. Fabulous! :-)
posted by Terhi on August 23, 2005 02:33 AM
You make all your FOs look so wonderful! Great job!
posted by joy on August 23, 2005 03:28 AM
Audrey looks great on you. Beautiful job.
posted by Adele on August 23, 2005 05:49 AM
awesome! love the Burberry pairing
posted by li on August 23, 2005 08:40 AM
Nice job! You are finishing all sorts of things lately!
posted by Diana on August 23, 2005 09:52 AM
It's beautiful and so versatile. I have the yarn...must start knitting.
posted by margene on August 23, 2005 12:06 PM
You are quite the finishing machine! Tivoli and Audrey turned out great...they're both classics that you'll be wearing for a long time. And the pictures are always great.
posted by sharlync on August 23, 2005 04:25 PM
How absolutely wonderfully made - so neatly knit and so well shaped -and that color looks fabulous on you! Lovelyl,lovely Audrey, one of the best I've seen!!
posted by karen on August 24, 2005 06:38 AM
Audrey looks fabulous on you (the color is great) - love the Tivoli too - nice job!
posted by KnittenKnots on August 24, 2005 02:37 PM
Great job, Blossom!!It fits you so well, and what a beautiful colour. Perfect!Tere
posted by Tere on August 25, 2005 06:12 AM
Another beautiful, well-fitted sweater. I love the red and it looks great w/ your skirt. I imagine you'll get a lot of wear out of it, even if you don't LOVE it.
posted by Stephanie on August 25, 2005 10:02 AM
It looks WONDERFUL, Blossom! Brava on such a gorgeous piece.
posted by Becky on August 25, 2005 10:48 AM
Wow, very nice. What a great job blossom! You have so many beautiful FOs lately.
posted by Vanessa on August 27, 2005 04:33 AM