summer blue, like cornflower blue
knit project: rebecca 29 - conflower tunic (blue tunic dress)
difficulty (1-5): 1.5
size: smallest (32-34 in)
yarn: 100% linen yarn from joujouka
knitting specs: US 6 cir.
i love linen. it is quintessential for summer.
pattern for my cornflower tunic was a combination of rebecca 29's dress and the silk cami from LMKG. i wanted a sexy little slip-on that i can wear to the pool or sea side. perhaps with a cami, a pair of white, flare linen pants and leather, bohemic flats, too. corflower tunic has successfully fulfilled my desire for such wardrobe. bliss.
i have not washed the dress yet so hopefully the lousy grafting of these wispy straps won't fall off when i do.
come to think of it, my straw hat goes with the dress as well. when the time is right, everything seems to just match up perfectly.
fits wonderfully, too!
summer is soft hence sepia tone is much better than black & white
Comments
Gorgeous! So delicate and lovely and well-fitting! Enjoy wearing it!
posted by grumperina on July 23, 2006 10:38 PM
Wow! That is a GORGEOUS FO, and I'm not one given to using caps ;)
posted by Lily on July 23, 2006 11:03 PM
Very chic & sexy! Perfect for poolside or beach wear.
posted by vanessa on July 23, 2006 11:14 PM
Absolutely amazing! I think my jaw literally dropped!
posted by Pip on July 24, 2006 01:22 AM
it's lovely! and looks so cool, just perfect for summer days at the beach. looks great on you too. :0) x
posted by the knitchick on July 24, 2006 01:44 AM
So beautiful and delicate. Great job.
posted by Wanda on July 24, 2006 08:13 AM
sexy! perfect for the beach
posted by domesticat on July 24, 2006 09:25 AM
it looks fabulous! Perfect for a summer as hot as this one.
posted by Iris on July 24, 2006 10:07 AM
It's beautiful! Tres chic for wearing around the cafes in Virginia Highlands. What a wonderful job combining two patterns!
posted by hege on July 24, 2006 10:09 AM
how lovely! that is great!
posted by Erica B. on July 24, 2006 10:38 AM
Wow!! how lovely and sexy :>
I am glad to have sent this yarn for you!!
posted by joujouka on July 24, 2006 11:34 AM
oh la la! it's gorgeous!
posted by kris on July 24, 2006 12:22 PM
Oh, that is so airy and delicate! perfect for what you were after -I can just see you in the white pants and the flip flops, strolling on a beach. :)
posted by Lotta on July 24, 2006 12:39 PM
Gorgeous. It is fabulous and you look marvelous in it. You'll have to get a picture of it on your vacation w/ your straw hat.
posted by Stephanie on July 24, 2006 12:41 PM
So cute! The perfect summertime cover-up!
posted by Angela on July 24, 2006 12:56 PM
So lovely, the linen must feel so nice on a hot day!
posted by Steph on July 24, 2006 01:18 PM
Your dress look gorgeous, and you always make such beautiful items. I love the color too.
posted by Sue on July 24, 2006 07:45 PM
very nice! What a great summer project!
posted by heather on July 24, 2006 08:06 PM
That is absolutely incredible. I must have one!
posted by JULIA on July 24, 2006 08:13 PM
Great job! I don't think I would have the patience for all that stockinette. But maybe if I enjoyed the yarn.
posted by Laura on July 24, 2006 09:17 PM
It's simple lines makes it so beautiful. Another gorgeous knit, Blossom!
posted by erin on July 24, 2006 09:18 PM
Gorgeous!!
posted by colleen on July 24, 2006 10:05 PM
that's gorgeous!! perfect for the summer.
posted by chooi wah on July 25, 2006 05:34 AM
Just beautiful! I have not tried linen, but I would love too. Definitely perfect for summer. Another great project, Blossom! :)
posted by Lolly on July 25, 2006 07:39 AM
Blossom - that is BEAUTIFUL!!! It looks phenomenal on you - and you did such a gorgeous job with it!! Brava!!!
posted by Kathy on July 25, 2006 02:24 PM
It's gorgeous!
posted by francoise on July 25, 2006 05:31 PM
Absolutely stunning! Looks like I could use one in Singapore too!
posted by Emy on July 26, 2006 09:43 PM
Beautiful! Nice work.
If you end up being not happy with the straps, I just read in the Mason-Dixon Knitting book last night a pattern for their own little linen night dress (looks similar to yours), but they used purchased adjustable bra straps (in both lavender and cornflower blue colors for the two different nightie versions they knit). If you find your own straps slipping, you may want to check out what they did in their book (pages 50-51).
posted by Susan on July 28, 2006 09:40 AM
It looks great on you! Love that color. Enjoy wearing it!
posted by Carin on July 28, 2006 11:34 AM
Wow! Beautiful, beautiful, and more beautiful. What a great dress - you look lovely.
posted by Charity on July 30, 2006 06:50 PM
Ooh, that just breathes summer. It would be wonderful as a bathing suit cover up by the pool, along with your hat! Or of course any number of other ways. What a lovely, versatile FO!
posted by Rachel on July 31, 2006 10:24 AM