closure?
remember this?
iris is finally done. it's packaged and ready for shipment to my friend amilia in singapore. it was meant to be her wedding present, that was last fall.
i am not sure what to do with the front closure, a silk bow, leather thread, a brooch? i left that open for amilia to decide. she makes jewelry, perhaps she can custom-made one for iris. a little crocheted string was temporarily used.
calmer is a lovely yarn for spring. i noticed that rowan had changed its composition from microfiber to acrylic, not sure if that is going to affect my feelings for calmer. but for now, i still love this cottony yarn very much.
a photo of me modeling the gift for amilia. i expect a photo of her wearing it soon!
knit project: iris from rowan35
difficulty (1-5): 2
size: small (34 inches)
yarn: rowan's calmer in amour
knitting specs: US 7 & 8
Comments
I love the color and the fit! It's beautifully knit, as all of your projects are.
posted by mari on March 12, 2007 11:20 AM
It's perfect! So beautifully done. She will be very happy with it! And it looks beautiful on you!
posted by hege on March 12, 2007 11:44 AM
Beautiful! I like the idea of a silky ribbon as the closure. Of course, if you go the button route, then the wearer could wear the sweater open as well as closed.
posted by knittingphilistine on March 12, 2007 11:54 AM
very pretty - simple and elegant
posted by stacey on March 12, 2007 12:33 PM
lovely! i love that color. i think a brooch would look great as a front closure.
posted by domesticat on March 12, 2007 12:46 PM
I thought microfiber was acrylic...
posted by Carrie on March 12, 2007 01:07 PM
It looks great, your friend will love it!
posted by Carin on March 12, 2007 01:18 PM
Beautiful color. I think a brooch would be a nice closure-curious about the jewelry she makes.
posted by brooke on March 12, 2007 01:31 PM
isel has come our beautifully. i am sure your friend is going to adore it. i'm also very interested to see how the change from acrylic to microfibre affects rowan calmer.
posted by jacqueline on March 12, 2007 05:54 PM
Iris is beautiful! I love the colour and it fits perfectly. Your friend will love it!
posted by francoise on March 12, 2007 06:11 PM
Lovely! As an aside, microfiber can be acrylic. The term "microfiber" just means that it is an ultra-thin, man-made filament.
posted by Christina on March 12, 2007 07:22 PM
Looks great! She's going to love it.
posted by Mintyfresh on March 12, 2007 08:04 PM
It's really beautiful. You still beat me for getting presents to people. I have three very overdue wedding presents to get out.
posted by Christy / Not Hip on March 12, 2007 10:38 PM
This is absolutely beautiful - what an amazing pattern, and I so love the luscious colour that you were using! I think it'd look just perfect with a nice brooch - your friend is going to love it!
posted by Dipsy D. on March 13, 2007 05:40 AM
Oh, it is lovely. Such a sweet garment. I have not worked with Calmer before, but I imagine it is perfect for this time of year. She will love it, without a doubt :)
posted by Lolly on March 13, 2007 10:02 AM
Fabulous job!
posted by terri lynn on March 13, 2007 06:57 PM
i just read over my previous comment...wtf? i hate it when you find typo's. i meant iris has come out well. i must have been channelling isel for some reason.
sorry for being such a nuff nuff!
posted by jacqueline on March 13, 2007 10:16 PM
Wow, that looks so beautiful! The stitch definition is great too!
posted by Elinor on March 17, 2007 06:43 PM