Here's Petulance, a Linen Drape-along project:
I was so happy when the Linen Drape-along came along; I'm sure this yarn would have sat and sat and sat without the nudge, and I now have a new summer top that I think I'll enjoy for a long time. Many thanks again to Alison.
Specs on Petulance, which is mostly Petula with some Essence thrown in:
start/finish: May 2, 2004/June 10, 2004
yarn: Linen Drape (Bleached) 6 + 4/5 balls, I think
needles: US 5. Note to self: don't be a ninny; use 5s, not 4s, with this yarn.
mods: The moss stitch band at the bottom harks back to Flourish; waist shaping is from Essence; the top of this top is Petula. (All Rowan patterns.) It was knit in the round up to the armholes, which, relative to other patterns I've made, are not very deep. I like that, I think.
What a beautiful, crisp, elegant top!
Posted by: Becky | June 24, 2004 at 02:35 PM
Thank you all very much! Blushblushblush. It's such a great yarn, though.
Posted by: Mary | June 17, 2004 at 09:09 AM
oh, wow! This is so Wonderful! I *should* really be working on My Bleached Sweater...but alas, Too Many Projects.
Thanks for the INSPIRATION!
Posted by: greta | June 16, 2004 at 05:12 PM
such a beautiful top!
Posted by: froggy | June 16, 2004 at 05:26 AM
That looks great - way to combine pattern portions to get what you wanted!
Posted by: Eklectika | June 15, 2004 at 01:07 PM
Petulance looks mahvelous, Mary!
Posted by: monica | June 15, 2004 at 11:58 AM
I love what you did with the patterns. Wonderful job, looks great on you!
Posted by: Amy | June 15, 2004 at 11:42 AM
OOOOOOHHHHHH LA LA! O femme drapée par toile magnifique de l'OH!!!
Magnifique, Mary!
I am envious beyond compare, especially now that it is so warm...
A perfect foil for the doldrum days of summer.
I actually just washed my Drape again and it is softer than ever...
Posted by: Bonne Marie | June 15, 2004 at 08:56 AM
It looks awesome! So pretty and drapey. :) Lovely yarn, lovely pattern adjustments and lovely knitting. Congrats! Thanks for knitting along.
Posted by: alison | June 14, 2004 at 08:11 PM
Ah, it's just beautiful! Great work!!!!!
Posted by: indigirl | June 14, 2004 at 12:22 PM
Oh, that tank is such a good fit and looks great on you! Can't wait to see it at KIP! Three patterns in one for a one-of-a-kind tank!
Posted by: Michelle | June 13, 2004 at 10:19 AM
You guys are great...or evil, I'm not sure which one. I have enough of the Tango (dark red) and white to do a striped top, I think...but maybe I should get a bag of pewter...yikes!!!! And yep, Elizabeth, I think I'll wear the thing to the next KIP. See you then!
Posted by: Mary | June 12, 2004 at 02:18 PM
Lovely, lovely! Can't wait to see it in person at the next KIP. (Hint, hint... you will bring it, right?) I *know* there's more Linen Drape awaiting you, I am looking forward to your next project with it.
Posted by: Trope | June 12, 2004 at 12:30 PM
it looks great!! :)
now isn't there anymore linen drape waiting in the wings???? (um i just ordered another 10 pack of it a few days ago. despite not having made anything with it yet. because i saw the colorway "indian" at emma's and it is SO beautiful. colourway.co.uk is having another sale. go mary go.)
Posted by: carolyn | June 12, 2004 at 11:46 AM