Juliet
Juliet is finished.
All knitted up.
First of all, you should know that I cleaned my bathroom mirror JUST for this photo shoot. I'm classy like that. ( And by 'clean' I mean I sorta wiped it down real fast. But still. )
Anyways. Juliet. I bought some large black buttons to put at the top, and I put them on, and they just didn't work. I think that I might be really bad at putting buttons on sweaters, because every time I do, it ruins the sweater. (See Forecast.) So I end up taking them off. As you can see in the above picture, I tried fastening it in the middle, and I actually think that's pretty cute. I may or may not actually put something there to fasten it (it's a bobby pin in the pic) -- I like it hanging open too.
I'm very serious here.
This is a super fast knit, but yarn choice is KEY. I think the recommended yarn, Cotton Fleece, would have been perfect; I used an 100% cotton yarn and if I was knitting it again, I might get something with a little bit of wool. This Karabella Softig was some stash yarn from AM and I literally had like two tiny strings left. Yikes.
Side view.
I like this sweater. I don't know how much I'm going to wear it. I've realized that I rarely ever wear my knits...my Somewhat Cowl and Ms. Marigold probably get the most wear. But I'm also realizing that it's not the knits I'm choosing, it's my complete reluctance to rip back if I royally screw up. Which usually means knits with wonkiness. Juliet has some wonkiness that I ignored, and now I think it might affect my desire to wear her.
BUT. I'm sure I'll wear her some. She's a good work sweater, and I think it would look really cute with brown pants and a white top underneath.
Next on the list? The Summer Shawlette, inspired by the lovely Pam, hopefully to throw over my shoulders at the wedding. I started it last night, and let me say I felt really stupid for a little while because I could NOT figure out the first five or so sentences of the pattern. (Turns out I was missing this key phrase: Work 40 rows as follows. DUH.) Now it's coming together, and I can see the very cool shaping that is going on (it's a Faroese shawl) and I'm excited.
However. I keep mucking up the lace. It's not hard, but I just keep screwing up. I think I've got the hang of it now, but I'm pondering ripping back so it will be perfect. You know, for the wedding. But the normal Carrieoke knitting method of FORGING AHEAD NO MATTER WHAT THE MISTAKE seems attractive as well...we'll see. I think I might be an extremely lazy knitter.
T minus 24 days. and counting.
Comments (49)
She's a beauty! Maybe I'll try again and elongate the garter part like you did. Cinching it where you did also keeps the maternity factor low. Lovely! And oh, yeah, Cotton Fleece. Gotta remember that.
Posted by JulieFrick | October 11, 2007 10:35 AM
that sweater is tight! you should wear it proudly.
Posted by Yorkshire Yarns | October 10, 2007 7:21 PM
that sweater is tight! you should wear it proudly.
Posted by Yorkshire Yarns | October 10, 2007 7:20 PM
Schaaaah-mooo!
You finished it! I was just thinking the other day that I wish I could cast on, and that you are probably done! Hahahaha. Woo!
It looks awesome. I picked a similar color, we will be twinsies. How embarrassing.
Posted by Jenny | October 10, 2007 2:32 PM
Beautiful! Nice job!
Posted by Jenni | October 8, 2007 2:57 PM
it's so cute, why wouldn't you wear it??? come on now....!
Posted by carolyn | October 7, 2007 11:43 AM
I like it. It looks good on you and you should wear it.
Posted by Stefani | October 6, 2007 9:36 PM
What a lovely top.
By the way, I wondered if you knew that there was a very famous Egyption actress/belly dancer called Yahya Karioeke in the 30's. I just recognised that you had the same surname though I dont know if her's was a stage name.
Have a nice day
Posted by Knitter UK | October 6, 2007 8:40 AM
Did you see how Wendy did her buttons? - http://knitandtonic.typepad.com/knitandtonic/2007/09/m.html
Posted by Barb | October 5, 2007 4:11 PM
totally cute! And I think a cool wooden button, or a big silver one, would look divine right there in the middle.
Posted by gaile | October 5, 2007 11:23 AM
Totally cute. I really like it closed just at the middle. What about a simple little button and a crocheted loop there?
Posted by cari | October 5, 2007 2:53 AM
Lovely sweater. I like it pinned in the middle. It looks comfy with just enough warmth!
Posted by Aimee | October 4, 2007 4:44 PM
I would, personally, undo the garter on the bottom and do seed, or something.. the garter is making the bottom flair out in a nonattractive way. I think just a few rows of seed should do it.
Posted by Jomy | October 3, 2007 7:54 PM
OHH LOVELY!!
I really like it cinched at the waist. Maybe even more than with the buttons.
Posted by lomester | October 3, 2007 4:42 PM
Juliet looks wonderful. I never seem to wear any of my handknits for myself either, apart from perhaps one or two. I really like knitting for other people much more.
Posted by Sue | October 2, 2007 9:41 PM
if it's any consolation, i kept screwing up the summer shawlette too, to the point that i'm not sure i'm going to finish it. i just can't seem to memorize the middle lace part. but i have FAITH in you!!
and juliet looks lovely. i don't think you need the crazy buttons at the top -- maybe just one in the middle or none at all.
Posted by carrie m | October 1, 2007 4:28 PM
Cute! I like the idea of putting something in the middle there to hold it shut, as opposed to the buttons on top. I have mine ready to cast on (with cotton fleece)...
Posted by Nichole | October 1, 2007 2:33 PM
totally cute! I'm going to have to break down and knit this, aren't I?
Can't wait to see your shawlette. What yarn are you using?
Posted by pamela wynne | October 1, 2007 12:25 AM
Oh. So. Cute. I want it. Can I have it please? Too impatient to knit one myself, would rather have yours! ;)
Posted by Jessica | September 30, 2007 10:46 PM
I think it looks adorable pinned in the middle. It's very flattering, and you look adorable in it!
Posted by Mary | September 30, 2007 10:30 PM
I love Juliet and you look so cute wearing it! I like it pinned together in the middle I think as opposed to buttons. It's really cute! Thanks for sharing your latest creation.
Posted by Alice | September 30, 2007 10:05 PM
I love the sweater closed! Maybe a small button in the same color? Or a small i-cord tie? Or a jeweled pin?
Posted by Anita | September 30, 2007 10:27 AM
I personally like it pinned in the middle. I don't know if I would wear it with buttons on the top even if the pattern calls for it. Another great FO! Good luck finishing your shawl and best wishes for the wedding!
Posted by Stephanie | September 28, 2007 11:47 PM
It looks so different with it pulled in a the middle - I think I like it better that way than the way the designer put the buttons. Looks great!
Posted by Catie | September 28, 2007 1:06 PM
Juliet looks GREAT. I must get started on one ASAP!
Posted by Jeanine | September 28, 2007 12:25 PM
juliet looks great! i like it without buttons actually. it suits you.
Posted by gleek | September 28, 2007 12:03 PM
ooo, I think it looks CUTE pinned in the middle like that! YAY for FOs!!!!! I think I may have to make the little cropped version!
Posted by Lara | September 28, 2007 11:53 AM
She's beautiful! I like her with the safety pin...so all you need to find is one lovely (silver?) button.
24 days! I bet you've got butterflies! I think fall is a great time to get married. So pretty and not hot anymore, and snuggly at night.
Posted by Penny | September 28, 2007 11:19 AM
Two words: Wear Juliet! You look so darling in it.
Posted by Leslie | September 28, 2007 10:05 AM
It looks great! I really like that colour, too. I love how you are playing around with how to shut it, because I have to admit I wasn't wild about the original closure. And it looks simply smashing worn open, too! Great job!
Posted by Julie | September 28, 2007 9:20 AM
So cute! I wonder how the open top will fare (will it flop all over and be annoying or will it stay but and be all pretty like?) You will have to give an update...
Posted by carrie | September 28, 2007 1:50 AM
I like it! It's way cuter than others I have seen. Wait,that sounded bad. I'm just saying yours is nice. Let's just leave it at that.
Something about that last picture made me think it was Cathy, not you. Don't know why.
Posted by Stacey | September 28, 2007 1:43 AM
I love your Juliet! I agree, I think it'll be great for work. And oh my, that shawlette is soooo pretty. Can't wait to see your version.
Posted by Elizabeth | September 28, 2007 1:33 AM
beautiful sweater!
Posted by eyeleen | September 27, 2007 11:14 PM
Wow, that is gorgeous. I don't know why you wouldn't wear that all the time. You could put a big satin bow where the bobby pin is, or like three bows, and put a thin blouse with ruffly sleeves underneath, with a pretty Anthropologie-type colorful skirt or tweedy "trousers" (as they call them)...it looks very versatile. Now to look up the pattern...
Posted by Liana | September 27, 2007 11:12 PM
Ack! I love it! I really really want one of my own now.
Posted by HibiscuitsGirl | September 27, 2007 10:53 PM
Most cute missy bridezilla! Rock on sistah!
Posted by Sil | September 27, 2007 10:50 PM
Very very cute, and I love the color (on you especially).
Posted by Sulafaye | September 27, 2007 9:07 PM
Very cute! I like your clousure, better than the actual pattern actually!!
Posted by Michelle | September 27, 2007 8:54 PM
Adorable! I like it mostly open. Maybe a little toggle or something in the middle!
Posted by Sarah | September 27, 2007 8:33 PM
i like your open version Juliet and the color is great! maybe my next one will be an open cardi.
Posted by lynett | September 27, 2007 7:25 PM
that looks fantastic! but I really can't get past what appears to be a magazine rack in your bathroom?! I'm impressed!! (with both knitting and magazine rack :) )
Posted by Kim | September 27, 2007 7:10 PM
I think it looks adorable on you. I definitely am adding this to my ravelry queue. Do you think Cascade 220 would work? Good luck with the wedding! I'm sure you'll have a lovely day!
Posted by Lisa | September 27, 2007 6:55 PM
VERY nice job! Schmoo on!
Posted by mariko | September 27, 2007 6:18 PM
I really love that sweater! I've been looking at it on Ravelry but something just kept me from loving it. I really like the way it looks fastened in the middle. Now I'll have to add it to my forever growing queue and just forget about the buttons.
Posted by Lindsay | September 27, 2007 6:15 PM
i really like it. i think maybe you need someone else to make you the weird long-ish button hooky holes that lynette has on hers and then maybe that person can put some buttons on it for you too and then i think you would totally wear it. :)
Posted by carolyn | September 27, 2007 5:31 PM
Juliet is absolutely beautiful!!!
Best wishes on your upcoming Wedding!!!
Posted by Holly | September 27, 2007 5:29 PM
I. Love. That. Sweater. Especially on you! Great job :)
I have Cotton Fleece in the stash, and I'm off now to add it to my Ravelry queue!
Posted by reluctantmango | September 27, 2007 4:37 PM
LOOKS FANTASTIC!!!!! I think Im going to use BSCF for this one!!
Posted by Adrienne | September 27, 2007 2:58 PM