Now...Drumroll please....errr..ahem (throat clearing sound effects).... we now present the second most interminable, yet wildly successful knit of the year.....the newly completed "ChocolaT-Ruffle" skirt in all her glory!
The Yarn: Silk City "Spagetti", 100% Mercerized Cotton Tape--sportweight--purchased in a bigass..(what the heck was I thinking size) cone...2.07 lbs to be exact...from Elann.com in JUNE 05! Color: Crocodile...which in reality is a deep rich glorious brown with hues from raisin to chocolate depending on how the light hits it! How much. I have NO EARTHLY IDEA what the yardage per lb. was for this cone yarn. There is still a humongous bunch of yarn remaining as the skirt made only a slight dent in it.
The Needles: KPO size 5 & 6 as per pattern recommendations.....width gauge spot on, length gauge not so...but hey, it's cotton tape and you EXPECT it to grow anyway.
The Pattern: "Show-Off Ruffle Skirt" by Kat Coyle from Lace Style.
The Inspiration: Elspeth's version at http://wrypunster.typepad.com/my_weblog/ (I still can't link from text on my Mac..crap). Scroll on down to her June 23rd post for a lot of wolf whistle action for this fab skirt. And check out her blog too! Wowza that gal can knit and work it, eh!
My Modifications: Not too many, very easily made....first of all...yarn change...using stash and all. Second...officiall bobble free zone here. Bobbles suck both in the making of said bobble...and in the effect.. just hanging there and all from the fabric like...brown......offal. We'll keep the T word out of this post today. Next, that drop stitch lace stuff GREW like 100 miles when I unraveled it so I ended up making the straight twisted rib section a little longer, and the decreases spaced a little differently to accomodate the "growth" of the cotton tape. Lastly, instead of knitting a drawstring. I crocheted it. I crochet about a thousand times faster than I knit, so for about 270 stitches x 3 rows...crochet was for me!
Started: July 4, 2007 (waiting in the truck for the 4th of July parade)
Completed: Aug 1, 2007 (sitting at a 4H PlayDay for the gal and her ponies)
What's Left to do: A trip to the fabric store for skinnier brown velvet ribbon to run through the eyelets formed at the pattern change...but otherwise...c'est fini! I made a simple cotton batiste slip to wear underneath in summer...and I'll wear the brown tights for fall! It's quite swishy!
I think it's smashing with a comfortable fit and a very feminine, yet understatedly "sexy" feel. It was definately worth the knit!
17 comments:
wow, I am totally impressed, what an awesome knit!!!
I think that is outstanding Lisa, and you are a fabulous model!!! Its nice to have fun with your craft!
Very chic! I love pink and brown together.
Knit a SKIRT !!! You are my hero. By the way you have great legs and the skirt shows them off perfectly. Very girly and super flirty. You go girl
Danger! Hot! Hot! Hot! That skirt looks like a million bucks on you. I love it!
Lisa, you are my fave knitwear model, even more than the redheaded IWK model. ;-}
LOVE your new skirt & especially that YOU love it.
Makes me want to grad a thread and pull until those greast looking legs are EXPOSED!
SEXY! It's beautiful, flirty. And you wear it so well!
HEE HEE!
Your DH cracks me up! The skirt looks GREAT Lisa. Some texture, some lace. Just terrific!
You are gonna make another one, aren't you? ;-)
VA VA VOOOOM!!!!! You look great in it! And now, for a vest to match, or is that over the top? Well, you could wear them separately. Heavens, you have enough yarn.
I love the way it looks and sways. Great colors! Happy belated birthday to your grandma!
thanks for the comment! i already know EVERYTHING about the teachers and i mean EVERYTHING even all the dirt on them since my mom AND my aunt work there. but il definitley do better in fall. there is also a knitting club and i hear that i already know more than the teacher. i did get my yarn and it is gorgeous pictures will be up soon!thanks for all of your support!!!!!!!(i love reading your comments!)
FABULOUS!!!! It will be perfect in Virginia in October.
Cate
I love that skirt and it looks fabulous on you! I also love the montego bay scarf - I've been thinking of making that one. Great pictures too - you look fabulous!
I like the skirt. It looks really comfy and chic.
Girl that is one sexy skirt!!! you look just fabulous in it!
Libby
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love having more fun blogs to read - especially from fellow Alaskans! The skirt is awesome - I've been thinking of trying one & now you've inspired me. Enjoy our nice August weather! Ciao!
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