The Ten-day forecast is a Steady-as-She-Goes 40-50 degrees here in the Big Windy. While usually at this time of the year I would take this as a poke-in-the-eye from Mother Nature, it’s making me Jump for JOY instead~!
I have a new Hoodie.
Life is Good…
My sample of the variation of the Twist pattern is FINI!
I brought it with me Thursday night to Letizia’s Bakery for our KIP night out. Between the fun conversation and music spun by our favorite (and handsome) barista Spencer, it was done in no time at all. I set in both sleeves with a crochet slip-stitch and sewed on the buttons – which, BTW, were chosen by commitee (thank you Ladies…).
A trip to Tender Buttons (on Rush St) yielded up some darker Tortoise Shell models and a plain Taupe set. The Taupe had a greenish undercast and just didn’t disappear into the fabric enough to work well – which is what I thought to be the best case scenario. I adore this color; it is sophisticated. Neutral. Adult. Flattering. BUT. Impossible to take a picture of or match buttons to.
In the end, the darker T.Shell buttons worked because they had a matching center tone that was a little more neutral. I think they look a little casual, but hey, in a Ralph kind of way.
I see this being worn for a few weeks yet, layered with a black or brown down vest or rain parka, black turtleneck shirt, thin black gloves and sunglasses.
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It looks great! I love the hood and can’t wait to get the new pattern! :)
Lovely – yet another pattern of yours I HAVE to knit! hee hee. Keep them coming.
Love it – awesome updates. Can’t wait for the new pattern!
Bonne, the sweater is beautiful! May I ask how the crocheted slip stitch works for setting in sleeves?
And I can totally see it with shades, vest, black turtle and gloves – very snappy…
Ralph’s got nothing on you! That’s one gorgeous sweater and I love the color! Brava!
KIP just wouldn’t be the same without Spencer. Or those luscious frosted cupcakes. And you may have outdone even your amazing self with this latest design! It’s the very definition of an updated classic.
Was in Chicago a few weeks ago…too bad I missed KIP night out!! Lovely sweater!!! Think I’ll have to start looking for yarn!!
That’s so pretty and it looks really wearable too! I think it would go with a lot of different things.
Great button, choice, Bonne Marie! I find choosing the right button to be kind of tough, because I’m such a perfectionist. But my Mom always reminds me that if you look at RTW clothes, they use contrasting buttons a lot. And buttons in off shades, that a perfectionist like me would never even consider. And you don’t even really notice most of the time!
Amyway, that being said, you picked just the right ones for that great sweater!
Great sweater!!
Cabled goodness in a button-front hoodie – beautiful design and execution, b. Marie!
Most hoodies are either slip on or zip up. I like the casual elegance of the buttons.
Great sweater! I also am interested in learning more about the crocheted set-in sleeves. I thought you might be doing something different when the last photo showed seamed up shoulders and sides.
Thanks so much! I love love love new clothes…
Slip-stitch: I wrote something about attaching sleeves with slip-stitch awhile back:
http://www.chicknits.com/rambles/archives/2005_05_04.html
check it out – :)
Oh it’s beautiful! I usually enjoy the late winter in spring, because I’ve usually got some project I just finished and enjoy wearing it before the weather gets too warm, so I know what you mean!
2 words, love.it! Can’t wait for the pattern
Everything about it is spectacular! Can’t wait for the pattern. Thanks Bonne Marie!
So beautiful, so professionally done. I’d expect nothing less from the fantabulous Bonne Marie. I just love the cables.
Wow, it’s gorgeous! I’m so sorry I missed Thursday — sounds like the gathering was its usual wonderfulness — plus I could’ve seen this in person…and have sewn the buttons on for you! ;-)
So wonderful, so classy. And I am so jealous that you have a Tender Buttons satellite store.
Perfect! I can’t wait for the pattern! I like the darker buttons.
Love it!! Can’t wait for the pattern!
woot! snappy and stylin’, as well as perfect for our blustery ‘spring’ weather!
signed,
a member of the button committee.
It’s lovely and a classic B-M! You asked me so I’m telling ya – this MUST be available in fluffy sizing, please? :)
Yay, you said the magic words: pattern coming soon. I have been waiting for this little numbers debut. Seriously classy with a touch of sass.
Fabulous!
oh, WOW! I like it so much better with a hood! :-)
I love that hoodie version. It looks great. And a perfect color,a neutral that goes with everything. That’s what I love.
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!
So cute, so classic. I’ll look forward to seeing the modified write up when you finish it!
That’s a *gorgeous* sweater. I can’t wait to get my hands on the pattern–someone’s already lodged a request with me for one of these. I particularly appreciate the set-in sleeves. (Unfortunately, not all of us look so hot in raglans. Damn.)
Thanks, too, for stopping by my blog and leaving your kind comment!
**swoon**….
i love it!!
it looks so, so good. the cables are stunning in that yarn and the button choice is perfect… subtle and sophisticated and yum. and the hood!
congratulations on this beautiful knit!! (and i’m amazed that you have a few more chilly weeks to wear it… with layers no less :) )
I wish I wans’t pregnant so I could knit it, tho with how fast I finish stuff I suppose I could wear it next fall haha!
I love this version! Fringe isn’t my thing, but built-in hats are often very handy :o)
::hands clapping::
Another Bonne Marie masterpiece. I love your attention to detail – the sleeve shaping is gorgeous. Can’t wait for this pattern to be published!
As a knitter who has knit 4 eyelet cardis, 2 twists and 1 and 3/4 Ceces, this is a winner! I will have to do yet another twist, but these mods are fantastic. The cables are so good, why be stingy with them, eh? I also love this color hugely.
oooohhhh so nice, can’t wait to get this one! you done it again….!
That is one beautiful sweater. Gorgeous!
Love the new pattern. Will be looking forward to it!!
I want this pattern!!! Can’t wait to make this one. You are so talented girl.
Iris
I hurt my jaw when it hit the table. I love, Love, LOVE this sweater. Help me make it into a boy sweater? Pwetty Pwease…
How great this looks! Any pics of you modeling it?