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Summer Party Top

7/3/2012

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photo by Shane Baskin/Blackbox Studios
Last but certainly not least in the Summer Party series is the ruffle front mock turtleneck.  Of all the designs in this trio, this is the one I most regret not taking a photo of before I sent it away.  As good as it looks on the model here, it looked even better on me!  This top broadens narrow shoulders and enhances flat chests, though the ruffle is not so dimensional as to be overpowering on fuller figures.

I am especially delighted with the collar.  It took me several tries to find a way to use Flora and not have it sag, while keeping it stretchy enough to fit over someone's head.  This version looks great and stretches to 26"!

I would like to make this for myself in a longer length with sleeves, maybe using Oak (instead of cotton) in color Sky and Flora in color Stormy.  Although the blue is really pretty, too. . . .

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Summer Party Bag

7/2/2012

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photo by Shane Baskin/Blackbox Studios
Here is my Summer Party Bag in Flora and Garden 3.  Layers and layers of ribbon cover a cotton purse knit in Twice Knit stitch.  The little flowers are knit in Flora as well and help separate the drawstring loops.   

Twice Knit is a variation on the knit two together decrease without the decrease part.  To work it, knit two stitches together but only slide one of them off the needle.  It takes a little longer for me to work, but for some knitters it is just as fast as plain knitting and it makes an incredibly sturdy base for this cute bag.

You can see the front of the Summer Party Shrug in this photo.  I love how the frill edging looks like rosettes, and how it drapes over her elbows.  

Next up:   Summer Party Top

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Summer Party Shrug

7/1/2012

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Universal Yarn is getting ready to publish Summer Party Trio, which will soon be available on my homepage.  Of the three designs in the series, my favorite is this shrug.  It's the first garment I designed not as something I would wear, but as a vehicle for Flora.  And this self-ruffling yarn does look particularly sweet as a border for the Summer Party Shrug.   My goal was to find ways to use it besides simply knitting flat ruffles.

After some trial and error, I found a stitch that turned out to be the perfect companion to the garment.  I had a teenage friend (one who avoids anything pink and ruffly) try on the sample and it looked really good with her casual style.  I myself am not known to wear shrugs, but I was surprised to find that this one is very comfortable---and flattering, no matter how wrinkly your (my) face is.  

It was really quick to knit---less than half a sweater.  The frilly edging takes time to do, but  it's worth it.  I can imagine wearing one of these in black (I am an orchestral musician).  Even though I didn't design it with myself in mind, I'm in love with this piece!

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