I Think I Had Vintage Fever

Well , it turned out the Lost Weekend turned into the Lost Week - I wasn't as right as rain as I thought. But then I think I got to the point where I was sick of feeling sick so I just stopped. Since we are enjoying such warm summer weather ( you can thank me later for that by the way - I put flannel sheets on the beds and put away my shorts last week. You're welcome) the kidlings ( hereafter known as the art directors) and I walked down to the lake one evening after dinner. And oh ya, I just happened to be wearing my newly completed cotton jacket. The children were ever so helpful choosing poses for me to show off the sweater. Classic Model Poses. As evidence:

This one of course, the "Oh look, there's a knitting pattern thrown out to sea with all it's errata gone with it"
The runway shot. I needed some sort of beret here set at a jaunty angle. Well, Linda Evangelista never had to negoitiate those kind of rocks.

Then the candid shot whilst fixing for a new look.

The old Titanic prow of the ship to show off the sleeves and back.
Please put down your arms Mom, the dog walkers are starting to stare"

The " Don't hate me because I finished my sweater and you didn't"
kids, kids, I am falling through the rocks.*. Remember we are trained professionals. Do not attempt this at home.. *

At this point the art dirctor was getting a little frustrated with the model and offered her services.

And now it's time to retreat back into my shell home. You know how camera shy I am.

The goods on the goods:
Yarn : TLC Cotton Plus - the plus being a little acrylic thown in for shape, I think. The reality: split splitity
split
Pattern : Vintage Knits by Sarah Dallas, Cotton Jacket
The woman has no editor, that's all I'm saying

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Comments

[lynette]

great job!!!!! if you use cotton ease, it the TLC a good substitute for?

[cara]

great looking,love the colour.great sizing too!

[brenda in toronto]

fun! sweater looks comfy! but i have to ask, how were the spiders? i was in the exact location you were in last week, and every crevice between every rock had a HUGE juicy fat spider lurking on a web...

[lisa]

Now I really have to catch up. Knit along my ass lady!

Elizabeth - it is AWESOME. So looking forward to seeing it in person. and now that you are finished (no hard feelings here - yeah okay) I can try yours on and see if it suits me. Then I'll decide if I make it.......

[Jane]

Great stuff. Your location scouts did a great job finding that photogenic spot.

As for Sarah Dallas, I'm wondering if it's just her name on the cover and all the patterns are written by Mr Nobody - as you say, there is no evidence of an editor or any other guiding hands at work. Still, it all looks lovely and mostly comes out fine - as your cardigan proves.

[Gina]

The poses are a hoot, and the sweater is absolutely wonderful.

[Norma]

Terrific! You are one great super-model and your kids are great art directors. I love the sweater.

[Jill]

Wonderful!

[Tanya]

Love the sweater and all the poses!