After a year of a really plain layout, I thought I would have a little play and tart up the place a bit. It took a lot longer than I intended since there were so many templates to change (not to mention all the other miscellaneous stuff). Finally, ATU was more or less ready (I'm sure there are a few more things to do but I was getting crossed-eye by Sunday afternoon). I tried to give it a **Liberty** look. ( I know Liberty prints are an acquired taste and in my heart, I still like the plain, boring, white background, so I'll leave it as it is for a few weeks and decide if I want to revert.)
The **wallpaper** is actually a Turkish design. This was also the closest tile that I can find to match the wallpaper in the Art Bar Café. Liberty's wallpaper has a similar motif in red. (No way was I going to do a red background, the variations on different monitors are too great and I know from experience that red is a hard colour to photograph.).
I'll increase the text size at the request of Cindy G. I wouldn't want anyone to strain their eyes ;-).
So an update on George. He's all sewn up now. I've decided to forgo the pockets. I'm not a big fan on patch pockets and to tell you the truth, that Handknit cotton is a heavy yarn. I think the pockets would had be a bit heavy for this little jumper.
I also admit to cheating a bit (sorry). You know how the back of the collar sometimes rides up and you see that not very nice join of where the stitches are knitted up? Well, I decided that this won't happen. I stitched the collar down at 3 points. (over the raglan join and center of the back of the collar. You can't see it, but this should work.
I wanted to stitch the front collar down too, but the shape changes when you button the top button, so thought to leave that as it.
One other point to note, although I made the 1-2 yo size, HandKnit DK cotton does not knit to the same tension as Jaeger Merino DK. So, my cardigan came up big (about 10% bigger). That's OK for this project since most children tend to grow into their clothes. If you were to make the same substitution for an adult jumper, you need to regauge the pattern to work with the yarn tension or use a different yarn. You might be able to get away with knitting a smaller size, but it all depends on the pattern.
Hi, Polly!
I like your new blog's look. Very sophisticated.
Also, I want to thank your for the French Market Bag pattern. I finished mine and have received a lot of compliments. Thank you!
Polly---the Liberty background is just perfect. It's so you! Also like your so-called cheat re: the collar. I need to do this to my 'Core' denim jean jacket. The Rowan collars are not big enough, for one thing, but I so dread to alter the pattern that I've made this mistake several other times, including on the 'Kelly' I made in an exchange with Ann last year.
Can't wait to catch up with you in New York! xoxox Kay
Posted by: Kay at September 12, 2004 12:13 AMI love the wall paper, and the sweater to match!
Posted by: Louise A. at September 9, 2004 02:30 PMthanks for the larger font, much easier to read. I too did not like to comment;) but this is OK.
Posted by: Judith at September 8, 2004 09:24 PMThanks for increasing the font....I wanted to say something, but I just couldn't because I think a persons blog is a very personal thing and I was chicken...but YEAH! I LOVE the blue tile look, too! :) I love the cables on both sides of the buttons an that sweet sweet sweater! Great Work!
Posted by: PJ at September 8, 2004 03:54 PMHi Polly
I love the new layout. The cardigan looks great too. Happy Birthday Alltangledup!
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah Murray at September 8, 2004 09:29 AMLove the new layout Polly - very W. Morris/Liberty. You are going to get me homesick again!! Know what you mean about boys clothes - neither of my 2 will wear any handknits anymore (boo hoo) at 11 and 8 yrs old it is just not "cool". Never mind - more for me I guess.
Posted by: Carol at September 7, 2004 11:09 PMdon't change the background! i love it. so crisp. i do like liberty. i live here in chicago and have never been but one time i found a funky pair of pj's and a set of napkins at our TJ Maxx. they were in my cart in a minute!
Posted by: laurie at September 7, 2004 05:53 PMWhat a very cute sweater. Wonderful knitting. : )
Posted by: Cindy at September 7, 2004 05:43 PMWhat a sweet little sweater. I like the idea of tacking down the collar especially on a child's sweater.
Posted by: Jessica at September 7, 2004 05:10 PMI've finished my Denim Knit-along Paris jacket! Visit my blog to see the photos. Am very tempted by several other designs in the book. Like the new design on your site. The pattern is very William Morris.
Posted by: Anne at September 7, 2004 12:08 PMI love the cardi, and what a splendid colour. I also like the new look of your site, but then I like plain old white too so I'm happy either way. I can read the smaller print too which pleases me, and that is before I have my new glasses. Shows I'm not quite as blind as a bat as I thought I was.
Posted by: Louise at September 7, 2004 12:01 PMIts a very delicate design this new one ... but I too must admit that I miss the larger writing of your old blogdesign. .. George looks great - of cause.. good idea stiching the collar down.
IDA
Super little Cardi - "Gorgeous George" :¬)
All your little people knits are making me far too br00dy - Help!
I thought it looked like Libertys (but better than their red!) when it popped up! Always thought the Art Bar Cafe was a bit of a mish-mash - the walls do not match the oil paintings at all.
George looks great, I've done that to collars too. I think patch pockets are difficult to put on neatly, would always rather knit them in. I think I might have done one on George.
Posted by: Jill at September 7, 2004 08:46 AMi love your george! and i'm sure the recipient will look much happier in it than that somewhat grumpy child in the pattern book ...
Posted by: kris at September 7, 2004 07:45 AMHi Polly ! The blue cardigan looks nice. Who is the lucky baby to receive it ?
Posted by: Eva Shiu at September 7, 2004 03:15 AMI like the new layout too. That Jaegar book does have a couple of good designs for little boys which is good to see as boys tend to miss out a bit generally in the fashion stakes - I knitted the cover design for Meg - but she's now grown out of it!
Posted by: Lesley at September 6, 2004 10:30 PMLove the lay out and the cardigan.
I just love blue and this kind of patterns.
My Mary is getting along nicely, although I would want to finish it before the 17th. So I could wear it to my sisters wedding. (Bought a very very summer dress with silver shoes)
Love
I LIKE the new layout. I was fond of the old one, but this is snazzy and classy.
Posted by: Secret Pal at September 6, 2004 08:30 PMI LIKE the new layout. I was fond of the old one, but this is snazzy and classy.
Posted by: Secret Pal at September 6, 2004 08:30 PM