Denim Knit-along Update
Some time about a year ago, I started hosting the Denim Knit-along. Some of the participants have finished not one but 2 projects.... while I was and still am stalled on bomber. (For the record, I've recently decided to send that project to the frogpond.)
Rowanette Sissel from Norway (aren't all these Norwegians just gorgeous, sulk, sulk) has finished Voyage. It looks absolutely stunning on her.
This was Sissel's first Denim project and she had admitted to watching the washing machine foam and turn the water blue. Is that sad? I don't think so. Kay probably does that too ;0).
Sissel started this last May...but was stalled when she ran out of beads and it took 2 months to get more in stock. Inspired by Dawn's stashbuster, this was picked up and started again.
I've included Sissel remarks because they would be extremely useful for anyone else attempting or interested in attempting this pattern. I always google a design to see what people have to say about it before starting it, so it won't surprise me if lots of other people do too.
If you look at the back you can see that it differs slightly from the picture in the Denim People. The chart for the beading is different. I very often use the pictures as a guide, but decided to go with the chart. (I wonder if they left out the chart for the beaded version because of space limitations.)
I think it looks equally good though. Also on the fronts I did the beading all the way up to match the back. The pattern doesn't say you are to stop at any point, but you can clearly see from the pictures in the book that they have stopped the beading in the area where the pocket flaps are. I wasn't sure I wanted to add the pocket flaps anyway. The cardigan looks good without them, and I really don't need more padding in that area. They're on for the moment, but the jury is still out.
Doesn't that just inspire you to get those denim designs knitted up?
WoWWWWWW Sissel......it looks fabulous, and Sissel looks fabulous too.....I cannot make the exclamation point work on this french keyboard or I would be using hundreds of them.....xoxoxo Kay
Posted by: Kay at June 17, 2005 01:28 PMWell, I`ve enjoyed knitting Mary, but it was too small for me (or maybe I`m too big??)
It turned out very beautyfull and I was realy proud of myself, and the good thing is, that it looks so great on a very dear friend of mine, that the fact that it didn`t fit me doesn`t matter anymore. She looks stunning in it and she`s so happy with it.
I was so pleased with the denim that I bought the denem people book and I will something bigger for myself.
love
Bomber is still in my WIP pile, too. It will come back on a more dynamic path soon, now. Seing Sissel's voyage makes me want to! Thanks Sissel and Polly for sharing info & pictures with us.
Posted by: Stéphanie at June 14, 2005 05:30 PMThis is wonderful design and such patience to string many beads and to wait many months. Thank you to share this with everyone. Sissel looks beautiful in it. Tell her to smile next time you take picture ;)
Posted by: Nerete at June 13, 2005 07:20 PMThat is so beautiful! She looks awesome in it and the beading design just "makes" it!
Holy beadwork, Batman! Sissel is a genius!
I vote yes on the pocket flaps--they make it very denim jackety.
Bravo! Thanks, Polly, for blogging for Sissel.
Posted by: Ann at June 13, 2005 04:39 PMGorgeous Sissel, just fantastic. The pockets look fine as is in my opinion.
Posted by: carol at June 13, 2005 04:23 PMSissel- The jacket is gorgeous. I'd leave the pocket flaps on. They don't look bulky, and what's a denim jacket without the front pockets?!
Polly-I don't think you have anything to worry about. Every FO you've shown inspires me to knit faster and try a little more challenging pattern. I don't think I'd have ever tried lace if I hadn't stumbled across and started reading knit blogs (or as my daughters tease- "if Mom hadn't become a fiber nerd"). You keep posting- I'll keep reading and enjoying.
Wow Sissel and Voyage you look fabulous!! I I am still a Denim virgin...but you have inspired me. I may just have to knit some in the near future!
Posted by: Jacinta at June 13, 2005 06:02 AMYES! I have the yarn for Raspy just sitting here. I haven't started it yet - but seeing Sissel's Voyage makes me want to start right now.
Posted by: jacqueline at June 12, 2005 11:55 PMSissel's knitting is amazing, as always. Makes me want to get out Denim People and start project planning!
Posted by: Mary at June 12, 2005 11:12 PMFan-bloody-tastic !
You're looking pretty fabulous too Sissel.
Sissel's jacket looks so beautiful. As if she could do any bad knitting! What is wrong with Bomber? Save us from knitting it, if it is not nice,
Regards Linda
It's viewing finished projects like this one that keeps us all going...
Posted by: francoise at June 12, 2005 09:46 PMSissel does it again! There I was quite happily content with my little pile of WIPs and up she pops casually modelling another stunning creation. How good will it look on someone of 97 as that's the age I'll be by the time I've finished all projects waiting in line?
Posted by: Tracy at June 12, 2005 08:42 PMi tried on my kal project (raspy) again today and have almost decided to frog it - it is still too wide even after all my efforts to eat my way into a good fit!
Posted by: kris at June 12, 2005 08:36 PMIt looks fabulous! I'm going to have to stop reading blogs, because of the temptations every where I look!
Dawn
Posted by: dawn at June 12, 2005 07:53 PMMmmm, I have a denim blanket from Rowan 19 which is still a long way from being finished. The problem is that I don't think that I had heard of tension in those days so I am not sure that I could match it. I will go and have a look though!
Posted by: Amelia at June 12, 2005 07:19 PMAs far as I know Kay usually let the washing machine spill blue water on the kitchen floor. I`m not quite there yet:))
Why did you decide to send Bomber to the frogpond? It is next on my list.
Posted by: Sissel at June 12, 2005 06:50 PM