Finished Objects
Just to prove I haven't just been admiring my new hair in the mirror :) I have a couple of FO's to share...I knit up another sweet little pair of Saartje's Bootees - I knit them out of Hello Yarn fat sock in Plunge thinking they could be for a boy, see the brown and lime green in there? Now that they are done, I'm thinking they are more "girl" appropriate. Any thoughts?
I have also been spending more time with my sewing machine - I sewed up this Favorite Things Cute Little Skirt in fabric by moda, Chez Moi. It is a simple panel skirt with an elastic back and flat front band. I really struggled to decide if I should add a thin turquise band of velvet around the bottom. I'm still torn. I tried iron on hem tape to cover up the raw edge nicely on the inside - ack! Never again, I made a mess. The fabric is busy so on this dreary day the individual panels are hard to distinguish in the photo - maybe some piping between would be fun in a future try? Overall, I am happy with my first "wearable" skirt, A-line is universally flattering. The pattern also has options for inset gores and a ruffled hem. I have more fabric in the wash for the next one as I type. I am also contemplating the Barcelona Skirt by Amy Butler, the featured fabric is washed and ready plus I have a zipper on hand...so many choices. If only I could find more time in the day.
psst...I hate having my picture taken but if I get drunk in the near future, I will gladly post a picture of my new hair, it's a fun pixie-ish cut. I can "kick out" the back with a bunch of pomade, makes me feel like Danny Zuko from Grease - the best part is that I feel younger, so until I can get some botox, a hair cut is the
posted by peaknits @ 12:51 PM
19 Comments:
I want to see the new hair. That's what I need to do-cut and color. Those booties are fantastic, I still haven't made a pair but will soon. You are beyond cute in that skirt. Love the fabric and the pattern. Excellent work!! That is so funny you didn't know about the pea hat. I used to make the pea hats all of the time to sell in Alphabet Soup. They would always sell immediately. That hat became so popular I finally wrote up the pattern to sell. I always make pink peas for girls and blue peas for boys. It is a cute twist. I am glad you are doing better with your back.
Great job on the Cute Skirt. It looks like you matched motifs between panels. I'm impressed! You can see mine, with flounce, if you search the archives (last summer, I think).
I just finished the Barcelona skirt (except for the hook and eye). I did the simple A-line and I really like it. Plus, my instructor helped me modify the pattern so it nips in just right at my waist. This may now be my go-to skirt pattern. I see many more trips to the fabric store coming up soon.
Oh, and I think the booties could go for either gender. Whoever gets them will be a very lucky baby.
I just love those Saartje's Bootees! I think I might finally cast on for a pair tonight - even though I already have 4 other projects going! Yours are so inspiring!
The booties look more girl to me but the photo might be hard to actually tell the real color - browns and greens could go boy. Either way though, a little boy or girl would look precious in them!
Love the skirt! Looks great on you too! I think it looks great as is, maybe on the next one you can play with embellishing a hem. I would like to try that Barcelona Skirt too!
Hey, why don't you open a bottle of wine… I want to see your new do!
Jill
The booties seem slightly femme to me, so I say slap 'em on a boy to butch 'em up a little:)
Very, very adorable skirt...
The booties look gender neutral to me. Maybe they are a little more girly but I think you could go either way.
Love the skirt. I think velvet trim would be great. I'm making the Barcelona skirt in September. So I'll let you know how it goes.
I want to see the haircut, too :) The booties do look a little girly, but not overly so. I have a friend who just had a son, and she has no problem with girly colors. She says that she wants to raise her son to be a metro-sexual anyway :D
I think the booties would suit boy or girl, they are very 'fallish' looking with the beautiful browns and greens.
The skirt is very pretty. And I would love to see the new hair do ;-)
The booties are lookin' kinda girly to me but then I was told that mine look girly and those are just blue and green and white. I love the skirt. Gosh it's been forever since I made clothes for myself but I do always prefer the handmade since I get exactly what I want. I think contrasty piping would look fab but maybe I've watch too much Poirot. ;)
Super cute booties! They're on my to-knit list.
I'm impressed by the skirt. I had great dreams of making a skirt or two from the Sew What Skirts book for the summer, but the summer is practically over already! Craziness...
Hopefully I'll see you at WI Sheep & Wool. :-)
Those booties are adorable! I think they're pretty gender-neutral.
Ack! Adorable booties... it makes my womb ache for another baby!! :) I think girl, but only because I picture a cute tomboy girl with pigtails and a frog in her hands. Otherwise, I think it could go either way.
I love the yarn you used for the Saartje's booties - I made them but just with one strap and then discovered I had made 2 left feet!! Back to the drawing board!!
Your skirt is really great - more beautiful fabric!
Booties are adorable! Slightly girly, but I would put them on a boy too.
And, would love to see the hair!
I think those (absolutely gorgeous) booties would be great on a boy or girl! I can just see them kickin' out from under a pair of jeans or khaki pants with a cute brown or red "Polo" shirt...
Beautiful booties and cute skirt!
Thank you for the comments over at my blog! I am enjoying reading your blog! I really do love the yarn you used for the booties!!
Adorable little version of these booties ~ now I *really* need to try this pattern!
I have definitely been eyeing that pattern. Those booties are too cute. And oh how you tempt us with visuals of your new haircut. Show and Tell.
Fabulous booties! The colors are beautiful!
I love love love your skirt....I meant to make one all summer....where did the time go?
I sure hope you got really drunk this weekend and had someone take a photo of you and your haircut! :)
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