Fall is coming and I want to get myself ready--in a warm and trendy jacket maybe?
I searched over my stash and found quite a few balls of Tahki Santa Fe, a discontinued merino boucle yarn. I even found a swatch:
A little voice in my head kept telling me that it was not a good idea to knit an entire jacket out of this wild yarn, so I made a few quick sketches. Then I colored them liberally--a wild yarn like this deserves a wildly colored sketch, doesn't it ;-)? [Click to view a large picture and you'll see what I mean.]
The last sketch (No.6), as you can see, was for a pullover instead of a jacket. The idea just came up and I liked it. But I really want to make a jacket with a gigantic lapel this time--like those from Burberry Prorsum and Burda Magazine. To me, fall is the perfect season for drama.
The parts in Tiffany blue, if applicable, will be knitted in Jaeger Chamonix, a long discontinued favorite. I didn't know if sketch No.4 would be too bold, so I used Chamonix as a buffer in sketches No.1-3, and No.5. By the way, Jeager yarns are completely discontinued now.
Now, which one do you like best? I could not decide at all; Leopard voted for No.1 and No.3, but I'm never too sure about his choices. Folks, what do you think?
1 2
3 4
5 6
28 comments:
Well, golly! My favorites are 1 and 3 also (I like 2, as well). What lovely yarn!
I like 1 and 4 most. Though it is hard to imagine what the yarn will look like on as large areas as 4 has.
I like no.1. It seems it is not so bulky after finished.
I like 4, 6 and 1! I would be at a loss to know what to do with this yarn if I had it in mys stash, but looking at what you are designing, oh suddenly the options seem endless. I would dearly love to have your gift of putting yarn, colour and designs together.
I like #1 most. What about reversing the color scheme on #1 for even more drama?
I like 1 and 2 with 2 having an edge over one. I like all the pieces with two yarn better than one yarn. It shows it off better.
If I had to pick, I'd say 1 and 4. If I were to knit this, I'd say accessories, not garments. It is a busy yarn, and boucle has a mind of its own. But I'm sure you can make it bend to your will!
:)
number 1! number 1! love your sketches... good luck with the design!
Hi Iris,
Wow! You have been very very busy. I think its no 1 for me aswell. Love your mittens they are just beautiful.
xx
I like #1 and #6.
Hi Iris,
I like 2 and 4. And it's a huge bummer about Jaeger yarns being discontinued. They had some really really nice yarns. :( I had some Chamonix in the stash at some point, but sold it when I realized how impractical angora is. Lovely stuff, but sheds like a mo'fo'...
Even before you mentioned leo liked 1 and 3 those were my favorites too. Sketches are lovely as always!
I have to go with 1 & 3 also - I agree with you about the big collars, there are lots of colors in coats this winter I have seen in the magazines.
I vote for #1. The simplicity of it amps up the drama of the contrast.
I lean towards one and four.
I love classic looks-I'd have to go with 1. I wish I could sketch as good as you!
Fall is my favourite season of all.
I will pick No. 1.
What gorgeous sketches and colors! Hard to choose; they are really hard to compare, in spite of being similar in shape and materials. Although at first I was drawn to 1 and 5, on further consideration I like 2 & 6--to my eye, more interesting.
Hey, Iris! Congratulations! I just got the Jimmy Beans newsletter and saw that you won the August design contest with your Storm Scarf. Very nice! Hope you're doing well... I've been missing your posts.
6--is my choice..love your sketches.
No. 1 looks the most elegant to me.
love your mitts pattern in the new magknits.
I love #1. Huge collar, swingy silouette, and touches of fancy yarn but not to the point of distraction.
Couldn't you just make all 6 please? I'd love to see them all!
This mitten is unbelievable. for some reason this image evokes so much feeling - any chance you are going to make this pattern available. I just found your blog - hope that you haven't stopped posting. I learned so much in one visit.
I like 1 and 3 and the pullover... Oh.. I really like ALL of them :)
I enjoyed your Blog very much... Your work is Fabulous... Not only your Knitting but your designing and your sketches are wonderful...
You are a True Artist!!!
What do you use for your sketches??? ( peneloercola@aol.com)
I will be back often to visit.. You are Truly an inspiration !!!
Penny
Hi! I am wondering if there is any chance that you would provide the Jellyfish pattern. I found it on Ravelry and have been on a mad hunt for it ever since. I would like to make it for my mom to wear with the dress she has picked out for my sisters wedding.
Thanks for any help you can provide!
my email addy is mattandjenn at mac.com
The minute you think of giving up, think of the reason why you held on so long EQ2 Plat, no matter when you start, it's important that you don't stop after you starting EQ2 Platinum, no matter when you end, it's more important that you don't regret after you ended EQ2 Gold.
Post a Comment