Mon 23 Jan 2006
Here is my next project I’m really excited about. It is from 1940’s Corticelli pattern book graciously scanned by my friend Stephanie. I have seven balls of oatmeal (earthy beige) colored cashmere to do this in. At the rate I’m knitting I think that should cover it well. I love how this sweater has lots of ribbing at the bottom to make your waist look small. The pattern on the bust is really cute and a little deco. It doesn’t really resemble anything to me (ie. leafs, wheat, fan, etc.) so I figure its just a geometric design. One thing I am omitting is a random centered stripe of the pattern down the back of the sweater. I found that a very odd placement so I am just doing the back in plain stockinette stitch. I am debating if I want to do that on the sleaves or not still. I have a ways to go and time to think. One think I’m also excited about with this sweater is picking out a set of 11 vintage buttons. I love old buttons. I started collecting some baby sized ones but need larger for this sweater. I am thinking clear etched Czech glass or perhaps jet black. Your going to have to bare with me here as this is 8 stitches per inch on a woman size sweater, not just baby. It might take me a month to complete but will be well worth it in my opinion.
January 23rd, 2006 at 11:16 am
That is so lovely, I’m really into short sleeved cardigans at the moment, although I’m apparently collecting patterns rather than knitting them! I love that one though, it’s wonderful, can’t wait to see how it comes out!
January 25th, 2006 at 8:56 am
In Northern California weather short sleeved cardigans are great. It’s always a little chilly but gets warmer inside. It’s a nice combo and a great look!
I took a look at your blog, you do have MANY projects started. I try to have no more than two at a time or else I procrastinate to much on one or even both sitting there wondering which is more important to work on.
February 10th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
It is fantastic!!! it is now a year later - are you finished??
February 10th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
This one is done. See under Finished Projects category!
March 3rd, 2007 at 4:46 pm
These patterns tend to provide a great deal of interest in the texture of the finished work, this is what attracted me to them initially. I’m real tired of looking at machine done patterns in stores which all tend to resemble each other. Plus that, I like the fit on some of these Vintage Models…
November 9th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
I am so in love with anything from the late 30’s and 40’s era. Where did you get the pattern to make this. I am wanting to learn to knitt so i can create these classic, timeless looks. Can you offer me any advise. And do you know anything about crocheting? thank you!!