It's done!
Pattern: Surplice Lace by Gayle Bunn from Nashua North American Collection Book 4.
Yarn: Nashua Natural Focus Ecologie Cotton in Curcuma (green). I used every inch (minus about 1 yd) of 7 balls for the 36" size.
Needles: Sz US 4 Susan Bates and US 6 Clover bamboo.
Dates: Early April to May 26 (on and off - it would have gone much faster if I didn't have a slew of gifts to knit in early May)
Mods: none!
Thoughts: The yarn is delightful, if terribly splitty. I especially had to pay attention on my purling rows. However, I love the colors, and the subtle varigation. It is very soft for 100% cotton, and I would use it again. It also drapes beautifully. If I knit this again, I would probably knit a 38" - the 36" is a little low cut for me, but it's not too racy.
I'll be sure not to wear a blue bra under it next time too!
Final answer? One of my most favorite knits ever. I will wear the heck out of this, and I can't wait to knit up some more short sleeved sweaters!
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05/31/2007
Lovely Lace
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That is gorgeous....nice job....
Posted by: Carol | 05/31/2007 at 04:54 AM
this is SO BEAUTIFUL!! good work!
Posted by: Jen da Purse Ho | 05/31/2007 at 06:00 AM
I love it!! It looks great on you.
Posted by: Tiffany | 05/31/2007 at 06:15 AM
Very pretty sweater and it looks great on you! Way to go.
Posted by: Sonya | 05/31/2007 at 11:44 AM
WOW Jenn - that is a beautiful lace top!!
Posted by: pat | 05/31/2007 at 12:16 PM
SO cute! See, I'm commenting :)
Posted by: jen | 05/31/2007 at 12:21 PM
very pretty! and i can't tell you're wearing a blue bra, in the photos--you're safe!
Posted by: Mintyfresh | 05/31/2007 at 12:42 PM
Oh my gosh, it is gorgeous!! It looks like it fits you perfectly (NO, it isn't too low cut!!). You must want to wear it all the time. :)
Posted by: Karen | 05/31/2007 at 01:00 PM
That's just simply beautiful - and it's NOT to low cut or racy. Simply lovely!
Posted by: Deb | 05/31/2007 at 01:31 PM
That's really, really lovely. The yarn, the pattern, the knitting. Perfect!
Posted by: Bron | 05/31/2007 at 01:59 PM
That's beautiful! You did such a nice job.
Posted by: Emilee | 05/31/2007 at 02:48 PM
STUNNING! Great job!
Posted by: kate | 05/31/2007 at 03:13 PM
Fabulous! Nice done and it fits you well.
Posted by: Margene | 05/31/2007 at 05:06 PM
Very pretty, great job!
Posted by: keri | 05/31/2007 at 05:12 PM
Lovely. Now I want one...
Posted by: Carol | 05/31/2007 at 05:25 PM
Oh la la la... I like!
Posted by: beckie | 05/31/2007 at 06:04 PM
That looks fantastic! I can't wait to see what you choose next. Congratulations on being done with school!
Posted by: knitseashore | 05/31/2007 at 06:05 PM
Oh, oh, oh, GORGEOUS!!!!!!! And it makes you look even taller and thinner, too! ;) Seriously, it's stunning, Jenn, and kudos.
Posted by: Longhorn Diva | 05/31/2007 at 06:09 PM
Wow, Wow, Wow! I have GOT to get that book! That's definitely on my "I want to knit that for myself" list! Thanks for showing it off!
Posted by: Rachel | 05/31/2007 at 11:05 PM
Magnificent! Your stitches are so even too--quite an accomplishment when working with cotton
Posted by: Micki | 05/31/2007 at 11:27 PM
It looks fabulous, and definitely not too low cut. Yeah for you!
Posted by: Jofrog | 05/31/2007 at 11:47 PM
You know your sister LOVES short sleeved sweaters! You are super talented! It's looks amazing!
Posted by: The sister | 06/01/2007 at 02:03 AM
It's beautiful! Nicely done.
Posted by: Jennifer | 06/01/2007 at 02:51 AM
How funny! I just blogged today about that sweater. I've been in love with it for a couple of months. You look fantastic in it too.
Posted by: Caroline | 06/01/2007 at 05:59 AM
It's fabulous!! Really flattering, too.
Posted by: Chris | 06/01/2007 at 01:55 PM