Thursday, April 20, 2006

Tah-Dah!


Here is my latest project! This is the one I cast on while VERY sleep deprived. (What's new?) The top is from the Picovoli, and the bottom was from the Lelah tube top pattern. I got the idea to graft the two together from Craftster.com, and put my own little mojo into it. I used Cotton Fleece, got gauge with size 3 needles, and knit to the bottom of the bust, adding 5 short rows and increasing 2 stiches into the bust to compensate for my huge nursing bazoongas. Then I decreased, switched to size 6 needles and did 11 pattern repeats to complete the bottom. I think it will look alot better when I lose all of this baby weight, but am still really happy with how it turned out. The collar is a little flippy, but I am hoping that will be fixed once I block it. Yee haw! I love it when a project comes out right! (That dazed look in my eye is the sleep deprivation)
I have a very unique style of decorating, hence the yellow walls, cigarette smoking jazz player in the frame, naked lady clock, and box of bugs on the mantle. I love it! What's the point of having a home if you can't make it the way you want it?

10 Comments:

  • At 11:19 AM, Blogger Erica B. said…

    I saw your link on Eunny's blog. I like your version of Lelah. That's really cute and creative... you should put it on Craftster if you haven't already. Everyone doesn't want to do the strapless look so this would be a cute option! Great job!

     
  • At 1:43 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    As usual, Rachael, you did a wonderful job. I love it. Beccause of my always big bazookas; I couldn't wear that type of top. Guess I'll see you sometime soon at KG.
    yvette

     
  • At 11:59 PM, Blogger hunnybunny said…

    I just saw your link on Craftster. I love what you did, I definately wouldn't have the patience for it. I wish I would because it looks awesome on you.

     
  • At 5:38 AM, Anonymous Necia said…

    Very very nice. I'm loving how you and others have combined designs, but I'm gonna do one of each first before I combine. i love all the options you have.

    Necia

     
  • At 7:07 AM, Blogger hootsister said…

    That is gorgeous!!

     
  • At 8:45 AM, Blogger pinky said…

    Nice work on your green top! Very flattering and creative to boot.

     
  • At 5:30 PM, Anonymous krista said…

    Wow- you have meshed two really awesome patterns that I've been admiring for awhile now. It looks fabulous. Good job!

    I love the lelah tube top pattern but I am big busted from breastfeeding and I don't think it would look good on me.

    I love what you've done with it! What you've made here is something I could totally wear. I'm inspired.

     
  • At 1:53 AM, Blogger AimeeJessica said…

    VERY nice -- both the top and its environs! especially the box of beetles!

     
  • At 8:19 AM, Blogger Vanessa said…

    Very nice top. You're so clever. I love it!

     
  • At 5:54 PM, Blogger Liz said…

    I found your link over at craftster...I love what you did with the top! I really like Lelah but can't do tube tops, and now I have an alternative. Love it!

     

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