Gigi!!
Here she is.
Here's another picture, my daughter kindly took later, which shows the sweater without shadows. This is Gigi. I made the smallest size and used the colors and yarn called for, Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in Victorian Pink, trimmed with Truffles. I only ended up needing 4 skeins of the Victorian Pink even though I lengthened the body by about 2 inches, so I have lots of leftovers to play with. I didn't do the bow, I like it without. The pattern is very well written. I have a couple more Chicknits patterns and I am glad to know they are so easy to use. The cotton fleece is such a nice yarn, I have bought some more in blue to make a sweater for Kaelen. It's just comfortable to knit. I did wash the brown yarn with vinegar and cold water since the dye ran. It took about 3 rinses to get it to behave itself.
Wow, it turned out beautiful! You really are churning out quite a few projects lately aren't you? So, next off the needles is skully?
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | March 19, 2006 at 02:57 PM
Your Gigi is gorgeous!! The color is so delicate and beautiful. The fabric looks so soft, too. I have some Cotton Fleece that I can't wait to play with after seeing your gorgeous sweater. Fantastic job! Take care, Areli! :-)
Posted by: candsmom | March 19, 2006 at 03:33 PM
Lovely! Really, it fits you perfectly and is gorgeous. I agree that it looks great without the bow.
Posted by: goodkarma | March 19, 2006 at 04:53 PM
You look great in Gigi. It is a very chic pink-brown combination.
Posted by: erin | March 19, 2006 at 05:29 PM
Wow! That came out great! Looks really good on you! Thanks for the insight on the cotton fleece, it'll be the yarn for my ribbi cardi...someday :)
Posted by: Zonda | March 19, 2006 at 06:57 PM
Areli, you stunner! Although, I'm sure that would be an even more acurate statement if you weren't headless in the photos :).It looks WONDERFUL! It fits perfectly! My fantasy is to make a sweater that fits and looks good on me, like Gigi does on you (your Everyday Cardi too, but Gigi is fancier). Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Jerry & Maxy | March 19, 2006 at 09:36 PM
That is so beautiful! I love the subtle contrasting color along the neckline. What a great spring sweater.I've never used cotton fleece -- I think I'd like to try it.
Posted by: Rachel | March 20, 2006 at 05:33 AM
Looks great! Congratulations!
Posted by: Annie | March 20, 2006 at 06:48 AM
What a beautiful sweater! And it looks so fashionable.
Posted by: allisonmariecat | March 20, 2006 at 07:39 AM
Areli, it's perfect! I've been thinking of knitting Gigi too, and now after seeing yours, I really really wanna have one too!
Posted by: Terhi | March 20, 2006 at 12:26 PM
It's beautiful! Now I want to make one. :) Of course, but the time I got to it, the style would be so out it wouldn't even be funny!
Posted by: allelejean | March 20, 2006 at 01:51 PM
Beautiful! The neckline and raglan shoulders are so harmonious together.
Posted by: Pyewacket | March 20, 2006 at 06:23 PM
it looks gorgeous! the fit, colour .... everything. well done on a perfect gigi.
Posted by: jacqueline | March 21, 2006 at 12:28 AM
Beautiful!! Love that color!!
Posted by: allison | March 22, 2006 at 06:46 AM
It looks great on you, nice job!
Posted by: Monica | March 23, 2006 at 06:34 AM
It looks really good on you. The colour is gorgeous. The finish on it is very professional as always.
Posted by: Rain | March 23, 2006 at 01:39 PM
So flattering! I'm glad to hear that it went so smoothly. It looks great on you, shadows and all. :)
Posted by: Brittany | March 23, 2006 at 11:54 PM
This is beautiful! I love the brown trim against the pink. (I agree with you that the bow would have been a bit much) Another sweater to add to my to-knit list!
Posted by: Marie | March 25, 2006 at 12:57 AM
Your sweaters are really beautiful--and beautifully knit! The color and pattern are very flattering.
Posted by: Bonnie | March 25, 2006 at 08:45 AM
Yeah, um clearly I've been a bit remiss in reading blogs. Your Gigi looks fabulous! i've been meaning to try the cotton fleece, and your endorsement just makes me want to try more!
Posted by: Jen | March 29, 2006 at 05:32 PM