Vintage Camisole
Do you remember this project? It's been quite a while.
The Vintage Camisole from Artisokka (this is a Ravelry link to the pattern, Artisokka's website seems to have disappeared for the time being). I started this last spring and just about finished when I found out I was pregnant with Simon. Then I was too sick to finish. Finally, after Simon was born I weaved in the last few ends and blocked it. Then I was too chubby to wear it. Well, enough of the baby weight has come off, just in time for fall :-P Maybe, next summer I can wear it.
Here's a close up of the neckline, (please, ignore the wrinkle). The pretty crochet lace neckline intimidated me, but I love how it looks.
And here's a picture of the extra shaping I gave to fit my curvy hips. It turned out well, but next time I would like to experiment with darts for shaping.
All in all, I really like this top, it's flattering and it's a quick knit (if you don't throw a baby into the middle of knitting it).
Loved the yarn, too, Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton, color Cloudless. I would definitely use this yarn again, I've knitted the yarn up into two different tops and it still looks good as new, plus it's nice and soft and not too shiny. I don't prefer the really shiny cottons. So, the pattern and yarn get two thumbs up from me.
Oh, and my yarn for Flicca came. I am so excited, but I would like to have a few other things off the needles before I cast on. We will see how long I last.
It looks great! It'll be worth the wait to wear it next year but hey, it would work well under a light jacket too.
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | September 15, 2007 at 04:11 AM
It's a great top! I love the color.
Posted by: Sarah | September 15, 2007 at 05:23 AM
Very pretty top! I agree with turtlegirl-it would look great under a jacket of some sort!
Posted by: Fiber Chic | September 15, 2007 at 05:53 AM
Really lovely job. I love how even your knitting looks. Very nice color on you too.
Posted by: Libilou | September 15, 2007 at 06:53 AM
A beautiful camisole..I LOVE the neckline - so pretty! and I agree with the others - you don't have to wait until next summer!
Posted by: Pat | September 15, 2007 at 01:16 PM
Wow, that's beautiful! I think the additional shaping is actually a lovely detail in a fairly simple top. And of course the crochet lace is lovely -- was it difficult?
Posted by: Rachel | September 15, 2007 at 03:26 PM
Lovely! Nice color and I like the neat look of the shaping too!
Posted by: Zonda | September 15, 2007 at 08:59 PM
Wow, it's so beautiful. The fit, the colour and the little touch of crochet. I'm sure you will wear this one a lot!
Posted by: erin | September 16, 2007 at 04:33 AM
Wow, that looks devastatingly sexy on you!
Posted by: Batty | September 16, 2007 at 04:54 AM
This is a wonderful top! Wonderful worked, especially the crochet neckline, great job! I can't believe you are back in that great shape, after you last baby! How do you do that??? ;o)
Posted by: Monika | September 16, 2007 at 05:27 AM
Veyr pretty! I like how the shaping looks on the sides.
Posted by: aija | September 16, 2007 at 11:54 AM
Oh, that's lovely. Simple and elegant.
Posted by: Kelly | September 16, 2007 at 02:40 PM
that looks beautiful! Maybe you could wear a thin long sleeve tee under it for fall?
Posted by: stacey | September 17, 2007 at 06:02 AM
That is so soft and pretty! I love it!
Posted by: Joanna | September 17, 2007 at 07:31 AM
Very pretty!
Posted by: Rachel | September 17, 2007 at 02:23 PM
It's truly beautiful! What a great classic knit. Great color and I love the details, especially that neckline. Nice work!
Posted by: amanda | September 18, 2007 at 09:32 AM