TO WEAVE A TEXTURE
Oh I do like a quick little project! Something to just sit down and do without thinking, and which has instant pleasure appeal. Something which comes together without struggle, which makes itself by being itself. And with a beautiful button, something fabulous for the neck, which is almost like a necklace.
When I first saw this pattern, in the cashmere it was written for, it had boldness and strength. I saw it again in a more delicate lighter wool at Splityarn, and it was elegant and soft. Here in the Habu Silk Gima, it has texture, structure, and a basket like weave which is pliable and moldable. It looks stiff, but is soft (and should soften with washing) against the skin.
And that button. What more can I say.
It is beautiful! How much Gima did it take??
Posted by: Carla | March 31, 2008 at 12:59 AM
The texture looks really great. And the button ... I can just agree with you!
Posted by: Elena | March 31, 2008 at 05:21 AM
Beautiful textures.
Posted by: Raina | March 31, 2008 at 06:05 AM
It looks amazing. I would love to see the whole garment:)
Posted by: martha | March 31, 2008 at 06:36 AM
Alison-
where do you find these amazing buttons?
Posted by: julie machen | March 31, 2008 at 07:55 AM
One could say... "weaving a pattern out of handsomely elegant yarn, plucking a perfectly thin button and bringing them together in a Synergy of Material & Form" ? !
;)
Or if one was feeling less hyperbolic, one could simply wear it and let it speak for itself.
I forgot to mention on your last post how nice the 44 times two button looks in your sidebar: a lovely inclusion
Posted by: Carson | March 31, 2008 at 08:19 AM
Truly beautiful!
Posted by: Leslie | March 31, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Love the stitch, love the yarn and LOVE that button - what more can I say?
Posted by: greenolive | March 31, 2008 at 12:33 PM
love the colour and the texture - is it soft next to skin?
Posted by: kirsten | March 31, 2008 at 02:37 PM
ooooooh!! very nice!
Posted by: joyce | April 01, 2008 at 03:06 PM
ooooooh!! very nice!
Posted by: joyce | April 01, 2008 at 03:07 PM
The button gives it that extra "oomph!"
Posted by: Ava | April 05, 2008 at 08:48 AM
I am so inspired to have a go at this, it's so beautiful!! and the button... the button!! where did you get it?? ;o) seems to be the question of this post.
Posted by: Sherrin | April 16, 2008 at 07:44 PM
the button is perfection!
and a lovely soft little wrap for the neck has been just the thing lately.
xox
Posted by: amisha | April 20, 2008 at 10:50 AM