Slowly after a week in bed we're starting to recover, and thankyou for all the well wishes. I can't say any of us enjoyed that at all, but I did enjoy the Cornetto when I finally got one.
I got a moment of non-aching fingers and finished the Setsuko Torii Short Pullover [all links in this post]. It took till taking photos today for me to decide whether I might wear it or not at any stage post 'now'. In starting this, I had no real aim, or set desire for the outcome. I wanted to make it, and indeed there was that slightly aching need to make it, but also with a good dose of 'Genuinely Probably Never Going To Be Worn' thrown in, and that was ok, because the absolute truth is that I would have knit anything just to knit with the Habu Lamb Linen again and this project was very much in the basket of just-for-the-sake-of-knitting-it. It's a great little knit - it's quick, easy, and well shaped. The Lamb Linen falls through your fingers and creates a beautiful soft fibre. The colour is softness personified. And on the body? It hangs wonderfully, close and neat, with a little A-Line flare at the sides without being baggy. The neckline is refined and simple, skimming across the collarbone with a neat gash. It looks gorgeous with Ana's brooch nestled against it - two silver pieces contrasting and collaborating.
It is a calm pullover. Warm and soft. I actually can't wait for some cooler weather to now wear it, layered over fitted fine black knits and wool and cotton skirts of varying lengths. It will now always be worn with Ana's brooch, or another necklace by Abigail Percy. It definately needs silver.
I continue also to get immense pleasure out seeing the new photographic posts at 44timetwo. Sometimes they take my breathe away, and I am filled with such a warmth that I have had the chance to be part of something so beautiful with Charlotte. I hope you're enjoying some of the beauty and calmness there too.
I am glad that your feeling much better. The sweater looks beautiful and I am sure you will wear it a lot once we get some cooler weather here too.
Posted by: sue | March 16, 2008 at 09:25 AM
What a wonderful look on you. That sweater is very nicely made and the color is perfect. I love the style.
Posted by: Lilian | March 16, 2008 at 10:47 AM
This sweater is lovely, the yarn looks fantastic. I can't really wear shorter cuts like this, but it would look stunning with a long, woven shirt underneath.
I dream of Abigail Percy earrings... someday!
Posted by: Creature of Habit | March 17, 2008 at 09:57 AM
It looks so soft and luxurious. Beautiful!
Posted by: brooke | March 17, 2008 at 10:27 AM
I love it. I'm surprised to read you weren't sure you'd wear it.
Posted by: cari | March 17, 2008 at 05:06 PM
Ohh, perfection!
I love the angle you shot the photo with, it highlights the construction of the sweater, the sideways stockinette front panel :)
-K
Posted by: Kent | March 18, 2008 at 04:24 AM
I love this. Especially w/ the pin.
Posted by: martha | March 19, 2008 at 07:09 AM
nice to see how this turned out. looks infinitely wearable.
Posted by: michele | March 24, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Yes a fine host for brooch.
Posted by: Tricia Garrett | March 26, 2008 at 08:30 AM
al, it is lovely on you! it does look like calmness... serenity and warmth and beauty. and the brooch is the perfect touch.
xox
Posted by: amisha | April 20, 2008 at 03:43 AM