April 17, 2004
Finished!!!
So, what ideas for skirt, shoes and accessories do you have?
Posted by Maud at April 17, 2004 01:27 PMWow, you look fabulous! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Cruz at April 17, 2004 01:41 PMSince you are finished and I am starting over, do you have any tips on sizing to share. I am not quite sure what size to make.
Thanks
Cruz
Posted by: Cruz at April 17, 2004 02:08 PMWow! Your Audrey is fabulous and the colour is great. It really suits you! And that neckline is sooo cool! After seeing this I think I'm going to have to knit one myself!
Posted by: Jillian at April 17, 2004 02:35 PMThe color and fit are amazing! Great job!
Posted by: froggy at April 17, 2004 03:30 PMHow awesome! I love the color and the fit is fab! Did you use Tiffany's decreases? It appears so!
Posted by: JanetR at April 17, 2004 08:11 PMFabulous Dahhhhling just Fab-u-lous
Posted by: Morgan at April 17, 2004 08:28 PMMaud, it looks GREAT! And so fast. I'm impressed. I had frogged my audrey for the fourth time today and was truly about to give up, but now I'm inspired again... Great work!!!
Posted by: JennyW. at April 17, 2004 09:07 PMGorgeous,dahling, and to think I haven't even swatched... Get yourself some white capris and cute sandals...
Posted by: Julia at April 18, 2004 12:13 AMVa-va voom! Skirt, capris, form-fitting trousers, sandals. Maybe some ballet slippers? Cute little totebag with small straps so you can swing it in your hands. No shoulder bags...wouldn't want to obstruct that beautiful collar. Whatever you choose, you look GREAT. Brava, brava! [Applauds madly.]
Posted by: Becky at April 18, 2004 04:10 AMWOW! Congratulations! Looks great!
Posted by: Marta at April 18, 2004 07:54 AMI am so impressed - the fit is perfect, and the color looks great on you. What a means of motivation for the rest of us...! Well done, Maud!
Posted by: Heathre at April 18, 2004 08:08 AMI haven't used Tiffany's decreases, it's done totally according to the original pattern. I'm looking forward to see how Tiffanys decreases will look in the finished work. Maybe I have to make a second Audrey in a diffrent colour...
I have a 36" bust, and used size S, which according the pattern fits size 36". I would go for an as exact size as possible, but remember, a small ease is taken in by the ribbing. This is a forgiving model in that aspect.
I don't think I'm a very fast knitter, but I have always only one project in progress. My life is filled with quite a lot to do (four children under 14 yo, law studies, small bookkeeping business, garden and a very nice husband) and I find working on more than one knitting at a time being very stressful. I can have yarn for the next project bought, but I don't start it before the previous project is done. The ribbing in Audrey is not a very time consuming pattern.
Posted by: Maud at April 18, 2004 08:10 AMYou look maahhhhvelous! It's just gorgeous -- congratulations! I like the idea of white capris or a skirt (nothing voluminous) and slingy sandals, too, that sweater deserves to be the focus!
Jenny W, don't give up! Audrey not only a nice model,it is wonderful to wear!
Posted by: Maud at April 18, 2004 09:31 AMIt looks great! And the color is wonderful on you!
Posted by: Shelby at April 18, 2004 02:10 PMSpectacular in every way! What an inspiration, Maud!
Posted by: Dena at April 18, 2004 05:56 PMMaud, would you mind emailing me an up-close photo of your increases in the front? I've done the decreases now according to the pattern and they look great, but I feel like I am having trouble getting the increases right, and I would like to see a picture of how they are supposed to be -- it might help me visualize how they should be done, or reconfirm to me that I am indeed doing them right. My email address is northerneclectic@aol.com
Posted by: Norma at April 18, 2004 07:09 PMWow that is so amazing! Really pretty!
Verrrrry good job!
About sizeing, I seems to have unintentionally added 2 " (wishful thinking...) to my bust when talking in inches. So I have to clarify that I have knitted size S, intended for 34 ", and my bust is 34". I'm used to use cm, and didn't realize I had given wrong inches before I looked in the pattern.
Posted by: Maud at April 19, 2004 12:34 AMThat's lovely, Maud! Well done. To all those stil knitting away, it's well worth it. Don't worry too much about the decreases and increases. Whether you follow the pattern exactly or use Tiffany's method, it's the gorgeous neckline which really draws the eye.
Posted by: Anne at April 19, 2004 06:20 AMOOhLaLa, Maud!
Stunning AND impeccable! I think this top would look quite frisky with some capri's and heeled strappy sandals.
I've seen alot of chiffon like swing skirts this year - very flattering and you are oh so the right size to wear them...
Posted by: Tiffany at April 19, 2004 06:57 AMBRAVA, Maud!!
I agree with the soft skirt idea. Above the knee, with just a hint of flounce.
Of course, you could knit a matching skirt!
Your Audrey looks amazing! Excellent job! I can't wait to re-cast on for mine, now! (mine took a bit of a trip to the frog pond, too!)
Posted by: sarah b. at April 19, 2004 08:51 AMLooks absolutely mah-velous! That coral color is great, and has me second guessing my own choice. I've got to get knitting!
Posted by: Barbara at April 19, 2004 10:28 AMBoth you and the sweater look absolutely wonderful. Hooray for our first finished Audrey!
Posted by: Theresa at April 19, 2004 10:50 PMThat looks really really amazing on you! Fabulous!
Posted by: Jackie at April 20, 2004 09:49 AMthis has just turned out perfectly! you look great in Audrey. congratulations!
Posted by: janet d at April 20, 2004 06:54 PM