I’m wearing this right off the needles, so it hasn’t been blocked yet.
Pattern: Eileen by Jillian Moreno, from “No Sheep For You“. My Ravelry project page is here.
Yarn: Garnstudio Bomull-lin (Cotton, linen); 6 skeins
Needles: 3.75 mm / US 5
Modifications: Added 1.5 inches to length, and .5 inches to armhole depth. Added a little waist shaping.
I really love this top. I knitted the 37.5″ size, but at a tighter gauge, so the finished measurement is about 34″. The pattern was wonderful – well written, easy to follow, and I like the nice details. The front piece is hemmed to keep it flat, but the back isn’t, which allows the bottom hem to scallop a bit from the lace pattern. I liked the short-row shaping at the back neck and shoulders for a nicer fit, and the knitted trim around the neck and armholes is a nice touch. The yarn was slightly harsh to knit with, but I like how the fabric came out, and I think it will be even nicer after a couple of washings. I used a full 6 skeins of yarn, with only a yard or so left over.
Cabled Sheep lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she enjoys knitting, cooking, and munching veggies out of the garden. She never tires of Utah's glorious landscape.
Just lovely, Cheryl!!
It looks great. I love the color on you.
It turned out beautifully! There should be a few nice days of summer left so you can wear it! Nice place for a photo shoot, too!
Very nice! It really looks great even without the blocking.
It’s a nice warm, rich color on you! Lovely!!
Lovely job!
Wow, that looks really nice. I love the back and front contrast – it’s so artsy.
Very cute!
Wheew, a yard left! Eeeep!
It looks great on you!
Very nice, and sexy from the back. Did you go for a ride on the Merry-go-round?
It is lovely – and the color is awesome! Congrats!
That is beautiful on you. Well done!
Another beautiful top!
Oh!!! It turned out BEAUTIFULLY! Man, you do fly!
That’s really cute and so quick!