No, dear reader, this is not what you think it is but it does bear a strong resemblance to it's older sister Breakwater.
I became quite enamored with the Linen Stitch detail on the collar whilst working on my Crimson Breakwater. Then inspiration hit me upside the head. OUCH! It has no choice since I'm so thick headed that it has to take agressive measures to get my attention. I digress.
It would be just fabby to have another top with similar details in a material that is more appropriate for the near tropical weather conditions that I must endure during my incarceration in Key West.
I dipped into my extensive Comfy Cotton Stash and selected a sport weight in Flamingo pink.
As I began to knit the collar, ideas began to take shape in my head. Linen stitch for the collar, sleeve and bottom bands, and the rest in simple Stockinette. Short sleeves would be a must. The upper body would be fashioned with negative ease to create a more shapely silouette.
Just past the bust line I would add a wide band in the Linen stitch pattern, giving the top an Empire waist. Then I'd finish by fashioning a flattering A line shape in Stockinette then add one last section of Linen Stitch before binding off.
I love it!!!!! The fit is positively divine and it came together exactly as I envisioned it.
This is lovely. It's a great color.
Posted by: Meg | Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 04:23 AM
BEAUTIFUL!!!!! In every way! I might just give that a try.
Posted by: Beth in Alabama | Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 07:36 AM
Now THAT is cute!
Posted by: trek | Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 05:43 PM
Wow -beautiful!
Posted by: Sandra | Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 07:51 PM
Very nice! I just started something with a linen stitch. I love the look of it as well.
Posted by: The Cranky Knitter | Friday, May 27, 2011 at 05:21 AM