The Grrl who Cutaway
She sat at the bar, martini in hand, and thought back over the last few days. Here she was, alone in the big city and no place to go. The martini was a welcome friend.
The new sweater brightened her mood as she looked down at the beads and smiled her crooked smile. Ah yes, every other woman at the party was envious of her taste and style and they did not make her welcome. But, she was a tough cookie and had a laissez faire attitude, so the slight had meant nothing to her.
She'd rather be alone than in middle of 'that' scene anyway. The city called to her, the dark streets, the little hidden yarn shops, the places where 'her' people hung out...others like her, who knew a good yarn and quality fiber. She popped the last olive into her mouth, picked up her pocket book, and headed toward the door. Just as she reached for the door handle she stopped, spun around, and blew a kiss to the younger man in the corner.
Pattern: Cutaway
Designer: Bonne Marie of Chicknits
Yarn: Alpaca from Lavender Fields - spun by Royal Spinnery - Hot Pink.
Start: 3-01-06
Finished: 11-9-06
it looks great! i love the little flower adornments. you finished an alpaca sweater just at the right time too.
if it were me, i'd a finished it in april ;)
Posted by: jody | November 13, 2006 at 04:18 AM
Cute post, great sweater!
Posted by: Annie | November 13, 2006 at 04:21 AM
Wow! That is a great sweater. (You know I've embraced BMB and am almost halfway done my Ribby Cardi, right?)
Love the photo essay.
Posted by: jessie | November 13, 2006 at 04:22 AM
Absofuckinglutely wonderful! The sweater, the photo shoot, and especially that last photo. Brilliant!
But now it's 7 am and I want a martini. This is going to be a loooooooong day.
Posted by: Carole | November 13, 2006 at 05:00 AM
Fabulous sweater, fabulous photo shoot!
Posted by: Theresa | November 13, 2006 at 05:08 AM
Now if seeing your finished Cutaway isn't inspiration to get going on mine, I don't know what is! It's downright gorgeous in the photos, so I bet it's even more stunning in person. Fabulous job!
Posted by: Rachel | November 13, 2006 at 05:13 AM
You are a nut! The sweater looks beautiful! I had no idea the embellishments were around the neck - I thought they were around the hem. Excellent choice.
Posted by: Cara | November 13, 2006 at 05:28 AM
Perfect presentation for a FO, especially the B&W. Wonderful.
Posted by: Laurie | November 13, 2006 at 05:43 AM
I love it! The sweater is gorgeous and the beading looks great!
Posted by: Kelly | November 13, 2006 at 05:45 AM
Oh Margene! What an excellent way to make that sweater your own. Too bad you had to break the heart of that younger man, but we know where your heart lies!
Posted by: Teresa C | November 13, 2006 at 05:48 AM
Love it! The post AND the sweater! And the martini! lol
Posted by: Scoutj | November 13, 2006 at 05:52 AM
AH!! Oh my gosh Margene - they really broke the mold with YOU! Perfect story - gorgeous sweater! Bonne Marie will be so proud. :)
And ditto Cara - I thought the flowers were around the hem - what a great surprise!
Carole - it's not only 7am - it's MONDAY! I'd say get ready for a long WEEK! hehe
Posted by: Laura | November 13, 2006 at 05:53 AM
The embellishments really make that sweater. Kudos!
Posted by: susan | November 13, 2006 at 06:01 AM
Beautiful sweater - and great story!
Posted by: AmyP | November 13, 2006 at 06:06 AM
You are TOO funny!
What a great post...what a great sweater!
Posted by: Jan | November 13, 2006 at 06:07 AM
Well made and well told! Just gawjus!
Posted by: Carol | November 13, 2006 at 06:10 AM
It looks gorgeous. Just in time for cooler weather.
Posted by: Sarah HB | November 13, 2006 at 06:17 AM
What a fantastic presentation!!! Love the sweater and the beading. Very lovely!!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 13, 2006 at 06:18 AM
I love the sweater and the story. It's perfect. You are so creative.
Posted by: Hillary | November 13, 2006 at 06:24 AM
Gorgeous! I love the extra detailing.
Posted by: Jennifer | November 13, 2006 at 06:25 AM
What an original presentation!!! It missed only Umphrey Bogard to hold you company... Splendid sweather!!! I love the details...
Posted by: Guylaine | November 13, 2006 at 06:37 AM
Not much I can add to all that except what a great sweater for the holidays! And black and white was just an ingenious way to build the suspense! I think I'll just go hide my pathetic turtleneck raglan, though!
Posted by: Marcia | November 13, 2006 at 06:37 AM
The hidden yarn shops...the dark streets....oh, I feel as if I'm there! Cutaway looks fantastic on you, grrlfriend! Bravo!!
You'll have to wear it the next time we go for margaritas, okay? :)
xoxoxo
Posted by: Kim | November 13, 2006 at 06:38 AM
Woo-hoo! Look at you, Ms. Movie Star!!! ;)
Posted by: Stitch-n-Snitch | November 13, 2006 at 06:45 AM
I ddin't think I'd love that sweater so much. It's terrific and you look marvelous in it. Great pictoral. What Fun!
Posted by: Judy | November 13, 2006 at 06:47 AM
The black and white to the HOT pink...I love it! (the sweater and the post)Your Cutaway is beautiful and elegant!
Posted by: Pat | November 13, 2006 at 06:53 AM
Your sweater looks great! What a fun idea with the story.
Posted by: Lauren | November 13, 2006 at 06:54 AM
You are so damn creative!! LOL. I have to say that is the prettiest sweater I have seen yet in blogland and it looks perfect with the black!
Posted by: Kim | November 13, 2006 at 06:56 AM
love it all...........beautiful sweater, great story.........well told!
Posted by: leslie | November 13, 2006 at 06:56 AM
You go on grrrl! Great Photos!
Posted by: Vera | November 13, 2006 at 06:58 AM
THAT is fabulous, Baby -- FABULOUS!
Posted by: Norma | November 13, 2006 at 07:03 AM
Margene, you took a great design and made it totally your own with those adornments. It looks like something people would pay big money for in a cute boutique.
I raise my martini glass to you!
Posted by: Liz K. | November 13, 2006 at 07:04 AM
Work it, grrrl!
Love that Cutaway and its adornments.
Posted by: gale (she shoots sheep shots) | November 13, 2006 at 07:09 AM
A perfect introduction to a gorgeous sweater.
Posted by: Rachel H | November 13, 2006 at 07:12 AM
Fancy and Beautiful!
Posted by: Chery | November 13, 2006 at 07:13 AM
simply fabulous... what a great story and sweater!! (love the red lipstick too!)
Posted by: margaux | November 13, 2006 at 07:17 AM
Wow! Great post, awesome pics, gorgeous model, and FABULOUS sweater! The color looks great on you!
Posted by: Paul | November 13, 2006 at 07:19 AM
You look FABULOUS. So gorgeous. And the sweater is pretty darn awesome too.
Posted by: Kathy | November 13, 2006 at 07:21 AM
I Love this post Margene. So much nicer than my usual "here's a new object finished" posts! Love the sweater too! I may try sweater knitting again... eventually.
Posted by: Beck in Fl | November 13, 2006 at 07:28 AM
Yowza! Very Bogie and Bacall girlfriend. Can I buy you a drink? Verrrry dry?
Posted by: julia fc | November 13, 2006 at 07:34 AM
Fun!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | November 13, 2006 at 07:36 AM
Excellent post and you and Cutaway look gorgeous! What fun!
Posted by: Lisa | November 13, 2006 at 07:43 AM
What can I say that everyone else hasn't already? Ditto for every comment! Beautiful sweater and great story.
Posted by: Stacey | November 13, 2006 at 07:50 AM
You're too funny! Cutaway is just perfection. Honestly, your talent and creativity and never cease to amaze me.
Posted by: regina | November 13, 2006 at 07:52 AM
I love it!! The flowers and beading are perfect!
Posted by: Jen | November 13, 2006 at 08:02 AM
Oh my goodness! I didn't realize what you were doing with the details - I thought you were putting the along the bottom edge - No no, they look fab along the neckline! You know, I have a whole new appreciation for that pattern. Though I love Bonne Marie's stuff - and have made many - I always passed that one up. Not any more. It's really lovely and classic.
Posted by: Julia | November 13, 2006 at 08:03 AM
As the tiny breeze created by the kiss brushed his cheek, he looked up just as she made her exit. He couldn't remember ever having seen a sweater like that, and now the memory of a mere glimpse would have to sustain him on the long drive through the rain. Tomorrow, he vowed, he would find a good knitting class.
Posted by: Lucia | November 13, 2006 at 08:13 AM
Great post! And the sweater - GORGEOUS! Love the addition of the flowers.
Posted by: Julie | November 13, 2006 at 08:15 AM
So clever:) Great looking sweater. The adornments are great!
Posted by: Barb | November 13, 2006 at 08:35 AM
Hot, hot! It looks fantastic, Margene. I really, really love the extra touch you put into it--makes it totally different.
Posted by: MJ | November 13, 2006 at 08:39 AM