Blue on Blue
No heartbreak here, as it was a picture perfect weekend and we spent as much time as possible enjoy the out of doors. Breakfast and dinner on the patio, a trip to the lake for a photo shoot and knitting in the open air made for a marvelous mini-vacation weekend.
The lake was the color of the sky and the beautiful blue Lacy Waves finally showed her true color against the backdrop of lake water. After loosing one full evening of knitting because of an inability to count correctly, it was only by shear luck and full press effort that Lacy Waves was able to meet up for the scheduled photo shoot. The sleeves were sewn in while watching our favorite Sunday Morning TV program. All the other work had been complete so once the sleeves were in place it was off to the lake, the Great Salt Lake, for a sunny day photo op.
The inset was sewn into the front before blocking and this proved to be a good way to go. Everything went together beautifully and the fabric is light, soft and comfortable even in the sun. The lacy sleeves are open but not too loose or full. Lacy Waves is the type of top that can be worn in every season.
Pattern: Lacy Waves
From: Lace Style
Yarn: Silky Wool color Petrol (35)
Modifications: 2" long on both the body and sleeves
Time to Knit: April 1- April 29, 2007 (Finally a sweater finished in 2007!)
It's beautiful, and you are looking mighty fine.
Posted by: Paula | April 30, 2007 at 04:08 AM
Gorgeous sweater! It looks great on you!
Posted by: Kelly | April 30, 2007 at 04:20 AM
Great sweater! The color is perfect for you!
Posted by: Annie | April 30, 2007 at 04:23 AM
Wonderful sweater and perfect color! Love the inset- flattery visual interest.
Posted by: Manise | April 30, 2007 at 04:30 AM
I meant to say " flattering and visually interesting"! haven't had my coffee yet.
Posted by: Manise | April 30, 2007 at 04:32 AM
That's lovely, and the perfect backdrop for the shoot! It's only April. You don't need to beat yourself over when a sweater is done.
Posted by: Laurie | April 30, 2007 at 04:52 AM
The color is perfect for you and the sweater is very flattering. Well done!
Posted by: Kim | April 30, 2007 at 04:57 AM
It's absolutely fabulous. The color, the design, the fit are all perfect for you. Wonderful job and terrific photo shoot.
Posted by: Carole | April 30, 2007 at 05:08 AM
Beautiful! And the lake was a great backdrop for this reveal! :)
Posted by: Amy Artisan | April 30, 2007 at 05:09 AM
Oh, I love it! Beautiful backdrop, beautiful sweater, beautiful lady.
Posted by: DebbieB | April 30, 2007 at 05:10 AM
Looking good Margene!! The sweater looks lovely too:~)
Posted by: Lana | April 30, 2007 at 05:29 AM
Wow, you finished already! It's lovely, and you're right -- it looks just perfect against the lake backdrop.
Posted by: Norma | April 30, 2007 at 05:52 AM
How beautiful! Even though you showed the inset, I don't have the book, and it was a wonderful surprise in the finished sweater.
Posted by: Stacey | April 30, 2007 at 06:02 AM
Gorgeous! And yet another design in a book that I skimmed right past with no interest at all until I see a *real* example that's been knit. The lace insert is just the right touch.
Posted by: Beth | April 30, 2007 at 06:16 AM
Lovely! Looks really good on you.
Posted by: Alison | April 30, 2007 at 06:26 AM
A sweater in 1 month - I've never done that! I love the open texture on the sleeves and the inset on the neck is such a pretty surprise - beautiful!!
Posted by: Pat | April 30, 2007 at 06:29 AM
It's really pretty! Great fit and very flattering on you too!
Posted by: Karen | April 30, 2007 at 06:39 AM
It looks beautiful! I am, however, extremely impression you were able to wear it outside. It was far far too hot for me already this weekend!
Posted by: Anne | April 30, 2007 at 06:47 AM
Wow--beauuuutiful! ;)
Posted by: Stitch-n-Snitch | April 30, 2007 at 06:51 AM
Gorgeous! And the sweater ain't bad either. It's a wonderful color for you!
Posted by: Cara | April 30, 2007 at 06:52 AM
It is beautiful and it looks great on you! You picked a great color too, I love blue.
Posted by: Lauren | April 30, 2007 at 06:52 AM
Eeee it looks awesome! I don't know why it didnt occur to me before, but blue really is a great color for it!
Posted by: Rosemary | April 30, 2007 at 06:53 AM
You made it!!! It is lovely and perfect for the day out on the water.
Posted by: Teresa C | April 30, 2007 at 07:07 AM
Gorgeous! Congrats on having it turn out perfectly.
Posted by: Tan | April 30, 2007 at 07:09 AM
Beautiful! Just beautiful!
Posted by: Elspeth | April 30, 2007 at 07:15 AM
Another "slam dunk" if you pardon the expression! Really a great sweater...I must do something with my stash of Silky Wool one of these days. No Silver Fork Lodge this weekend?
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | April 30, 2007 at 07:16 AM
I can't wait to see it in person--hope it's not too hot for you to wear it Tuesday.
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | April 30, 2007 at 07:23 AM
You, my dear, are a stone cold FOX! The sweater looks wonderful, too!
Posted by: Roxie | April 30, 2007 at 07:29 AM
It's fantastic! Wow! And what a great photo shoot. Wonderful!
Posted by: Cheryl | April 30, 2007 at 07:33 AM
You and your sweater look beautiful. That color is just brilliant on you.
Posted by: regina | April 30, 2007 at 07:37 AM
OH, that's where the inset sets! beautiful!
Posted by: marie in florida | April 30, 2007 at 08:00 AM
You were able to finish it, after all! It looks fantastic, Margene!!
Posted by: Vicki | April 30, 2007 at 08:11 AM
Beautiful sweater. Nicely done.
Posted by: CindyCindy | April 30, 2007 at 08:14 AM
Beautiful sweater. Nicely done.
Posted by: CindyCindy | April 30, 2007 at 08:15 AM
Lacy Waves is lovely, especially in the lake setting. Great job!
Posted by: Cheryl | April 30, 2007 at 08:40 AM
Just beautiful, Margene. The color and the yarn and the pattern? Perfect match. Nice work.
Posted by: Annie | April 30, 2007 at 08:41 AM
Somehow I knew the photo shoot would be at the lake: a perfect compliment to the sweater. Love the wave inset and the sleeves. Enjoy your new sweater. It looks great on you!
Posted by: Wool Winder | April 30, 2007 at 08:53 AM
What a gorgeous shade of blue, and the final result looks simply fabulous on you! :) I didn't think there were enough patterns I liked in Lace Style to justify a purchase, but you're making me reconsider...
Posted by: Katinka | April 30, 2007 at 08:54 AM
what a smashing success Lacey Waves is! Looks great on you.
Posted by: Teyani | April 30, 2007 at 09:11 AM
Gorgeous ... I love the insert.
Posted by: Ruth | April 30, 2007 at 09:21 AM
It's perfect!
Posted by: loribird | April 30, 2007 at 09:23 AM
The inset really makes the sweater. The color is beautiful and you can tell that you feel like a million dollars wearing it. Congrats on making such a nice sweater (that fits).
Posted by: Leah (Agile Knitter) | April 30, 2007 at 09:33 AM
LOVE that sweater! Looks like you're enjoying spring. It is spring there now, isn't it?
Posted by: Julia | April 30, 2007 at 09:38 AM
Lace Waves is gorgeous! You look great!
Posted by: Bear Knits | April 30, 2007 at 09:43 AM
How pretty! And what gorgeous photos....(sigh)
Looks like darn near perfect weather!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: knitnana | April 30, 2007 at 09:44 AM
Your sweater is beautiful. This sweater seems to have flown off the needles so quickly.
Posted by: Sarah | April 30, 2007 at 09:52 AM
What a beautiful sweater, and you look amazing in that gorgeous blue! Supah fabulous!
Posted by: Kristy | April 30, 2007 at 09:55 AM
Love the sweater! Love the scenery as well!
Sunday Morning is one of my favorite weekend TV shows, too!
Posted by: Nicole | April 30, 2007 at 09:55 AM
It's absolutely stunning. Dang it, I didn't need to add another project to my list...
Posted by: Chris | April 30, 2007 at 10:24 AM
Great sweater! I love the inset in the front.
Posted by: kat | April 30, 2007 at 11:00 AM