Henley Happening
April 20, 2011
Saturday afternoon the sun decided to come out of hiding and show her beaming face. Smith was in the garden, so I ran over to see if he could help with a Henley photo shoot, but, as you can see, I could not get the hang of it.
The garden just wasn't the right spot and I could tell Smith was itching to get back to work in the dirt. dang What to do?
Later in the day I mentioned the photo shoot fail to Suzy and she offered to come right over and take charge. Maybe two grrls together could figure out a good way to show off my exquisite Henley.
We set off to find a lovely spot for our colaborative effort and my first thought was to go swinging. (You never know what will work.) Suzy tried and tried, however, as you can see, that idea was a fail, too.
Suzy then decided a pretty red tulip would help the situation but, have you ever smelled a tulip!?
We ended up laughing more than photographing. (I tried to discard the tulip behind a forsythia bush but, sigh, Suzy insisted I keep it.)
Suzy also told me over and over to turn around. I was getting a complex, but she said the back of Henley was amazing, as it showed off Kim's fabulous dye work. The only place I alternated skeins was the front (and I'm not sure I needed to). That should tell you what a master Kim is with the dyes.
Why I had so much trouble knitting this sweater, and trying to get a photo of the finished project, is a mystery but, for some reason, it has been a trial. The yarn is wonderful, the pattern perfectly written, but they almost did me in.
Seriously, Henley is my new favorite sweater. The touch of the fabric against my skin is silky soft and the fit is just as I hoped it would be; not snug, more like a favorite T-shirt and easy to wear. I made the body and sleeves longer, omitted the waist shaping and found the perfect buttons.
My job is done. A great big Thank You goes to Kim and Anne, who make a fine duo, and to Smith and Suzy, who had to put up with me. Now, it's onto wearing and loving my Henley. Raveled here
All in all it looks like you had a fun day. The sweater looks beautiful,the color so rich.
Posted by: Helen | April 20, 2011 at 09:33 AM
I love it, Margene! It does, indeed, look like the perfect sweater. I have this one in my own "to-knit" line-up, and after seeing yours, it's moving up -- with a bullet! (And the best photo shoots are the fun photo shoots. You and Suzy make a great team.)
Posted by: Kym | April 20, 2011 at 10:22 AM
It is simply gorgeous! Enjoy and wear it in good health!!
Posted by: Elaine | April 20, 2011 at 10:49 AM
The blue yarn is "to dye for" and the fit on you is perfect! Great hair and great smile!!
Posted by: Susan Voegtly - aka CintiSue | April 20, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Fabulous! You look absolutely lovely.
Posted by: Imbrium | April 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM
BTW - hair is great! And...under your "you may also like" was the red scarf and the Hepburn quote.what scarf and yarn was it? Looked under your Rav page and thought it was snapdragons? right? Thanks!
Posted by: Susan Voegtly - aka CintiSue | April 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Both you and Henley look mahvelus, dahlink!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana | April 20, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Totally beautiful! And so is the sweater! You make that into a Must Knit in that yarn. You are really rocking the shoot, even with the duds. Suzy was right, the back is noteworthy too. Oh, just all around YUM.
Posted by: Laurie | April 20, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Beautiful! I also prefer the less-fitted styles so it was nice to see how gorgeous the Henley turns out knitted without the fitting. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Mimiknits2 | April 20, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Just lovely... and you look so Happy! I'm glad you grrls were able to make the photos work. Although, I'd blame the swing misfire on you being so tall. ;^)
xo
Posted by: Cookie | April 20, 2011 at 02:19 PM
Blue is my favorite color, and that sweater is my favorite hue! Gorgeous!
I have smelled a tulip before and made that exact face while doing so!
Posted by: Kelly | April 20, 2011 at 02:40 PM
Wow! I think this is my favorite sweater ever. It's gorgeous and I love the color on you. Wear it well my friend.
Posted by: Jennifer | April 20, 2011 at 02:57 PM
The Henley came out great...love the fun photos!
Posted by: Barbara S | April 20, 2011 at 02:58 PM
I ADORE the scent of tulips! Almost as much as I adore these wonderful, happy pictures of you and your amazing Henley! Not only did you make that sweater, it was made for you!! LOL!
BTW, started knitting with your lovely handspun yarn today...it's wonderful. :-) Thanks again!
Posted by: Laurie | April 20, 2011 at 03:29 PM
SMASHING!
Posted by: jill | April 20, 2011 at 06:19 PM
The sweater is gorgeous.
Posted by: Kristyn | April 20, 2011 at 08:08 PM
What fun - all gorgeous!
Posted by: Joy | April 20, 2011 at 08:50 PM
Gorgeous sweater with all those lovely hues of blue. Enjoy wearing it!
Posted by: Marijke | April 21, 2011 at 12:24 AM
gorgeous sweater Margene!! Looks like the best photoshoot too :-)
Posted by: Margaux | April 21, 2011 at 12:41 AM
I want to be just like you! Those pictures are so much fun, and you shine in them! The sweater is gorgeous, but the happy Margene is even better.
Posted by: Kristin | April 22, 2011 at 02:46 PM
Wonderful color and fit!!!
Posted by: Cindy D | April 22, 2011 at 04:27 PM
It certainly looks that, following a difficult entry into the world, Henley turned out all right in the end!
Posted by: AmyP | April 25, 2011 at 09:37 AM
Henley looks great on you, like a very comfy addition to your wardrobe. And you are so right about the dye job. It looks very even.
Posted by: Hillary | April 27, 2011 at 01:24 PM
It is very worth the work and sweat, and looks just wonderful on you. What a masterpiece!
Posted by: Anne B. | April 29, 2011 at 09:31 AM
Yay! So very worth all of the time and effort and difficulty. It is perfect for you!
xo
Posted by: Sarah | May 03, 2011 at 02:15 AM