Why I need a Mannequin
I meant to photograph this shawl yesterday when my daughter was home. She is a much better model than I am. I do not know how people get such good pics of themselves in the mirror.
This was the Hanne Falkenberg Pirouette cape which came as a kit. Lots and lots of garter stitch. I am still not sure if I will keep this or gift it. It was good to get another languishing UFO done, and to clear out more of my yarn stash. I am creating a whole new issue with self-spun yarn, but that is so much fun.
Project Specs
Pattern: Pirouette
Pattern Source: part of kit from Hanne Falkenberg
Yarn: Hanne Falkenberg #2 Shetland, colors: Camel & Cognac
Needles: US 2 circulars
Date Started: 7/16/11
Date Finished: 10/18/11
Finished Dimensions: 72″ wingspan, 38″ back depth
Also, some shots from a field trip that we took a few of our Architecture students on last Friday to Racine Wisconsin and the Johnson Wax building by Frank Lloyd Wright. Photos on the actual tour were prohibited:
And the Milwaukee Art Museum by Santiago Calatrava. Simply stunning, one of my favorite places to visit, and they have a wonderful exhibit currently running called Impressionists on Paper.
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Mimi 8:50 am on October 25, 2011 Permalink |
Awesome job on the Pirouette! It actually looks like it could have been inspired by the Johnson Wax building. I hear you on the mannequin and I too am seriously considering getting one.
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Ada 4:00 pm on November 1, 2011 Permalink |
Totally agree – a mannequin is really great. However, consider getting a Dritz dressform at someplace like JoAnn Fabrics. Sign up for their mailing list and you get 40-50% discount coupons about once a month. The dressforms are rarely on sales, so the discount coupons can be used for a HUGE savings. Get one for your size, set it up, then put a black t-shirt on it – turns out to be great for getting an idea as to how a WIP will fit, esp. for top-down garments.
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knitting1105 5:02 pm on November 1, 2011 Permalink |
What a great idea! Thanks.
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