Yoga Wrap, Vogue Winter, 2005/2006
I was completely sidetracked by THE YOGA WRAP during the Olympics. I have finished it. It was not without perplexities for me. I have to admit, I haven't worked on my MLC-KAL,(Geese in case everyone has forgotten). I have resumed work on the Northwest Sunset Vest. This is the Sweaters from Camp Knit a Long project that is in the previous post.
I could
n't wait for my BFL from New York to arrive and so I did mine in Noro Kochoran. It is 50% wool, 30% Angora and 20% silk. The angora makes the wrap look like a soft fog has settled on the wool. GORGEOUS yarn. I used 9 hanks.
When it was finished, I was disappointed in the Yoga wrap ON ME. Damn it, Vogue didn't mention the model is 6 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds soaking wet! The tails of the rectangle drug on the ground!
I had to pick out 2 complete repeats of the cast on edge. A PITA! The cast off edge, was easy. I just re-knit the purl rows and added 1 for good measure.
I changed the sleeve treatment. I PU 108 stitches and knit the sleeve in the round. I stitches every 4Th row, ending on the the sleeve at the cuff with 38 stitches on the first 2 rows. The sleeve is 19 1/2" long, unblocked.
I thought I was much too short, (5'2 1/2" tall), to carry off this creation. However, the yarn was so spendy, I had to wear it. Trust me, it took real courage for me to put this rectangle with sleeves on this morning, and actually wear it to town.
Much to my shock, everywhere I went, people wanted to touch it!... An elderly man inquired what sort of 'material' it was. His wife, sitting beside him, didn't speak but merely glared at me! Obviously, a non-knitter.
It does look look like a New York! Not quite right for a hick town in Oregon. If I am short, matronly but eye-catching model it the Yoga, anyone can wear this, if they have the courage.
Vader with his Pluto and the Yoga
SUNSET VEST PROGRESS.
New Pictures of the NW Vest. Three and 1/2 repeats done.
Back of vest with the back vent
Checked Band Closeup
I love the colour of your vest. A friend of mine also knitted the yoga wrap - http://andallthatstash.alltangledup.com/ and is pleased with it.
dawn:)
Posted by: dawn | 03/02/2006 at 04:08 AM
Why no model pictures? We'd love to see it on you! From the closeups I can understand everyone wanting to fondle it. And the sunset vest is to die for. I can almost understand Geese languishing in the basket when you have that to work on.
Posted by: Dorothy | 03/02/2006 at 06:28 AM
Hey, Junie Balloonie Roonie- where have you been? I was concerned that the Geese got the better of you- love your Noro, I have some in stash, and it's beautiful. Are you sure you can't model for us, and let us decide?
You know we all luv ya!
Posted by: Lorraine The Knitting Hammy | 03/02/2006 at 09:35 AM
Junie! Your Yoga wrap is gerjusss! The fair isle vest is looking very very nice!
Posted by: Jewel | 03/03/2006 at 02:38 PM
Hey Junie- I feel your pain about the height- I'm a statuesque 5'4" myself! However, it does look lovely, and even Vader seems proud of you.
Posted by: Lorraine The Knitting Hammy | 03/06/2006 at 11:11 AM
Junie:
The Yoga Wrap is gorgeous, you did a terrific job! But I have to tell you, someone should have mentioned to the dog that he wasn't the major subject of the photo shoot. I think that he thinks that he is a model: so cuted. Congratulations on the wrap. When I finish my current projects...
Carol.
Posted by: carol | 03/06/2006 at 11:48 AM
Junie, the yoga wrap looks wonderful in that yarn, and I like it on you, very dramatic. good for you for going for something a little different!
Posted by: Linda M | 03/06/2006 at 02:30 PM
Junie - it looks great on you. From the photo I never would have guessed you were my height - maybe it's giving the illusion of elongation? Wear it with pride, you made it and it's lovely.
Best,
Kim in NH
Posted by: Kim | 03/06/2006 at 05:16 PM
Junie, it´s awsome!! Love the colors and it looks sooo cozy. Congrats!! Hugs from Maggan in Sweden
Posted by: Maggan | 03/07/2006 at 01:01 AM
Gorgeous-You look gorgeous in your Yoga wrap! That is a great yarn you chose. Your vest is awesome.I live a small town on the Southern Oregon Coast and I am sure everyone here would also love it!
Posted by: Kathy | 03/07/2006 at 02:47 AM
Looks great, Junie, and you can wear that anywhere--NYC, or North Bend, or heck, even Temple City! Once again, I'm envious that you actually got something done...
Posted by: Marie | 03/07/2006 at 10:38 AM
I love it when you get distracted Junie, your wrap is beautiful! Your choice of the angora blend is brilliant. I love that soft halo. And you look stunning in it darlin'!
At an almost 5'2" I just celebrate the fact that we don't have to knit as long as those tall folks :) I love capes and the style of that wrap is so enticing.......
Posted by: DeeAnn | 03/07/2006 at 11:52 AM
The yoga wrap looks much better on you, than on the model. And of course the yarn is fabulous!
Posted by: heidi | 03/08/2006 at 01:48 AM
Hi Junie! Thanks for your lovely comment on the laceknitters group! I'm glad you like the shawl. Your wrap is really beautiful! Is it just me or does the original model look like she's doped up?! Eek!
Posted by: Miriam | 03/08/2006 at 08:11 AM
The wrap is just beautiful and I should think you would be proud to wear it anywhere! Your other work is just as lovely and your comments on FI knitting very helpful. Thanks for sharing!
Judith
Posted by: Judith | 03/09/2006 at 04:09 PM
CONGRATS on finishing the Yoga Wrap -- it looks wonderful on you! Just wear it with the right attitude and of course, everyone will admire it on you!
Posted by: lauragayle | 03/19/2006 at 05:19 AM
i went to the same school as patrick. i remeber those girls from my school who wrote in. they were white trash...i always felt so bad for them.
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