Comments on: The awful truth

By: Annie

Annie — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:32:59 +0000

Googled “knitting blog”, found yours. It’s lovely, BTW. The blog, that is.
The sweater is, too, but I think you’re right about the fit - it’s a little shapeless for you. Would one of those thick belts that are popular right now do the trick? Or even a knitted belt?

So sad, even worse than a catalog order that doesn’t fit. Good luck!

By: Marsha

Marsha — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:18:34 +0000

I think it is the perfect gift for you to give someone else. Your mother-in-law maybe?

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:10:15 +0000

For what it’s worth, I think that it would look better over a simple, fitted dress or with darker top/pants. Also think that the sleeves are too big around, narrow them, lengthen them, flair at the wrist. It is a very pretty sweater!

By: JoLene Treace

JoLene Treace — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:48:51 +0000

I must say I liked it. And I don’t think you look like a sausage in it, either. I thought it was very pretty. I have not seen the original, but if you want a little more fit (I am going back to Anne’s comment about the bodice) could you run some elastic thread under the bust in a few rows to draw it in under the bust? Elastic thread or fine cord is an inexpensive thing to try.

By: Lucille

Lucille — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:59:35 +0000

I don’t know what ANY of you are talking about. The sweater looks fantastic on you.

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:42:11 +0000

The problem is not the sleeves, but the way the bodice has no shape and hangs and billows out. Comparing it to the original picture, the sweater had a snug fit with form. But it is still nice as a morning jacket or to wear at a renaissance faire, its not that bad and very original.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:07:18 +0000

It’s not fitted at all, but as a loose, swingy garment (swing jackets _are_ hip this fall!) it’s beautiful. I love the sleeves–wide enough to be graceful and show off your arms, but short enough to be practical and out of your way. Still, I’m the sort of person who can’t stand to look at a thing for about 6 months after it’s done. And even then I frog half the time. So know that it’s lovely, but if _you’re_ unhappy with it, frog. (or xmas present )

By: KTMay

KTMay — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:41:25 +0000

I really love it, and think it looks wonderful on you! It flows!

By: laura

laura — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:16:32 +0000

OK, I generally agree that the sleeves are from hell (especially since they gave you such hell). But I wonder if this wouldn’t look better with other accompanying garments. Because the body fits you very well. With a tailored and (possibly) dark dress, might it be a romantic and lovely cover-up? Or am I grasping here?

Here’s hoping that Naked Viggo helped. Though for my money, nothing less than Naked Clive Owen would salve the wounds of Knitting Disappointment.

By: Wanda

Wanda — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:05:20 +0000

Actually I don’t care for the sweater at all on you. The sweater looks nice, the finished knitting and all, but I don’t find it terribly flattering. The body is okay, but a more fitted look would be better for you. But those bell sleeves flare out so much and it doesn’t seem to suit the lines of the sweater at all.