it's about freakin' time,...
I made a plan, set my deadline, and followed through -- unbelievable but true. And what do I have to show for it?
The Rebecca Cardi is FINALLY done!
Here's a not so great light, headless shot of the front:
And one of the back where you can see the pattern detail a little better:
After seemingly endless pattern futzing -- and critical, German-engineered pattern decoding support from Alison -- the fit turned out pretty good! The arm length was perfect before I started steaming the bejeezus out of the armhole sleeve seam, and now they're a tad long-ish.
And I love the ribbing / eyelet lace detail -- Rebecca patterns rock! -- and the All Seasons Cotton really shows it off well.
Yay!!
Very cute! It looks great on you.
Posted by: monica | Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 12:21 PM
Wow! That turned out fantastic! Stellar job, chickie :-)
Posted by: Amy | Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 03:32 PM
Great job! It looks good! I've ordered some All Seasons Cotton in 'Tapestry' for this project and hope to tackle it before the summer is over!
Posted by: lori | Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 05:26 PM
Your sweater is so pretty! And it is very flattering on you too! Nice job!
Posted by: Karen | Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 07:01 PM
Nice! I do like that patterning - especially on the back! I have some ASC living in my stash calling to me...just can't decide what it should be! :-)
Posted by: Eklectika | Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 10:25 AM
Your Rebecca cardi looks fantastic! Definitely worth the extra translation efforts . . . Man, now I'm gonna want that one too. :)
Posted by: chandra | Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 02:28 PM
That sweater is gorgeous and looks great on you. I have been admiring this pattern for a while and finally ordered the magazine today. I have to significantly upsize it for my 48" girth and would appreciate if you could answer a question for me. What kind of ease did you use for this sweater? Like if the sweater measures 38", is your bust measurement 38"? Thanks so much if you get a chance to answer me.
Posted by: Julie | Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 11:05 PM
I just came across you blog. It's a little late...I just have to say that I love your cardi!! Fabulous work. I need to make her!
Posted by: Eilene | Wednesday, November 03, 2004 at 01:59 PM