Pattern: Eyelet Chemise, from Interweave Knits, Summer 2006
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Prima, 8 skeins.
Needles: 3.75mm
Modifications: I added two inches to the bottom lace section pattern and an extra half inch to the top eyelet section. I used smaller buttons and used the crochet edging as button holes.
What I learnt: How to insert short row bust darts. They worked really well to add length to the front; you can read how I did them here.
Comments: This is the best-fitting garment I have made, and I’m really thrilled about that. I love the plunging neckline, which is just high enough.
However, the one slight issue I have with this cardigan is the difference between something flattering, as distinct from fitting, a particular body type. I don’t have any empire-waist tops; mostly I chose things that accentuate my waist. I think I’ve discovered the reason for this: Steve took these photos, and he was very complimentary when he first saw me wearing this top. However, it was not the knitting to which his eye was drawn. And here’s the thing – I’m not sure that I want to get that kind of attention all the time!
Ooh, that’s lovely. It fits you perfectly!
It looks beautiful. And if your husband thinks it looks sexy on you, well, I think that’s a great compliment. Because if the knitting was bad and it didn’t look good on you he wouldn’t have noticed how great it was!
Clothing should always accentuate our great parts and make us feel great. I think you look great in the top and would love to see less of a close-up. Be proud and wear it with pride!
I love the cardigan and am admiring your knitting. think it suits you tons- and if hubby likes it even better
Wow that’s fantastic.Its fits you beautifully! Well done you!!
I think you should wear it proudly and lap up the attention. It looks amazing and you deserve the compliments
This is beautiful and you look great in it. What’s wrong with the girls getting a little attention now and then? If you catch someone staring, you can always respond with “Why yes, I did knit this lovely top myself” or the less friendly “Did you lose something over here?”! Either way, it’s gorgeous and you should wear it with pride!
it’s very flattering! don’t worry about the boys’ eyes
we must accentuate the positive!
the bust short-rows are magical right? i want to put them on every pattern i make for myself.
This is an awesome top & it fits you perfectly!! You look fabulous in this one. I worry about getting too much attention in that area too sometimes, but my hubby typically response much like yours, LOL!
Oh it’s so beautiful, all that reknitting of the arms seems to have been worth it
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Oh but really, not many people are going to stand over the top of you like he did for that last photo!!! It’s beautiful and shows off everything beautifully. You should be proud!
Oh but it’s gorgeous just gorgeous. And the bust darts are a triumph!
It came out just perfect, the stitches and seaming look great. And I think it’s cute your husband is gawking!
It looks amazing – very beautiful. And if I may say you look great in it, it fits you so well and is very complimentary on you.
That is incredibly amazing and flattering on you! I love it!!
This just fits you so perfectly! 100% success!
It’s absolutely gorgeous and I agree with the other comments that if your husband thinks you look sexy, that’s great. It fits you really well, the “what not to wear” folks would be proud. (I want to say Stacy and Clinton but I think it’s different hosts by you).
Ooooh, very pretty!!!
That is just lovely, perfect knitting. Wear it with pride!
This sweater is adorable – I love the empire waist – very flattering indeed!
I agree – it *IS* adorable and it fits well — and I can also see why hubby is drawn to it
Men. They’re so predictable sometimes.
(He did an excellent job with the photos!)
Perfect. Completely. Save for special occasions with Steve! I have had little knitting shoots where I’ve been a bit uh… surprised by some of the shots too
PS – those short rows are beautifully done!! I knew it – this does make me want to knit it!!
That is GORGEOUS! There is nothing wrong with having a couple tops that The Ladies look fabulous in!
That is one of THE most flattering empire line tops I’ve ever seen – it looks so fantastic on you and you did such a great job in knitting it (especially those bust darts – clever you!) It’s fantastic!
I love the way it looks on you! Sort of british feeling, like you live in an English garden. Especially since I read the ‘Anna and Will’ post above it first.