4.03.2009

Liesl


Today we went to the beach and I thought it was an awesome opportunity to photograph Liesl.



I loved making this pattern. It was such a simple quick knit! And the end result is so cute...

A nice, feminine, springtime sweater.




The great thing about the Liesl pattern is that there are so many variations and options available to make the sweater your own.


I chose the wide neckline-full-length-longer sleeved-buttoned version with no picot trim. I love it. Well. I love it mostly. I kind of regret not making longer sleeves. I think that a few more inches would have been a bit more flattering. Oh well. I don't feel like ripping anything out, I'll just deal with it.




The buttons I picked out were shell buttons, perfect for the look I had in mind.

The Rowan Summer Tweed also gives this sweater the springtime quality I was hoping for.

To me this sweater just looks beachy.





I think that Liesl translates nicely with a casual jeans and tee shirt look or like this over a summer dress. I know I will get lots of use out of it this season!



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22 comments:

  1. Clumsy KnitterApril 3, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Alana, your photos are always so stunning. You have a fabulous photographer! :)

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  2. UnknownApril 3, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    It is absolutely gorgeous! I love it. Great modelling, beautiful photography too.

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  3. PamApril 3, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Pretty!

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  4. DawnApril 3, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Liesl really looks great on you. I love the color too.

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  5. KarinaApril 3, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    lovely!!! And beautiful photos!!

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  6. KnittingBlueContentApril 4, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Of course, your knit is as beautiful as all the rest of your F.O.s! Knitters such as yourself make knitting not only look easy, but definitely make it look "good" too.

    Which beach did y'all hit? My guesses are Avila or Pismo, but I'm leaning towards Pismo, lol.

    The white summer dress underneath is a perfect companion to your Liesl.

    AJ

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  7. DawnApril 4, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Love the photos...makes me want to come back sooner!:) You look stunning!

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  8. anniebananieApril 4, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Hi Alana, You make a great model! The sweater is really cute. I checked out the colors available at Dancing Ewe and there are alot of great colors. I think my favorite is 545-bronze.

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  9. dApril 4, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    This is beautiful ... and I love your summer dress! My only concession to the "change" in seasons here is to eliminate turtlenecks once in a while!

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  10. PoetheadApril 4, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    The sweater turned out so great! I really looks like an entirely new pattern--in a way--with your results. Love it.

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  11. CarissaApril 4, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    look amazing!! your projects are always so inspiring : D

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  12. Pam Sykes (aka Pretty Knitty)April 5, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    Very Lovely, Alana!

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  13. AnnaApril 5, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    great spring sweater, good job! What beach?

    I agree on sleeves but no worries, it looks so good on you no one will notice but you.

    great project!

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  14. Grenadine GirlApril 5, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    wow gorgeous knitting and beautiful photos! Now I want to search my stash for yarn for the pattern.

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  15. AngieApril 6, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    How beautiful! :) I'm about to cast on my very first sweater (ack!)..hoping that someday I will be able to knit sweaters as beautiful as you. :)

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  16. Lisa StepiApril 6, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    The sweater and photos are beautiful!

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  17. Rene SharpApril 7, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    Love seeing this cardi modelled! It is so pretty on you.

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  18. Cookey_knitsApril 7, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    That looks great on you I like it.

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  19. AnonymousApril 7, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    That looks so pretty on you! I really like that color, too.

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  20. AnonymousApril 7, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Such gorgeous photography! And Liesl - this is one knit that's nver really done it for me intil now. It looks so good in that colour!

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  21. DebKnits2April 11, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Very nice. Looks like a great little sweater for spring & summer.

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  22. randi K designApril 16, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Great jacket, pretty model, very good photographer!
    I will put the EZ jacket on ravelry.
    I am " rekandjk "

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