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!



22 comments:

Clumsy Knitter said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Pam said...

Pretty!

Dawn said...

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

Karina said...

lovely!!! And beautiful photos!!

KnittingBlueContent said...

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

Dawn said...

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

anniebananie said...

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.

d said...

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!

Poethead said...

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

Carissa said...

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

Pam Sykes (aka Pretty Knitty) said...

Very Lovely, Alana!

Anna said...

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!

Grenadine Girl said...

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

Angie said...

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. :)

Lisa Stepi said...

The sweater and photos are beautiful!

Rene Sharp said...

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

Cookey_knits said...

That looks great on you I like it.

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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!

DebKnits2 said...

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

randi K design said...

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