This top goes perfect with a nice glass of red sangria. I'm not too good with the whole "FO evaluation" but I'll give it a go! The pattern was very well written and the only modification I had was using a tigher gauge. I had knitted up a swatch with 7s that was a tinge tighter than the required and as you all know over a few glasses of champagne I decided to give it a go because like Nonnahs said - "You can always try it on and adjust as you go!" Which I did! At first I was worried because it did look smaller but when I tried it on it fit like a glove - the beauty of top down patterns!
I've used calmer before in the "Nothing but a T-shirt" shirt I made. It has such a great give and it's oh so soft. I am definiteiloy planning on knitting more tops with that stuff... so soft. And to think I finally have something to show for Project Spectum - welcome June the month of Reds!!
And thank you for the well wishes regarding Italy! I'm going from June 20th to July 4th. Howevern, I am going as a chaperone so it's really going to be more a "work" trip. I will have to deal with 40 teenage girls probably staying up all night, then wandering around the Italian streets driving the locals crazy the next morning. I'm also the youngest chaperone, so they all think that I will be the one with the amazing energy (ha!). Although I cannot lie, since I've never been you so know that I'm going to be as starry eyed as the girls walking in to the Sistine Chapel.
Our itenerary is packed with walking tours and sightseeing but we get a few beach days! (Capri!) You best believe I will be taking hundreds of pics while there. I figure this trip will allow me to see all the important parts of Rome and south so that next time I go I can just enjoy the cities without having to feel I need to do the tourist thing.
Thank you always for poping by the blog! I does sometimes amaze me that I actually have readers! (yea!!) It really has proven to be such a wonderful way to connect to new people and the positive and creative vibes it creates is so phenominal!
I hope everyone enjoys their weekends!
x
Fifi is totally beautiful! Fantastic job -- I'm going to have to get me some Calmer (it seems so expensive, though, I wish I could find it on sale).
Posted by: Octopus Knits | June 02, 2007 at 12:53 PM
Oh, it's gorgeous! And the color is stunning on you. Beautiful!
Posted by: Wendie | June 02, 2007 at 02:18 PM
That is gorgeous! Lovely fit and incredible color. Have a great time in Italy!
Posted by: jillian | June 02, 2007 at 02:29 PM
Wow that sweater looks gorgeous on you! i love all the little details. Have fun in Italy, it is beautiful there!
Posted by: Nubiancraftster | June 02, 2007 at 03:02 PM
God, that looks absolutely lovely! Well done . . . and you used my favorite yarn and color to boot! Calmer is such a wonderful yarn; I might have to knit a sweater with it after seeing this one (but not this one). Have fun planning for Italy . . . I don't envy your traveling companions. Two teenage girls is hard enough for me.
Posted by: Ava | June 02, 2007 at 03:27 PM
Wow! Looks really, really good. Love the color, too, very nice. I am now off to find that pattern.
Posted by: Knittypants | June 02, 2007 at 04:43 PM
Beautiful! Nice fit, nicer color;-)
Posted by: margene | June 02, 2007 at 04:52 PM
FiFi is gorgeous!!! and that color is fabulous on you ;)
Posted by: Dorre | June 02, 2007 at 05:53 PM
Looks absolutely fantastic! Must be a dream to wear, made out of Calmer!
Posted by: grumperina | June 02, 2007 at 07:06 PM
Gorgeous - I love the cables!
Posted by: christine | June 02, 2007 at 07:50 PM
Moulin Rouge is a beauty! And the fit is perfect. Well done! I hope you have a wonderful time in Italy! It sounds like quite a trip.
Posted by: Brenda | June 02, 2007 at 10:57 PM
this is a gorgeous top and so beautifully knit!
Posted by: HPNY Knits | June 03, 2007 at 08:08 AM
Yay- it looks amazing! Great job!
Posted by: Nonnahs | June 03, 2007 at 01:51 PM
What a great way to welcome the red month! this is an amazing top, and it looks wonderful on you too! :)
Posted by: Lolly | June 03, 2007 at 05:13 PM
Another fantastic knit!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Cara | June 03, 2007 at 08:29 PM
That is beautiful and a fantastic fit too!
Posted by: tiennie | June 03, 2007 at 09:03 PM
Looks spectacular! It must be nice to wear!
Posted by: jen | June 03, 2007 at 10:57 PM
Wow, how gorgeous is your new sweater!! Looks beautiful... and Calmer! Yum.
Posted by: Megan | June 04, 2007 at 06:59 AM
Oooh, I like! Looks great!
Posted by: Kim | June 04, 2007 at 10:28 AM
that color is amazing and it fits perfectly!! great job!!!
Posted by: stacey | June 04, 2007 at 11:25 AM
WOW. That is one *beautiful* sweater!!!
Posted by: Amy | June 04, 2007 at 12:54 PM
That is gorgeous. I think you just solved one of my last remaining xmas questions!
Posted by: Stella | June 04, 2007 at 01:27 PM
I love your fifi sweater! Where did you get the pattern? I quickly looked thru your older posts and didn't see it. Amazing fit - you go girl!
Posted by: Connie | June 04, 2007 at 08:02 PM
It's beautiful!
Posted by: Di | June 04, 2007 at 09:48 PM
This is really wonderful! The color, the fit- it's all fantastic, great job!
Posted by: Faith | June 04, 2007 at 10:58 PM