So there I was hanging out with my mother on a lazy Sunday afternoon watching one of my favorite movies, Sweet Home Alabama, when I first noticed it. Sure I had watched this movie a dozen times always thinking, "Imagine if I left my husband for seven years and then happened to pop back into his life? What was I even Doing seven years ago? That's a pretty long time isn't it... like that's 40 doggie years... or wait, is it more... and like zero contact? like before Facebook and Twitter and iphones? ...seriously Margaux lay off the caffeine." Once my thought bubble had popped I saw that Reese aka Melanie Smooter was wearing a very cute, simple knitted wrap.
...and of course, I decided right then and there that I had to have it. While she only wears wears it in one scene but its left quite an impression on me. Basketweave on the bias, a little i-cord edging, a tie to help it stay put. I've even gauged with some spare yarn my mom had laying around!
I have so many posts in the "draft" status and so much knitting going on here that one can only wonder when this would get done. But you can be sure it will not take me 7 years! (famous last words, anyone?)
It's really pretty!! I love the contrasting borders. I'd love to see you do this. :)
Posted by: Julie | June 26, 2011 at 08:13 PM
It's nice to know that I'm not the only one who diagrams and swatches movie knits!!
Posted by: Peppermint Mocha Mama | June 26, 2011 at 11:06 PM
I knit a version of that wrap years ago but it didn't come out quite right . .. can't wait to see what you come up with!
Posted by: Ivete | June 27, 2011 at 08:03 AM
Love catching cool knits in movies and on t.v. This is a beautifully simple wrap. I'm not a wrap girl but if you write it I will knit it ;)
Posted by: Jill | June 27, 2011 at 08:28 AM
I fell in love with this wrap the first time I saw the movie. If you figure out how to make this, please make the pattern available somehow. Please.
Posted by: debbieamy | June 27, 2011 at 10:29 AM
And I'll be adding that movie to my list of "Must-See" flicks :)
Posted by: Tara | June 27, 2011 at 01:10 PM
Catching up on some blog reading. I love this wrap! I would love to knit it if you come up with a pattern that is available. Great idea!
Posted by: Cynthia in NC | July 04, 2011 at 04:58 PM
When you finish the pattern I will be happy to test knit :)
Posted by: Jillian | July 07, 2011 at 03:06 PM