k. It is truly inspired and Fiona shared with us some of her sources of inspiration and how they became the garments in her book. Here is Fiona in a wrap from the book (you look great, you didn't talk too fast and the jokes were funny!) 
I am wearing I'm not hiding anything about the sleeve behind my back - honest!! - it's just how I happened to stand.
There was a woman at the launch who had knit the cover sweater from the VK
2005. It was gorgeous!!
Because my friend Kenny has been knitting, re-knitting and re-re-knitting the center medallion of this jacket and still feels that he is missing some key element, I went right over (I was so excited that I have totally forgotten her name!) and explained a bit about why I would like to take a picture of the back of her sweater. I think that she felt safe with so many people around because she only looked scared for a fleeting moment. Here is what her center looks like. The colour on the first one is a bit wonky. Kodak can only make these cameras so idiot-friendly -- good thing that I'm a better knitter than photographer! The pinkier picture is much more colour-accurate. Your medallion is just fine Kenny. This woman also pointed out that hers has been blocked - which dramatically improved the appearance.Garter stitch is not a very forgiving fabric. Any variation in tension or yarn texture is quite apparent. The increases that you have to do to make this circle are going to visible as well as the bit of a jog that you get when
you work in the round.I really liked your first medallion Kenny - no shit.
And not to minimize my excitement about Fiona's book launch, but here is a picture of me - star struck - with Robin Melanson. Yeah, the designer profiled in IK!! I know. She is very nice and I really look forward to seeing more of her designs.
Wannietta,
ReplyDeleteThe women in the VK sweater is Monika S. She is a member of our Guild (York Region) and she showed us this beautiful piece of art at our meeting on Tuesday. She wasn't going to wear it to Fiona's launch, but we all convinced her to - it's so beautiful and we thought she deserved to show it off. Glad you liked it!
Thanks Sandra - I knew that a knitter that talented would be known!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks again to Monika for letting me take the photos.
I love the sweater you are wearing and I cannot wait to buy the book. Fiona is so nice and I love her knitting.
ReplyDeleteThe circular sweater is amazing; the design is by Anne Modesitt correct?? I am always so thrown by how much colour can be distorted depending on angle, flash, lighting. I love the colours; very intricate looking.
Wannietta, that sweater looks great on you. You're an amazing knitter. Can't wait to get my hands on Fiona's book!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the Cocoon jacket pics!! I have the yarn for that one. Not many people have made it. I'm taking Annie Modesitt's class on it in April.
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