Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Dustin' it up!

Tilted Duster

The Tilted Duster is finished. Cristi took the Tilted pictures for me on Saturday afternoon.

Tilted Duster back

Because of the ribbing, this really is flattering - though you can't tell here...



Tilted Duster OutsideTilted Duster Inside

Buttons...butterfly buttons pick up the blue in the heather and there is a perfect purple line in the butterfly as well. Plain black on the inside for a little more support (and they only had 2 of the butterfly buttons anyway.)


Pattern: Tilted Duster by Norah Gaughn - Interweave Knits Fall 2007
Size: 40"
Yarn: Cascade 220 The Heathers - Amethyst Heather - 6 balls
Needles: Size 9 Denise
Modifications: I knit the sleeves in the round - dropped the 2 seam stitches to do this. I also added a hook and eye at the bottom of the top and above where the skirt starts. When we took these we realized that I needed to move it a little further in since it gaps a bit the way it is. I added this for 2 reasons. 1- so that I can leave the collar open if I want. 2 - because it helps it lay a little better I think.

Thoughts: I really like this. It was a fast knit, its cute and it fits well!


Tilted Duster Zombie

I am zombie Aimee...

11 comments:

TURBOchic said...

The blue butterflies are excellent. They really do bring out the heather color.

Virtuous said...

You are all finished! YAH!!

Great work Aimee!

turtlegirl76 said...

Where's the pic of the hook and eye? That pic came out really well. Just sayin' =P It's a great knit and looks fabulous on you! You should be proud!

Anonymous said...

That looks great!! Love the butterfly buttons.

Kathy Kathy Kathy said...

That is lovely. Quick knitting there.

Hockey Mom said...

It is beautiful! Looks absolutely fab on you.

May said...

Oooh! Pretty! Also - is that the same colorway I used to make my lotus blossom tank???

Anonymous said...

I LOVE IT! Very nice!

Jane Prater said...

This looks so good on you. I'd love to see it in person. What kind of ease did you use?

zoe said...

Just lovely!!! Great color and great fit

Carol said...

I am so going to knit this! I was waffling, as I though my build might not work with the open front. But you have a similar build to me, and it looks great. I'm gonna have to toss my stash....