Tuesday, August 30, 2011

{Cast on: Laverne}

Readers, meet Laverne by Snowden Becker. 


She is a charmingly simple laceweight teeshirt knit in a fuzzy yarn, which in my case is primarily Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud, perhaps with a contrast border in a deep blue from my stash:


It's a pattern I actually paid for, which is pretty uncommon for me.  There are so many free patterns out there that I want to knit, and funds are so strapped right now that I frequently try to not pay for them. This one was only $5 though and I'm delighted to say that it is written very clearly so to be easily understood and the modification for bust shaping and waist shaping go above and beyond other free patterns that I usually deal with.  I think this was money well spent. 

I am SUPER excited about this knit, but gauge is going to be important so I'm trying to take this first part slow so I can do it properly. 

9 comments:

  1. Oh I love that pattern and have been sitting on the fence about purchasing it because the exact same reasons you stated - so many free ones and budget is tight.

    I can't wait to see how yours turns out because if you find it fun, cute and flattering then I know I will love it too.

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  2. Good for you! I never swatch. I disgrace the name of all knitters everywhere...

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  3. Cute shirt :) Can't wait to see how it comes out

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  4. Oooh! It looks so soft and fuzzy. And delicate! I'm looking forward to the finished product (whenever that may be, no pressure).

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  5. that's going to be super cute! Love the colors you picked.

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  6. That is a fantastic sweater! Gorgeous. I love the pics of the yarn here and in the older posts. :o)
    --natalie

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  7. Very cool knit. Love the colors you picked.

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  8. That's a very cute pattern and I love the colors you chose. It's going to be amazing!

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