Pattern: Lelah Top (free from Knitting for Boozehags)
Yarn: Recycled Acrylic / Mohair / Metallic blend, about 6 oz.
Needles: US 7 circulars and US 9 circulars
Recipient: moi
Notes:
What a fun pattern! If I can just get over the "pregnancy top" feeling of this thing, I'll be 100% loving Lelah. (Okay, I'm over it, thanks to your flattery and insights, Dear Readers: empire waist! empire waist!) I modified for size (FYI, my calculations are that a "S" size, which is what I did, = 132 stitches, though that's not included in Christine's pattern). I also used smaller needles and did 8 repeats of the lace pattern. The only substantive modification I made was that, at the top, I purled a round where I was going to turn the hem to get a crisper fold. Though you can kinda see the elastic (3/4" by the way) under the fabric in the model pic, it's actually not that noticeable in most light. An olive green velvet ribbon finished off the project. Thanks for a great pattern, Christine!
A note to the photo: is there one time, just one time, I could take a photo when my hair's not a mess? Apparently not. Oh, and since the sparkle doesn't photograph well, here's a close-up:
By the way: I think this pattern looks good on just about everyone. If you're thinking of making it, check out the Craftster thread and Christine's reader gallery for plenty of examples!
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Lelah in Progress
Your Lelah looks so pretty! You look great to. Don't think *messy* hair, think sexy, tousled hair!
Posted by: losmills at May 3, 2005 5:10 PMJess, toooooo funny! hahahaha, you see, I HAD A KID! And lelah is a great way to uh, mask that lil bit of gut that's being stubborn!!! I'm a big huge fan of all things a-line for the time being!
I love the yarn too! The glitter is totally cool!
I'm not a natural born math wizard, in fact I probably have no business designing when it comes to that element! I need someone to "do the math" for me so to speak. I'm working on that though and future patterns should have more (and correct) sizings! Maybe I could post on craftster thread your size?? Let me know!
But thanks for making it!!!
You look fabulous--that's a gorgeous top and I very much like the choice of yarn. Oh--and YOU don't look obviously pregnant...
Posted by: scarrie at May 3, 2005 5:42 PMIt looks adorable! I love that pattern, and can't wait to give it a whirl myself. Don't feel like it has a pregnancy look, because that seems to be the in thing right now- tops that could masquerade as a pregnancy top. I love it, as I have a girl gut, so any style that helps me hide it-I'm all for!
Posted by: Jenn at May 3, 2005 5:51 PMthink 'empire line' not 'pregnancy'... it looks lovely on you.
Posted by: anna at May 3, 2005 6:54 PMOh lala, c'est mignon! You do such good work, and are such a little speed demon! And take it from me, you do not, I repeat NOT, look in the least p.g............... You find the grooviest stuff!
Posted by: Sara at May 3, 2005 6:55 PMWOW! That looks so amazing on you! and the yarn you used looks perfect for that pattern. Enjoy wearing that in NYC summer - you'll pass for a model walking around Soho!
It looks great and would be one helluva pregnancy top...
Posted by: Lauren at May 3, 2005 8:30 PMGirl, you look hot!
Posted by: Karma at May 3, 2005 9:13 PMGoooooorgeous! The color is so soothingly rich!
Posted by: la chica alta at May 3, 2005 9:28 PMGorgeous...simply gorgeous! I am jealous of your petite frame too...
Posted by: Skylar at May 3, 2005 9:42 PMHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA! take it from a pregnant gal that there is no possible way that i could've fit into that top past the fourth month. if that.
pregnancy tops have to be long in order to mask the bulge - that is just a gorgeous empire waist, and it looks fab on you. :)
Posted by: semaphoria at May 3, 2005 9:44 PMFirst time commenter here, and I just had to say Lelah looks great. I'm generally wary of knitted tanks, but that one looks like so much fun. Have you worn it enough to get a sense of how heavy it'll be? Living in the South, I worry about the practicality of tank tops made out of wool or any wool-like substance. But Lelah looks nice and light and not sweat inducing, so maybe I'll give it a try.
Posted by: Sydney at May 3, 2005 11:52 PMWell Jess. That is just too perfect! Flattering fit, very trendy, lovely knitting, perfect design. Very nicely done, and it looks good on you, too!
Posted by: Lynne at May 4, 2005 6:09 AMWow, that's fabulous! I've been putting off starting this project, but I don't think I can torture myself any longer!
Posted by: Tara at May 4, 2005 9:49 AMOh my god, you got spammed by a penis enlargement thingy!!!! Ewwwwwww. At least they left a personal comment..
I just put the pics up in the gallery!!! Thanks for the kind words and for sharing the pics! You do look amazing!
That top looks gorgeous; I'm waiting for some yarn to come in the mail so I can make one for myself.
Also, I've been reading your blog for quite a while now, but have never commented before. Hi!
Posted by: Aasa at May 4, 2005 11:21 AMI love it!
Empire waists and Surplice tops are your (petite person speaking) friend and not preggers clothes
I TOTALLY want to make that top now! Now to see if your size S will be my size S :) Thank you for doing the thinking on it!
Posted by: stinkerbell at May 4, 2005 11:24 AMyou look fabulous! you have a good eye for matching a yarn to a pattern. very nice work, jess!
Posted by: heidi at May 4, 2005 5:00 PMi'm totally about to knit this. it looks soooo good!!! congrats on the wonderful FO!
Posted by: Yifaa at May 4, 2005 8:19 PMSo cute!!! Love it, thanks for posting so I can make one, too!!
Posted by: Jenifer at May 5, 2005 3:25 PMThat is really lovely - beautiful work. I'm coveting a Lelah now - although I can't do strapless. But I think it might look nice with little straps...
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Posted by: Terbinafine at June 24, 2005 12:56 AMok... i've tried the site... but the pattern has been moved... and i can't find where it moved to... please help me find it... i'd love to make it for my girlfriend...
Posted by: seamus o'brein at May 15, 2007 5:51 AMthis shirt is super super cute! i absolutely luv it! i wish i had it. it is very unique and i have never seen anything like it.
Posted by: Ruthie at December 29, 2008 8:56 PM