Sunday, November 30, 2008

Creag

Designer : Alice Starmore
Source : In the Hebrides
Modifications : because I didn't have enough yarn, I shortened it by a few inches and skipped one repeat in the width.



Another look :

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Isobel of Mar

Designer : Alice Starmore
Source : VY, but you need the book, Children's Collection since it is based on the pattern, Secret Garden
Modifications : got rid of a few buttons



The back :



No, the collar is not supposed to stick out. It actually sits nicely when worn.

Close up of the yoke and collar :

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Rambling Rose

Designer : Alice Starmore
Source : Stillwater
Modifications : not much!



The neckline :



Even if I say so myself, I do believe the way I placed the pattern is an improvement on what She did.

About the treatment for the neckline? Got fed up with the leaves being all cockeyed & so I did a few rows of garter stitch and ended with a picot hem.

Did the same to the sleeve :

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Suzani

Designer : Jade Starmore
Source : A Collector's Item
Modifications : changed it to a sweater/pullover

In bright sunshine :



Under lights :



Changed the neckline to a crew neck :



Close up of the pattern :



Side seam pattern :



Shoulder seam :

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Mara

Designer : Alice Starmore
Source : Scottish Collection
Modifications : changed it to a sweater/pullover







Laleli

Designer : Jade Starmore
Source : VY
Modifications : Everything! From the gauge because of the yarn to the garment type.









Erin

Designer : Alice Starmore
Source : Celtic Collection
Modifications : changed it to a tunic