An FO - for me! Very exciting stuff.
The yogini bolero by Wendy Bernard in Brooks Farm Willow that Heather awesomely gave me for my birthday.
The only problem with this top, as you can see, is its lack of elasticity on the band under the bust b/c it's not staying in place. Other than that...it's really cute and quite comfy.
I tried to do another modeling session when we got back and I realized it was askew in the original set, but they came out all overexposed and I think three sessions is just too much to ask, so here it is anyway.
Oh, and I eliminated the ties and replaced them with a button. I was dithering and when I looked at the FOs on ravelry it looked like people really didn't know what to do with the tie. Maybe the tie would have prevented the problem I am having though. I'm not sure. I might try to string some elastic through the band to keep it snug so it will stay in place. If I can do that without the elastic poking through, that's key. It's worth a shot, otherwise I'm going to constantly be fixing this while I'm wearing it and that's just no good.
Overall, I like it and it will be perfect for work in the summer because it is SO FREAKING COLD in our office. The new Brooks Farm Yarn, Willow, is fab and I ABSOLUTELY will use it to make something for the fall. The drape is just gorgeous!
ETA: I added elastic into the bind off edge at the bottom of the body where I picked up the stitches for the ribbing, it worked like a dream!
So glad you found a way to wear it comfortably, because you look MARVELOUS in it. Congratulations on a great job!
Posted by: Barbara-Kay | July 06, 2009 at 07:04 AM
Perhaps the weight of the tie would have helped weight the front down. Try sewing a coin on the inside of the band (or a drapery weight).
Posted by: Lorraine | July 06, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Very cute! Glad to hear the elastic trick worked. Great sandals, too. ;-)
Posted by: jodi | July 06, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Oh Yay - It looks great and the yarn color is perfect!! I'm so glad it worked out!
Posted by: Heather | July 06, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Super cute!! I love the color!
Posted by: Emily | July 06, 2009 at 08:38 PM
Perfect with that dress!
Posted by: trek | July 07, 2009 at 10:06 AM
I love it! It looks fabulous on you, and I'm glad that the elastic works :)
Posted by: Jocelyn | July 11, 2009 at 07:50 PM