Dot, dot, dot*

I have never been much of a fashion plate.  More like a "fashion don't".  I don't much like shopping and am likely to indulge in this diversion infrequently leading to a wardrobe that would be considered out of style if there had been any style to start with.  Couple this lack of fashion sense with the fact that I have the fashion sensibilities of a three year old. striped tights?  you should see my collection!  Those photos from Interweave of knitwear and crinolin that everyone mocks?  I try to figure out how I could get away with wearing that without people making fun of me.  My friend Lisa (who has acted as personal shopper when I needed a formal dress, pulling things off the rack and bringing them to me in the dressing room) used to threaten that she was going to submit me as a candidate for What Not to Wear.

I worried when I picked this sweater back up that it was an ill choice for someone like me.  You see, the model is rather small in the bust and well, I am not.  And yet, I decided to finish it anyway.  But sometime in between starting this and finishing it, I learned the secret of the camisole.  I was at an Ann Taylor in Vermont and a helpful clerk made the comment that the sweater I was rejecting because it was so low cut would look super cute with a camisole.

The camisole is what saved this piece for me -- I am fairly pleased with how it came out although I might have made it a smidgen longer if I had to do it all over again.

• Pattern:  Polka Purl Dots by Veronik Avery (Interweave Knits, Spring 2004)
• Yarn:  Endless Summer Collection Sonata from Elann color 2499
• Started:  summer 2004
• Finished:  30 August 2007
• Notes:  I learned how to make a tubular cast on and cast off with this pattern (and actually understand the tubular cast off).  I also learned to check how long the finishing instructions are on any pattern I might be starting.

*hopefully that isn't some cleverly constructed Morse coded come-on that will get me arrested

Comments

[Elspeth]

You look absolutely wonderful! Va va voom!

[Wendy]

I totally love the way the photo shoot turned out! And where did you ever find that knock out gorgous model??? She must have cost you a fortune! Very stylish I think.

[Bridget]

It looks great - that color is really a good one on you!

[ann]

Jasmine - it's wonderful!! I love the second picture - I can just imagine the sassy look on your face.

bet you're happy to knock this off your list!!

[Your K1T2 pal]

I love the sweater. If I had the patience, I would want to try this pattern.

[Bill the traveling salesman]

dot dot dot is Morse Code for the letter "S". Is there more to the story? Does "S" stand for Senator? Nice use of 'a touch of red' in the photos.

[Kat]

Looks great!

[isel]

Whoa!! It looks perfect, Jas. We miss you. :)

[jessie]

I love it. I am trying to learn to work the camisole, especially since I feel like all tops are too short now (because waistlines are low). But by the time I get the hang of the camisole, it will be long out of fashion.

You've hit it just right!

[Phyl]

Wow! You look fabulous. I adore all my camisoles. J Jill has some fabulous ones. Very soft!

[Sneaksleep]

Woo hoo! I *knew* you'd conquer those loooong finishing instructions. And you look GREAT in it!

[canknitian]

Looks great! Love the idea of a morse code pick up line! :)

[eva]

Very stylish - I love it! You didn't wear this to the Harlot's signing, did you? I thought I saw someone in a blue wrap sweater.

Sorry I missed you there, in any case.

[Paula]

The finished top looks great, love the colour. Your photo shoot photos are too funny...

[Wanda]

Wow, you look great!