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After a visit to my LYS, I found two sets of suitable buttons for Green Manon. Not being sure which pair to use, it was decided that I ought to use them all. A chopstick on a chopstick rest kind of look, but I love it.
Despite Manon designed by Norah Gaughan being beautiful and interesting to knit, I had reservation on how it would look on me and I decided to change the upper body section a bit. The focal point of the design is in the peplum and its geometric design, and they are kept as they are. Modifications are made on the rest of the design to make the ribbed band at waist level and hence make the upper body longer. Some details on the modification are the following: skip two rows of ribbing every 8 rows on panel sections, which meant 48 rows removed from the ribbed band. It sounds a lot smaller, actually too small. However, remember that the ribbed stitches tend to turn out looser than the stockinet stitches. It was the right amount being removed for me. Next, re-calculate the number of stitches picked up for the upper body, lengthen the upper body section below underarm to about 5.5 inches, and add 4 stitches along the side seams on upper body section to compensate for the narrowed ribbed band. More re-calculation required to match the front and back shoulder seams. Peace fleece I used is not a smooth yarn and it feels rather scratchy against the skin. This garment will be worn over a top or a blouse and I made sure that it has enough ease built in it. If it were knitted with soft and smooth yarn, it could be very nice with no or scant ease, like the version I knitted for my sister. When the weather gets a bit cooler, more photos will be added.
Addendum: Finally the weather and my schedule cooperated. With my DD1's help, I have some photos. Me wearing Green Manon and a back view. I tried on the terra cotta version for my sister. Here and here. Terra cotta Manon is very snag and its shoulder width is too small for me. Nevertheless, I think it can be a nice warm weather cardigan with cotton or silk yarns.
Very clever use ofthe two buttons! I like that quite a lot.
ReplyDeleteI love Norah Gaughan's designs, but I often wonder whether they would be flattering to my body. I have to learn to be better at the math so as to be able to recalculate, as you did here.
your manon turned out great - but that was just what I expected of you ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm eagerly waiting for pics with you inside - I'm sure the color suits you perfectly.
... and I need to add the books to my wishlist. bad you! ;)
Thanks, Kathleen and Katrin! Thanks goodness I am done with this jacket as the temperature went up quite high today even here in Boston: mid 90's in F, or about 34 degrees in C. And, I am not going to apologize for my 'bad' influence. :) I think Norah Gaughan is one of the most creative knit designers around today.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the designs that I want to make. I love yours!The color is fantastic. I'm starting to modify more and more the patterns to fit me better so I'm paying close attention to your recalculations...Thanks!
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