Autumn Rose finale.....

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It's done.....well, I think I'll give it a steam press to set it now that I know it fits. After steaming, I'll clean up the neckline steek and tack it down. But other than that, it's done!

I was trying to find something to wear with it -- the model in the book has an orange top underneath.......even though I love orange, did I have fine scoop neck orange camisole type top - NO!

Brown, yes
Turquoise, yes
Both look good in their own way.

It's funny how the shades in this sweater work with other colours.

DH loves it -- he said "finally, a figure flattering fair isle". Daisy seemed to like it too.....she loves getting her photo taken so here's one with Daisy.


OK, I'm not big on the photo thing, but I wanted anyone out there contemplating Autumn Rose to see that it does look ok on someone that isn't stick thin (I'm definitely not stick thin). It can be adjusted -- not so low a neckline, not as nipped in at the waist, whatever you want.

Next project? You'll have to wait until the next post when I hope to have a swatch to show you -- guess what -- it's not fair isle!!!

Comments

  1. RickiLynn21 August 2007 at 20:42

    Simply gorgeous Anne! It looks fabulous on you! Just wondering - do you find it scratchy? I'm thinking of wearing it over a scoopnecked tee to keep it away from my skin.

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  2. Anonymous21 August 2007 at 21:10

    It is magnificent, but do you think it would work with a v-neck? I'd look like a plucked chicken with so much front exposed!

    Linda M

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  3. Nancy21 August 2007 at 21:34

    Very nice! I wonder if I can find a cami....have a ton of tshirts, but no camis.... that is one gorgeous Autmn Rose.

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  4. Michelle21 August 2007 at 21:48

    Thank you for the wonderful photos! Its no great to see a finished piece on an actual body and not on a table or dressform. You look terrific! I love it! Very flattering. Hubby is right :)
    ps
    daisy looks good too

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  5. K2Karen21 August 2007 at 21:57

    The sweater is lovely--thanks for sharing. I have my two sleeves done and now I'm recommited to finishing this lovely sweater. BTW, it looks great on you and that skirt is the bomb.

    You know, with your coloring, a soft rose might look pretty underneath it.

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  6. Wannietta21 August 2007 at 22:15

    You did an amazing job Anne & it looks great on you! I think that this may be the fairisle for me - 'bout time I lost my steek virginity.

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  7. Sheila21 August 2007 at 22:20

    Beautiful job! I love it!!!!

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  8. jennsquared21 August 2007 at 23:14

    What a beautiful job you've done! This makes me want to make it even more... Although I am a little intimidated by the instructions... but hey, I'm an engineer, I'm sure I can figure out instructions! I can't wait to swatch!

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  9. junie21 August 2007 at 23:21

    Wow Anne, you look terrific in that sweater. Wow! Who knew you could be as glamorous as Rita Hayworth.

    You did a beautiful job. Just goregous on you. I gotta have one.
    Gee, if an Autumn Rose would do 1/2 of what it did for you, for me, I would be thrilled to pieces.

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  10. junie21 August 2007 at 23:23

    PS I meant gorgeous

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  11. miyamojo21 August 2007 at 23:34

    Oh Anne! YAY! Fabulous!
    It looks beautiful on you!
    Daisy looks like a model too!
    I like that you can wear different colors with it.
    Looks like you're ready to go out!
    My worries are no more! m:)

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  12. judy21 August 2007 at 23:44

    That looks beautiful! I love that sweater and found your blog because of it and have really enjoyed reading about your progress!

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  13. Garnprinzessin22 August 2007 at 03:34

    I absolutely love your sweater! And I love to read your advice at ravelry, too. Thank you!

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  14. vall22 August 2007 at 12:33

    It looks AWASOME!!!! Im not sure I could carry off a neck line that low.. you need atleast some boobs to do that lol... it looks faboulus on you!

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  15. Renee22 August 2007 at 12:42

    It's a masterpiece.

    I. Want. One. Right. Now.

    As soon as I'm finished the other project (which I am contemplaing names for) I am making one of those.

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  16. Romi22 August 2007 at 13:01

    Wow!!! I absolutely love it!!!

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  17. Lorraine22 August 2007 at 14:53

    Anne- It's perfect for your coloring.
    When is Daisy getting hers?

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  18. Addicted to Knitting22 August 2007 at 18:32

    its beautiful Is the steeking part hard,I ordered my kit.Never steeked before

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  19. Michelle B22 August 2007 at 22:22

    Yowza! You looking amazing in that sweater. Thank you for making it so we can see how it looks for real. I did frog back and follow the directions as written instead of second guessing myself and all is perfect now so I'm starting the first sleeve. Now I'm really jazzed to finish!

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  20. bev23 August 2007 at 09:19

    Fabulous Dahling, fabulous! It looks so good on you as well! What an awesome look. I am sure that when you wear it out and about, you will have people following you around trying to get a look at the tag inside so they can get one too! LOL What did Daisy think?

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  21. mamacate24 August 2007 at 23:32

    Anne, it's completely stunning. Thanks so much for giving me hope that a woman who is not a waif can look good (okay, GREAT) in that sweater. I'm knitting with even more excitement now.

    Can you tell us how much ease you used for the sweater? I hope mine looks half that good!

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  22. PassioKnits25 August 2007 at 15:51

    That sweater is exquisite! I loved it in the book, now I want to make it after seeing yours. Great job!

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  23. EllyMae26 August 2007 at 11:36

    Beautiful! I loved Eunny's too, but this colorway is more appealing to me, and I think it looks fabulous on a "real person." You must be thrilled with it. Great job.

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  24. Pam27 August 2007 at 20:13

    Really Beautiful! Now I'm MORE tempted by this sweater.

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  25. --Deb27 August 2007 at 21:34

    It looks gorgeous! Hope mine is as beautiful....

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  26. vanessa28 August 2007 at 10:07

    stunning!

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  27. Dr. Steph28 August 2007 at 10:11

    It's beautiful!

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  28. deirdre2 September 2007 at 07:32

    It's just beautiful, Anne - I have had this on my mental backburner for a while, but I think you may have pushed it to the front...

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  29. Anonymous2 September 2007 at 18:00

    beautiful!! =) - alicia

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  30. Marji10 October 2007 at 18:17

    Fabulous on you! Suits your coloring beautifully, and I agree with your dh, a fair isle that is figure flattering.

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  31. Katya19 October 2007 at 12:54

    Gorgeous!

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