I’ve had very little time to knit the past four or five days, but I did manage to finish the second sleeve of Mermaid and finally finish this project. I’ve even worn it. Indeed, I probably shouldn’t have photographed it after it wadding it up and letting it sit in my car for two days, but such is life. (I could have given it a light steam, but I had so little time to post I didn’t. My bad.)
This is one of those garments that looks best while it is being worn because of the way it moves and drapes. Half-naked Lucy just doesn’t give the same effect. Nevertheless, here is my completed Mermaid.
From Susan — I think I like your Mermaid better than mine — it would go so cute with jeans. Mine is shades of gray with pale pink accents and so it is nice, but not as versatile perhaps. The grass is always greener!!
Comment by lv2knit — October 17, 2007 @ 1:06 pm
Sally, this is really lovely. Take a picture of it on you! Lucy is darling, but I would love to see it on flesh and blood.
Comment by Peggy — October 17, 2007 @ 1:09 pm
Mermaid is beautiful.
Comment by Gale — October 17, 2007 @ 1:21 pm
Beautiful! Very inspiring. Where were you able to obtain the kit? I’ve repeatedly searched Hanne Falkenberg’s website and can’t figure that part out.
Comment by victoria — October 17, 2007 @ 1:41 pm
This is a simply elegant jacket. It seems to be inspired by Elizabeth Zimmerman, but more styled and tailored than her designs. I’d also love to see it in action.
Comment by LaurieM — October 17, 2007 @ 2:00 pm
Very elegant and beautiful!
Comment by AuntieAnn — October 17, 2007 @ 2:06 pm
OOOOH! I want. It is perfect. Your taste is as exquisite as your knitting. Where can I order one for myself?
Comment by Astrid — October 17, 2007 @ 2:31 pm
That is so beautiful.
Comment by Cathi — October 17, 2007 @ 2:43 pm
Dare I say it? Looks like the project went SWIMMINGLY!
(swimmingly- mermaid… get it?)
Sorry! It was just dangling there…. 😉
Beautiful sweater!
Comment by Cindy/Snid — October 17, 2007 @ 2:45 pm
Looks fabulous, Sally.
Comment by Marina — October 17, 2007 @ 2:45 pm
And it matches your couch, hee hee, cool! Seriously, it’s wonderful.
Comment by Tamara — October 17, 2007 @ 2:52 pm
Gorgeous.
Love that it matches the sofa. lol
And if that is your definition of wrinkled, I am in SO much trouble with the anti-wrinkle police.
Comment by Tiny Tyrant — October 17, 2007 @ 2:53 pm
Your Mermaid is the very first one I’ve seen that I actually like! Nice job!
Comment by Nancy — October 17, 2007 @ 2:54 pm
What a gorgeous piece of knitting and of design!
Comment by kmkat — October 17, 2007 @ 2:54 pm
Vraiment superbe ! Bravo.
Comment by Dorothée — October 17, 2007 @ 4:21 pm
That is an absolutely gorgeous jacket!
Comment by Doris — October 17, 2007 @ 4:56 pm
It is gorgeous. Of course, you know that already. I covet this.
Comment by Karen — October 17, 2007 @ 5:37 pm
Just beautiful, but I’d also like to see it on you…
Comment by Deirdre — October 17, 2007 @ 8:09 pm
so stunning!
Comment by katomliz — October 17, 2007 @ 8:31 pm
Just beautiful! Always nice work! Even with the car creases Haha!
I see the 4/5 days of not knitting didn’t hurt you!
Comment by Stacey_CrimsonPurl — October 17, 2007 @ 8:36 pm
Oh my! It’s stunning. 🙂
Comment by Romi — October 17, 2007 @ 9:14 pm
WOW she is just beautiful. I would die for your knitting skills.
Comment by Thomasean — October 17, 2007 @ 9:51 pm
Beautiful!
Comment by Michele with one "L" — October 18, 2007 @ 8:21 am
It’s beautiful — and looks really wearable as well! Congratulations.
Comment by Pam — October 18, 2007 @ 11:52 am
Sally- Remember that commercial? “Ask any mermaid you happen to see, what’s the best tuna?
Chicken of The Sea”.
That’s the nicest Mermaid I’ve seen- I love the colors.
Comment by Lorraine — October 18, 2007 @ 1:36 pm
Gorgeous colours and beautifully knit. Beauuuuuutiful.
Comment by Soo — October 18, 2007 @ 2:43 pm
Absolutely beautiful – your mermaid makes me want to make one too! Those colors are the best I’ve seen out there!!!
As always, your knitting makes me aspire to knit more. Thanks for all the inspirations :o)
Comment by Betsy — October 18, 2007 @ 2:54 pm
Wow, a true inspiration, as always.
Gorgeous!
Comment by Nicole — October 18, 2007 @ 8:54 pm
What a beautiful sweater!!
Comment by Nancy — October 18, 2007 @ 10:43 pm
You did such an awsome job on this jacket. It is stunning. Wear it with pride!
Comment by WPGGAL — October 19, 2007 @ 10:29 am
Those colors make it look so sophisticated. Lovely.
Comment by Theresa — October 19, 2007 @ 1:04 pm
Lovely jacket!
Comment by Lia — October 21, 2007 @ 1:27 am