For YEARS every sweater I made was too small for me. But as luck would have it (not lucky for me), they always seemed to fit ma petite soeur (my little sister). Tres petite soeur. Sally is 5′ 4″ and I am 5′ 10″. So, I would make a sweater. It would not fit. I would give it to Surly. I would reknit the sweater. It would fit. Not very efficient!!
I learned a lot as I went along and eventually my sweaters would usually fit on the first try (unless my weight fluctuation threw me a curve, but that’s another issue entirely!). However, I recently wore a sweater to work (Alexandria Cardigan by Connie Chang) that was just too small. Too tight. Sleeves WAY too short. One more for Sally!!
As luck would have it (lucky for me), Sally had recently finished a wrap called Claire de Lune by Carol Sunday. When she tried it on, it overwhelmed her petite frame.
The idea of a swap was born. Sally brought her Claire de Lune with her and we exchanged our ill fitting projects. I really lucked out! Her Claire de Lune is fabulous.
Knit out of Classic Elite Firefly (75% rayon, 25% linen, 155 yds to 50 gms, color 7706 Linum), it looks like linen and has wonderful drape. I loved wearing it to Yarnover!! The lace pattern is gorgeous and can be dressed up or down.
I really enjoyed wearing something I did not knit myself. What a treat!!
Each of us got a great deal!
Comment by surly — May 2, 2014 @ 8:39 pm
“Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters ….” Win/win, I declare~!
Comment by Catherine S. — May 2, 2014 @ 10:18 pm
You both scored!
Thanks for the heads-up on Claire de Lune. That’s a gorgeous lace, but I’m only 5’3″ myself, so if Sally felt overwhelmed in it. . .
Comment by stashdragon — May 3, 2014 @ 11:49 am
I’ve been trying to decide which swap gift I like better but I can’t choose ~ they’re both fantastic!
win-win if ever there was one!
Comment by Melissa — May 3, 2014 @ 11:51 pm
Congrats on your ribbon at MDSW! Was looking through the winners yesterday and saw a very familiar pattern hanging on the wall….HEY that’s a Rainey Sister creation! Looks even better in person than on the blog-congrats!!!!
Comment by Suzanne — May 4, 2014 @ 8:50 am
Yay!! Sharing is caring, right? 🙂
Comment by Lisle — May 6, 2014 @ 4:07 pm
How sweet is that?!
Comment by twinsetellen — May 6, 2014 @ 10:56 pm
Both sweaters are gorgeous, but the stitch design on the Claire de Lune—OMG so beautiful! I’m in awe.
Comment by Elizabeth — May 12, 2014 @ 12:07 am
Dear RaineySisters
I have been trying to purchase a copy of the Alexandria Cardigan but it doesn’t seem to be available. Can you assist me with obtaining a copy?
Thanks in anticipation
Sharon
Australia
Comment by Sharon — September 19, 2022 @ 9:52 am