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Giselle

I am so pleased to present my newest pattern, Giselle, which will be available exclusively through Stitch Diva Studios.

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The pattern is currently in the tech editing stage, in Donna Druchunas' capable hands. After that, it goes to layout and then the pattern will be available for order.

Jennifer asked me to model the garment so I met with her, near her home and we shot over two days. I have the first day's shoot up at my Flickr account. I'll have the second day's shoot, shortly in the same location. Check out a couple of the outtakes at the end of the set.

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The garment is modeled in three variations; an all knit version (orange), a knit and crochet version (red and silver-mo betta pictures to come) and a cropped version in knit and crochet (to come, in brown and teal.) However, the knitter can work any of the styles in a single color or in two colors and may work knit or crochet trim in any combination.

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This design is based on a piece I've called, The Wedding Cardi, which I knit for myself back in 2005, for a friend's wedding.

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It was knit in a discontinued yarn, and well before I had a firm grasp of pattern writing. I had it as set dressing for one of my episodes of Knitty Gritty and have continued to receive requests for a pattern, since. I hope that this ends up being a popular pattern. I'll let you know when it's available for purchase.

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Comments (59)

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sorry i'm way behind in my blog reading.

you are gorgeous in those photos. i'm sure you're gorgeous all of the time of course.

Beautiful! Just one more thing to add to my "to do" list.

AmyP:

Stunning garment, and you look amazing in it!

Of course she didn't need a model when she could have you.. Wow, both the design and the pictures are Gorgeous !! And it's so nice to see those beautiful sleeves into an actual pattern !!

and btw, the skirt looks also purrfect !!

Giselle is wonderful, gorgeous, fantastic! You are a great designer!

Oh I am so glad you made this 'cuz I have loved that wedding cardi forever and Giselle is even prettier (if that is possible)! I love the sleeves and trim! You look just like a woodland nymph! :)

Beautiful sweater, Marnie. Unfortunately, as a small busted, short waisted person, it would look ridiculous on me, but I can see it looking good on a lot of other people. My favorite is the red and silver version. Congrats :)

I love it! Man, I can't wait to be able to knit for myself again, instead of for pattern samples..THIS is on the list :)

well done! I look forward to seeing the other versions too -- congratulations!

Susan:

Beautiful!

PRETTY, PRETTY, PRETTY
SEXY, SEXY, SEXY

i will say no more.

Therese:

Frit Froo! You and the sweater are so beautiful!

Now that's hot! I'm just trying to see what the green thingy is on the front.

Oh. My. Gosh. It's gorgeous and amazing and I love it! I am going to have to push everything back for this one. I'm going to be daydreaming about yarns already, although I have no idea of the yarn weight needed. :-)

Very Lady of the Castle. It looks really good on you. :)

Jesh:

That's funny, I was just admiring your wedding cardi on Ravelry and wishing you had a pattern for it when I saw this. :) Gorgeous!

mick:

Congrats, Marnie! The pattern is beautiful in all three versions. Now I just need to learn to crochet!

Arianne:

The pattern is gorgeous and so are you!

So excited for when it's available!

Wow, that's lovely!
I think Mum will like it enough to knit one up! I better go show her this.

Yay, it's here! Drop-dead gorgeous.

Both you and the sweater are gorgeous! Congrats on another gorgeous design!

I really love it, and it looks great on you!

You're a wood nymph! I knew it!

When I grow up, I want to be like you, all writing patterns and being gorgeous and stuff. ;)

Stunning

Completely and utterly stunning

It's just exquisite - I'll definitely be knitting it! And you look really beautiful in those photos.

Beautiful pattern - so feminine and lovely!

That is just lovely.

Jen.:

Marnie, both the pattern and the pictures are just fantastic! Kudos to you!

mk:

How lovely! The colors, the draping the fit...just lovely.

Another beautiful pattern! Or patternS, I should say! Congratulations! What a great way to dress up a simple outfit and feel like a princess.

This is such a beautifully "Marnie" pattern...so romantic and gorgeous. And I love the variations!

Gorgeous!

Nice sweater, too. ;^) Looking forward to the pattern.

Oh I love it....and you look stunning in it!

kat:

gorgeous!!! i love that there will be three variations. and you look very pretty too.

Hattie:

OMG it's gorgeous!!! I'll be one of the first in line for that. I especially like the sleeves. Very cute!

Wow! Truly incredible.

Wow! Truly incredible.

Hubba hubba! ;)

Marnie, another beautiful pattern - your designs always look so current yet vintage-y and pretty. Congratulations!

I love how the colors came out in that first picture. I will keep my eye out for this one.

What a beautiful pattern. Looking forward to being able to knit it.

The first photo is absolutely stunning. Of course the cardigan is pretty too :)

so lovely! and the setting is perfect. congrats on a beautiful design.

Kate:

Absolutely beautiful - both the pattern and the photos!

Cher:

Perfectly lovely. I remember you mentioned your mom hasn't been happy with pictures of you; these ought to thrill her.

Cher:

Perfectly lovely. I remember you mentioned your mom hasn't been happy with pictures of you; these ought to thrill her.

meg:

Beautiful - knit, model & setting! You must be a dancer of classical ballet, yes?

What a gorgeous design! The sleeves...that neckline...the beautiful model...Words can't do this one justice! I cannot wait until this pattern comes out.

wolf whistle.

congrats!

you could not be more beautiful - love the red and silver -

Kristin:

Oh lovely lovely! I can't wait!

June:

Sexy! I hope it's a big seller!

You make me wish that I had a waist... LOL.

Jody:

You look like a Rennaisance goddess in that new sweater!

Beautiful!

mel:

Positively gorgeous. Congratulations!!

The sweater is classic and feminine and flirty and I'm completely crazy about it, and the photos are absolutely beautiful!

I really love this pattern. It's gorgeous and romantic without being frilly (I think it might be the rich, strong colors). Shaped perfectly. And very wearable -- we'll all look forward to its release!

Gorgeous! Both you AND the pattern!

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