I am so pleased to present my newest pattern, Giselle, which will be available exclusively through Stitch Diva Studios.
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.
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.
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.
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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Posted by recipe | June 4, 2008 7:00 AM
Posted on June 4, 2008 07:00
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.
Posted by maryse | November 9, 2007 5:04 AM
Posted on November 9, 2007 05:04
Stunning!
Posted by Delica | October 24, 2007 1:48 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 13:48
Beautiful! Just one more thing to add to my "to do" list.
Posted by Patty | October 20, 2007 6:38 AM
Posted on October 20, 2007 06:38
Stunning garment, and you look amazing in it!
Posted by AmyP | October 20, 2007 4:58 AM
Posted on October 20, 2007 04:58
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 !!
Posted by SylvChezPlum | October 19, 2007 11:03 AM
Posted on October 19, 2007 11:03
Giselle is wonderful, gorgeous, fantastic! You are a great designer!
Posted by Monika | October 19, 2007 8:35 AM
Posted on October 19, 2007 08:35
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! :)
Posted by Ruinwen | October 19, 2007 7:25 AM
Posted on October 19, 2007 07:25
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 :)
Posted by connie | October 18, 2007 9:57 AM
Posted on October 18, 2007 09:57
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 :)
Posted by Amber | October 18, 2007 8:17 AM
Posted on October 18, 2007 08:17
well done! I look forward to seeing the other versions too -- congratulations!
Posted by kristi | October 18, 2007 6:57 AM
Posted on October 18, 2007 06:57
Beautiful!
Posted by Susan | October 17, 2007 8:58 PM
Posted on October 17, 2007 20:58
PRETTY, PRETTY, PRETTY
SEXY, SEXY, SEXY
i will say no more.
Posted by edna Hart | October 17, 2007 4:48 PM
Posted on October 17, 2007 16:48
Frit Froo! You and the sweater are so beautiful!
Posted by Therese | October 17, 2007 2:18 PM
Posted on October 17, 2007 14:18
Now that's hot! I'm just trying to see what the green thingy is on the front.
Posted by Leslie | October 17, 2007 11:57 AM
Posted on October 17, 2007 11:57
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. :-)
Posted by Crystal | October 16, 2007 7:20 PM
Posted on October 16, 2007 19:20
Very Lady of the Castle. It looks really good on you. :)
Posted by Francesca | October 16, 2007 1:15 PM
Posted on October 16, 2007 13:15
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!
Posted by Jesh | October 16, 2007 11:22 AM
Posted on October 16, 2007 11:22
Congrats, Marnie! The pattern is beautiful in all three versions. Now I just need to learn to crochet!
Posted by mick | October 16, 2007 8:59 AM
Posted on October 16, 2007 08:59
The pattern is gorgeous and so are you!
So excited for when it's available!
Posted by Arianne | October 16, 2007 6:09 AM
Posted on October 16, 2007 06:09
Wow, that's lovely!
I think Mum will like it enough to knit one up! I better go show her this.
Posted by Ginger aka Beethoven | October 16, 2007 5:25 AM
Posted on October 16, 2007 05:25
Yay, it's here! Drop-dead gorgeous.
Posted by Lee Ann | October 16, 2007 1:34 AM
Posted on October 16, 2007 01:34
Both you and the sweater are gorgeous! Congrats on another gorgeous design!
Posted by Jenna | October 15, 2007 11:03 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 23:03
I really love it, and it looks great on you!
Posted by Katherine | October 15, 2007 9:47 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 21:47
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. ;)
Posted by HibiscuitsGirl | October 15, 2007 9:19 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 21:19
Stunning
Completely and utterly stunning
Posted by Jamie | October 15, 2007 8:51 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 20:51
It's just exquisite - I'll definitely be knitting it! And you look really beautiful in those photos.
Posted by Elizabeth | October 15, 2007 6:05 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 18:05
Beautiful pattern - so feminine and lovely!
Posted by Bliss | October 15, 2007 4:51 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 16:51
That is just lovely.
Posted by Janice in GA | October 15, 2007 3:36 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 15:36
Marnie, both the pattern and the pictures are just fantastic! Kudos to you!
Posted by Jen. | October 15, 2007 2:22 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 14:22
How lovely! The colors, the draping the fit...just lovely.
Posted by mk | October 15, 2007 2:10 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 14:10
Another beautiful pattern! Or patternS, I should say! Congratulations! What a great way to dress up a simple outfit and feel like a princess.
Posted by disentangled | October 15, 2007 1:55 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 13:55
This is such a beautifully "Marnie" pattern...so romantic and gorgeous. And I love the variations!
Posted by Nonnahs | October 15, 2007 12:52 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 12:52
Gorgeous!
Nice sweater, too. ;^) Looking forward to the pattern.
Posted by Cookie | October 15, 2007 12:38 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 12:38
Oh I love it....and you look stunning in it!
Posted by Gudrun | October 15, 2007 12:36 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 12:36
Beautiful.
Posted by Saralyn | October 15, 2007 12:28 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 12:28
gorgeous!!! i love that there will be three variations. and you look very pretty too.
Posted by kat | October 15, 2007 12:06 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 12:06
OMG it's gorgeous!!! I'll be one of the first in line for that. I especially like the sleeves. Very cute!
Posted by Hattie | October 15, 2007 11:30 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 11:30
Wow! Truly incredible.
Posted by bellamoden | October 15, 2007 11:15 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 11:15
Wow! Truly incredible.
Posted by bellamoden | October 15, 2007 11:14 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 11:14
Hubba hubba! ;)
Marnie, another beautiful pattern - your designs always look so current yet vintage-y and pretty. Congratulations!
Posted by Mary-Heather | October 15, 2007 10:29 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 10:29
I love how the colors came out in that first picture. I will keep my eye out for this one.
Posted by loopylulu | October 15, 2007 10:05 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 10:05
What a beautiful pattern. Looking forward to being able to knit it.
Posted by Megan | October 15, 2007 10:01 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 10:01
The first photo is absolutely stunning. Of course the cardigan is pretty too :)
Posted by ysolda | October 15, 2007 9:42 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 09:42
so lovely! and the setting is perfect. congrats on a beautiful design.
Posted by heather | October 15, 2007 9:35 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 09:35
Absolutely beautiful - both the pattern and the photos!
Posted by Kate | October 15, 2007 9:26 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 09:26
Perfectly lovely. I remember you mentioned your mom hasn't been happy with pictures of you; these ought to thrill her.
Posted by Cher | October 15, 2007 9:26 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 09:26
Perfectly lovely. I remember you mentioned your mom hasn't been happy with pictures of you; these ought to thrill her.
Posted by Cher | October 15, 2007 9:25 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 09:25
Beautiful - knit, model & setting! You must be a dancer of classical ballet, yes?
Posted by meg | October 15, 2007 9:23 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 09:23
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.
Posted by Amanda | October 15, 2007 9:19 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 09:19
wolf whistle.
congrats!
Posted by minnie | October 15, 2007 9:15 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 09:15
you could not be more beautiful - love the red and silver -
Posted by dhyana rose | October 15, 2007 9:07 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 09:07
Oh lovely lovely! I can't wait!
Posted by Kristin | October 15, 2007 8:56 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 08:56
Sexy! I hope it's a big seller!
You make me wish that I had a waist... LOL.
Posted by June | October 15, 2007 8:55 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 08:55
You look like a Rennaisance goddess in that new sweater!
Beautiful!
Posted by Jody | October 15, 2007 8:53 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 08:53
Positively gorgeous. Congratulations!!
Posted by mel | October 15, 2007 8:36 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 08:36
The sweater is classic and feminine and flirty and I'm completely crazy about it, and the photos are absolutely beautiful!
Posted by alyson | October 15, 2007 8:18 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 08:18
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!
Posted by Hanna | October 15, 2007 8:13 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 08:13
Gorgeous! Both you AND the pattern!
Posted by Lesley | October 15, 2007 8:11 AM
Posted on October 15, 2007 08:11