When I first found Schmeebot's blog, I came for the Waffles, but even now that the photogenic golden has moved away, I enjoy my regular fix of delightful images. Recently, though, she gave me even more reason to love her blog, she's a member of the Axis of Evo. Woohoo!
Once I mentioned my interest in joining the brigade, she challenged me to a hot-pants-design-off. Well, that makes it sound a little more competitive than it is. Really we're just both designing some boy shorts and I'll be offering the pattern for free. Yipee!
Here's my initial sketch.
And Schmee's great sketch is here.
I've code named this pattern, "Asses of Evo" but I'll need a more family friendly name for the final pattern.
The pattern will be worked in Elann Esprit in "Coffee Bean" and "Pecan" to be a sort of inverse of Charles Darwin's original drawing. I also picked up some "Wine" and "Natural" that I might use to knit a second pair, if the first come out well enough. For those who don't want to order from Elann, Esprit is the same as Cascade Fixation.
Surely, you are all awaiting, with bated breath, a chance to knit up some evolution themed hot pants, right? RIGHT? Sure you are.
Also, on a somewhat related note, I plan to do a new tutorial, sometime soon, on colorizing your sketches in Photoshop and using the program to play around with color combination.
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Comments (23)
As for the makeup bit? I TOTALLY feel you. I’ve never really felt the need to wear makeup on a daily basis. Not only is it expensive but it’s tiring to do so I don’t either.
Posted by charlesl | December 16, 2009 2:21 PM
Posted on December 16, 2009 14:21
Evolution themed hot pants? BRING IT ON!
(I've got a terrible, ugly, fat ass, but I'd totally wear those! At home of course...under clothes. In a paper bag!)
Posted by Emilie | September 10, 2008 9:04 AM
Posted on September 10, 2008 09:04
Wow.. sexy underpants in the making!
We love your Blog so much that we have nominated you for an award!
Posted by Ginger aka Beethoven | September 10, 2008 5:28 AM
Posted on September 10, 2008 05:28
those are awesome.
Posted by maryse | September 6, 2008 9:19 AM
Posted on September 6, 2008 09:19
The hotties are just too cute!
Knitters unite!
All of us with wide assets can change the world!
Posted by gail reiter | September 5, 2008 2:23 PM
Posted on September 5, 2008 14:23
You know I'm up for some hot pants and that if you were somehow to get them off the needles way fast I would even model them nine months pregnant for you. :) That is the great thing about boudoir wear - it really doesn't matter how your tookie lookies - it's all in good fun. Personally, I think Asses of Evo should stay. Family friendly, family schmendly!
Posted by Julia | September 4, 2008 7:47 AM
Posted on September 4, 2008 07:47
I'm too old & too chunky to wear hot pants but I can really see wearing them around the house or to bed with a tank top in hot weather. I love the design & I love the whole Darwinian theme.
Posted by Donna | September 3, 2008 7:14 PM
Posted on September 3, 2008 19:14
love.
Posted by j. | September 3, 2008 1:20 PM
Posted on September 3, 2008 13:20
If those hotpants will make my tush look as good as your sketch, sign me up. Hell, I'd wear it regardless. Can't wait for this pattern.
Posted by winnie | September 3, 2008 11:08 AM
Posted on September 3, 2008 11:08
woohoo, marnie! woman after my own heart.
perhaps you could show us how to sketch (like a star) before the colorizing?
Posted by schmee | September 3, 2008 11:08 AM
Posted on September 3, 2008 11:08
I can't wait for this pattern! I have been wanting to knit Allusion again and a pair of hotpants to go with it is just what I need!
Posted by Amanda | September 3, 2008 10:29 AM
Posted on September 3, 2008 10:29
One: hee! I'm already in love with these shorts!
Two: I think MJ nailed it. How could anyone not love a pattern called "Asse(t)s of Evo"?
Three: IME, Esprit is *similar* to Fixation, but did not have as much snap back power. I do like and use both, but that's just a tip for anyone who may be listening.
Posted by Cher | September 3, 2008 10:00 AM
Posted on September 3, 2008 10:00
Oh wow! So cool. Thanks for the great design and I can't wait to see these knitted up!
Posted by Lisa | September 3, 2008 9:18 AM
Posted on September 3, 2008 09:18
LOVE them! And the name! Although I understand your desire to change it... Darwin was the best. And I'm psyched for the colorizing tutorial -- it sounds useful, although I use the Gimp, because it's free, but maybe I can translate.
Posted by Margit | September 3, 2008 8:03 AM
Posted on September 3, 2008 08:03
Leave it to you to comw up with lil' shorts that actually tempt me. Sadly, my current state of ass affairs isn't worthy of such cute shorts, but this will give me extra incentive!
Posted by Nonnahs | September 3, 2008 7:44 AM
Posted on September 3, 2008 07:44
I was highly amused when I read about this over at schmeebot/flickr -- I may need a pair of evo hot pants ;)
Posted by jess | September 3, 2008 5:56 AM
Posted on September 3, 2008 05:56
Those are too cute! I think Darwin would love it...I'm glad your having fun with the design! :)
Posted by Ruinwen | September 3, 2008 5:31 AM
Posted on September 3, 2008 05:31
Way to emphasize the assets. I love it!
Posted by MJ | September 3, 2008 12:23 AM
Posted on September 3, 2008 00:23
Can't wait for the photoshop lesson, that's so generous of you!!
Posted by Helene | September 3, 2008 12:14 AM
Posted on September 3, 2008 00:14
I like the original name, actually - although I *might* have a little trouble selling it to my mom...
:D
Posted by Eileen Maloney | September 2, 2008 11:07 PM
Posted on September 2, 2008 23:07
yesssssss.
Posted by Emily | September 2, 2008 10:06 PM
Posted on September 2, 2008 22:06
I was just about to say I really love the look of that sketch :) I look VERY forward to that tut!
Posted by pixIe | September 2, 2008 9:14 PM
Posted on September 2, 2008 21:14
go booty shorts. i will squeeze my ass into a pair of these in order to support evolution. cannot wait.
Posted by mamie | September 2, 2008 9:13 PM
Posted on September 2, 2008 21:13