fabulous forties fair isle...

 

 This sweater is the most ambitious fair isle project that I've ever attempted.

I'm very pleased with the results!

The pattern is from the Fall/Winter 2009 issue of Debbie Bliss Knitting magazine.

In case you haven't noticed Debbie Bliss is my very favorite knitwear designer.

I especially love the vintage style designs she favors.

This one ticks all the boxes for me.

1940s : Yep.

Pretty color palette (Ash grey & dreamy pastels) : Uh-huh.

British: Yeah, did I mention she's an English designer?

Wooly goodness: You better believe it. I used Knit Picks' Palette Wool

(Have I ever told you how much I adore natural fibers? *Especially wool & cotton* Why bother taking the time to make something if you're not gonna do it the old fashioned way!?) 

 I just love the sweet peter pan collar.

(Probably my favorite of all the collars.)

With the fair isle motif to boot!

 

 And...

What is a new sweater without a new skirt to go with it?

I had some grey corduroy in my stash that fit the bill.

 

 

 

 Here it is from the back - cute little pleats!

At first I was afraid of the puffy sleeves...

(since I have rather beefy arms & wide shoulders)

but I decided just to own it & wear it loud and proud!

:P 

A big thanks to my sister Aimee for taking most of the pics.

It's really hard to take them yourself! :D

 

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Oh, and one last thing. Anyone who may be thinking of enquiring:

NO. I will not knit you one. ;)

hee hee

 

Tootle-oo!

Miss Michelle ^_^