tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post685124846792211115..comments2024-03-27T06:25:47.232-04:00Comments on Dayana Knits: Sunshine and Bobbles - Buckland Sweater in Rowan Alpaca ColourDayana Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193314551611780584noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-73862288906825641112014-01-21T14:19:36.652-05:002014-01-21T14:19:36.652-05:00I love your sunny yellow sweater Dayana! I am a &#...I love your sunny yellow sweater Dayana! I am a 'cannot wear yellow' person....in fact any colour with yellow in it like cream, orange, scarlet red, green, etc! But it does suit you....gorgeous! Esther Hartleyhttp://www.knittingwithrowan.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-39207604549751540912014-01-17T11:16:10.678-05:002014-01-17T11:16:10.678-05:00The book has no examples of the yellow knit up in ...The book has no examples of the yellow knit up in a garment, so the striping was a complete surprise to me as well. I really am glad there was the bright yolk-y color and not all mustard. Yes, one has to pick shoulder details carefully. My upper arm is the same width as my elbow, so I can get away with this stuff! I am doing another shoulder detail garment now, I'm an addict: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/460352393132069242/Dayana Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04193314551611780584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-16066440657894048972014-01-17T11:13:41.481-05:002014-01-17T11:13:41.481-05:00Oh, I love you thought my photos were the original...Oh, I love you thought my photos were the originals, hee hee, thank you! I find Rowan photos romantic and landscape-y, but often, they don't show any garment DETAILS and that drives me nuts. I guess that's my job, now, ha. If you ever dive into a Rowan pattern, we've got a "old Rowan pattern" KAL going in the Rowan Love group on Ravelry. There's some stunners in the vintage collection!Dayana Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04193314551611780584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-22217351838090165922014-01-17T11:11:32.974-05:002014-01-17T11:11:32.974-05:00Thanks, Jill, I always appreciate your comments! ...Thanks, Jill, I always appreciate your comments! Well, I do have to thank providence for my arms, when it comes to handknitting, because it looks good. HOWEVER, the whole reason I started knitting was because it is impossible for me to find sweaters (or coats, actually) with long enough arms! They seem to think that longer arms means you are a larger person, but I don't believe that at all. However, XXL usually fits my arm length, go figure?Dayana Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04193314551611780584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-11455150493639412014-01-17T11:09:23.355-05:002014-01-17T11:09:23.355-05:00Totally agree about the midriff - although thank y...Totally agree about the midriff - although thank you for saying that 36 is the "younger group", woohoo! For the record, those are hip-hugging jeans. I usually wear higher-waisted things with tops like this. I didn't lengthen the pattern though, so it is a good indicator of what the pattern will give! Glad you liked the post. :)Dayana Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04193314551611780584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-41051196782123793542014-01-15T09:32:43.286-05:002014-01-15T09:32:43.286-05:00Lovely sweater! I really like the subtle striping ...Lovely sweater! I really like the subtle striping effect. If I were browsing through the pattern book I'd have immediately dismissed that sweater design; bobbles and broad shoulder don't mix. But it looks really fun on you. And it's just the right, happy shade to brighten up midwinter.Heidihttp://www.makereadyblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-51834743636688314222014-01-14T11:07:01.554-05:002014-01-14T11:07:01.554-05:00It's so beautiful, Dayana! I thought your pho...It's so beautiful, Dayana! I thought your photos were from the Rowan book at first! I love the design, but you took it to a new level of fun with the yellow. I have never knit a Rowan pattern. I have several years worth of rowan magazines that I cherish, but I suppose when I ordered them I was a new knitter and so never tried one of the patterns. This looks cozy too. I love the subtle striping of the alpaca, too.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488626150901992145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-68631305270418845452014-01-14T09:32:51.910-05:002014-01-14T09:32:51.910-05:00Wow Dayana, you are amazing. The skinny arms look...Wow Dayana, you are amazing. The skinny arms look so good because you have such LOVELY arms, mine are like blown up balloons from the elbows up :) Still, they look better now than they did 2 years ago. The yellow looks amazing, what beautiful yarn, looks like I may have a new book to order come my birthday in May !! I am a hopeless case, I know. Love your blog :)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03057359591670444868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-10498186110005642422014-01-14T08:57:25.695-05:002014-01-14T08:57:25.695-05:00Great review on the yarn. It's beautiful. I ...Great review on the yarn. It's beautiful. I love the "Lively" sweater that you have posted also. Might have to try that one as it is a little longer to fit my taste. Those of us that don't have skinny little waists & are a little older don't like our mid sections showing quite like the younger group! :) Loved your post, it tells so much!Izzy's Owner!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16611570196716491381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-28434963923430373492014-01-14T08:47:27.936-05:002014-01-14T08:47:27.936-05:00Thank you! Humor is everything, I wish I had more...Thank you! Humor is everything, I wish I had more to give around. :)Dayana Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04193314551611780584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-25512218008022015502014-01-14T08:47:04.488-05:002014-01-14T08:47:04.488-05:00Yes, there seems to be a rather large, "I can...Yes, there seems to be a rather large, "I can't wear yellow" camp. I will just have to count myself lucky and blind everyone around me, ha! Which pattern are you making, may I ask?Dayana Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04193314551611780584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-50029518571047047652014-01-14T06:49:45.453-05:002014-01-14T06:49:45.453-05:00What a great post - beautiful yarn, pattern and wo...What a great post - beautiful yarn, pattern and workwomanship. Even a bit of humor!<br />jsdknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08757888184896760436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756650113719377578.post-67793317011486672862014-01-14T02:46:11.666-05:002014-01-14T02:46:11.666-05:00I'm knitting a pattern from a different Rowan ...I'm knitting a pattern from a different Rowan book at the moment. I agree their patterns and yarn are lovely. My item also seems to be on the big side, so I will remember that about Rowan patterns in future. I tend to avoid yellow, but can see that it will look perfect when you want something cheerful.Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398380737025120541noreply@blogger.com