A short revisit

I wanted to mention a couple of tiny pet peeves; these are not on the order of chronic lateness (my own or someone else's), crazy drivers, or even PMS headaches or frizzy hair.  No, these are niggling concerns--yet nagging nonetheless.  First:  the tendency of drapey and/or fine gauge sweaters to show the outlines of hardware such as belt loops, belts, snaps or buttons (and I'm sorry, but I refuse to wear leggings under everything); second, the tendency of many sweaters to hang shapelessly at the small of the back (which is after all part of the waist).  These are two reasons I really like how the Chinese Lace pullover fits; the lace has enough relief and texture, plus a slight flare, which combine to conceal the tops of jeans very nicely (and yes, even the dreaded muffin top--not saying that I have one, but...); and the ribbing and side waist decreases and increases give a shapely fit, even at the small of the back.

And this?  A gorgeous version of Chinese Lace, from Angelika, in Germany; it puts my own to shame.  Thanks, Angelika!

Comments

[Rachel]

I absolutely adore this pattern, and I remember seeing it for the first time when I was looking for other Cotone Egitto projects on Ravelry.

It must be really fun to see your pattern come to life on others' needles! I have it in my long-term queue myself.

[connie]

That's a very lovely version, though I prefer the color of your original. How fun to see others knitting up your designs! So far, I've had a few, but some were changed so much that they were pretty much unidentifiable. I'm glad knitters were able to take my pattern and run with their own ideas, but it would be a lot of fun to see more faithful renditions too!

Hope you're well!

[mel]

That is a lovely version - I've always loved this pattern!!

[Maud]

A beautiful version of your lovely pattern!

[Joanna]

Ooh, thanks for reminding me again that I want to make this sweater at some point. :) Funny, I have the same small-of-the-back pet peeve as you -- never realized it bothered anyone else!

[Monica]

Both versions are beautiful, but I really like the pink one best!