Minty Green (AKA Apricot) Jacket
October 6th, 2005
Here she is!
Pattern: Jacke in Apricot (or Apricot Jacket) from Rebecca No. 27.
Yarn: Cotton Ease in Mint.
Needles: Addi Turbos size 8.
Started: September 13th, 2005
Finished: October 5th, 2005
Click here for a pic of the back.
Click me for a buttoned up shot.
Click me for a side view.
I actually wore it today…It did stretch out a bit, which is good. It’s not really all that small, I guess. I think it’s supposed to fit snuggly. It just really accentuates a certain part of the female anatomy, one in which I am very self consious 
. I like it best unbuttoned.
This was such an easy knit. The pattern was a tiny bit difficult to understand, but once you understand the logic behind the design it’s very easy to figure out, I think. I really like the design. Very stylish and fun. I think this would look really good in black. But, then, I think everything looks better in black. I just kind of felt like knitting something a bit more colorful than what I’m used to. And this is definately bright and colorful.
I hate these pictures of me in this sweater, tho. ugh! I will need to work on more flattering poses .
Entry Filed under: Apricot Jacket
10 Comments
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Karma | October 6th, 2005 at 9:24 pm
Wow! What a pretty color. I think I have some of that stashed away; I’m inspired to pull it out. I think you look great! I like the tiny buttons you picked out.
I hate having my picture taken. I always slouch and seeing myself standing there looking schlumpy is the worst! Posture, posture, Karma! But you always look fabu in your blog pics.
Hey, it’s Friday in a couple of hours… enjoy the weekend!
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andrea | October 6th, 2005 at 10:03 pm
so pretty, moni! i love the color too.
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Lolly | October 7th, 2005 at 5:33 am
Moni, it is so flattering! They are good pics–why don’t you like them?
The little buttons are such a nice touch. I just love the lines of this cardigan. and I love that your used Cotton Ease for it. What a great color
Enjoy the cooler weather and the lovely cardi!
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amanda | October 7th, 2005 at 8:09 am
Lovely, Moni! Truly. Such a wonderful colour too. I think your pictures look wonderful (but I know what you mean about that certain part of the female anatomy — I share the same self-consciousness! But you know what they say about being our own worst critics
)
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heather | October 7th, 2005 at 8:27 am
come on girl! revel in that sweater - it’s an accomplishment!
LOVELY!
have a great holiday weekend!
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Christie | October 7th, 2005 at 8:40 am
MONI! It’s such a beautiful sweater! I was looking at your pictures and kept thinking…she looks uncomfortable…then I got the the last line of your post. You better throw those shoulders back stand up straight [like the superstarra model/blog star you are] and show us how proud you are of your Minty Green! I can’t wait to make mine now!
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Eilene | October 7th, 2005 at 10:34 am
It’s beautiful Moni! Be proud!
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winnie | October 7th, 2005 at 1:41 pm
Here’s what my dad used to do - slap me on my back whenever he caught me slouching. And then I picked up a tip from my instructor when I took golf lessons- Imagine your head on a pole. That’ll keep that back nice and arched. Beautiful sweater btw.
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Esther | October 8th, 2005 at 1:02 pm
OH MY GOSH! Great job! this sweater looks gorgeous!! Beautiful work.
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Cathi | October 8th, 2005 at 1:33 pm
So amazing- and totally va-va-va-voom! I understand being self-conscious, but honestly, Moni, you look fabulous. Totally makes me want to cast on tomorrow for mine (got a skein or two of CE….:P). Wear it with pride, girl!