accomplishedA word about fit: these are all pretty forgiving, and the only big difference in size is in the sleeve length. The models are the ones who seemed to suit each sweater best, but I've had every sweater on every guy and the results were just fine. If you don't mind scrunching up or easing down the sleeves, don't worry overmuch about size (exceptions noted below).
Apologies in advance for the washed-out faces of the models--the sun was just too bright. The actual sweater colors look pretty accurate on my monitor, though.
1. Varsity, left to right: (a) Crewneck in Autumn Leaves (mohair-textured acrylic body yarn, wool accent yarns). (b) Crewneck in Bark (mohair-textured acrylic body yarn, wool accent yarn). (c) Turtleneck in Faded Blues (100% wool). All, snap-back closure.
2. Geek Chic: high V-neck sweater vest in Embers (Italian wool/nylon/mohair blend). Pulls over head (no back opening); absolutely won't go over any head larger than Hound's.
3. Cozy: hip-length turtleneck in September Sky (mohair-textured acrylic). Snap-back closure.
ON HOLD 4. Geese in the Wheat: Icelandic-style yoke-patterned turtleneck in sage tweed (acrylic body yarn, wool accent yarns). Snap-back closure.
COCOA ON HOLD 5. Ribsticker: allover ribbed turtleneck pullover, high hip length, in (a) Woods (acrylic/wool blend), on Lyon, or (b) Cocoa (100% alpaca), on Atsumori. No closure; (a) won't fit over any head bigger than Hound, but (b) is stretchier. (This alpaca yarn has to be felt to be believed!)
And in case you're wondering, here's what's in progress:
--an allover cable pattern with turtleneck, the first one in pure white
--more Icelandics in various colorways, no two alike
--roll-edged sweaters like this one (which I can't bear to sell because it looks so good on Kanbei and I can't get any more of this particular yarn, *sniffle*):
--and the styles that I promised to experiment with (you know who you are!)
Lagniappe: Mally Lee proves that Dollmore Models can, indeed, wear SD13 girl-sized tops!
i love the blues one on pen... (psst i love pen) and the geese in the wheat... these are ALL awesome cynthia!! you knitting queen you!!!
I need to do more with all the cones of weaving yarn I have--doubled, it's just perfect for nice cozy BJD sweaters, and combining two shades makes for some pretty results (like the blues sweater).
So-oooo, how about a little cropped granny-square cardigan for Mally, huh? (And put her name on a steel-blue ballet wrap shrug, please, when you have some time on your hands.)
granny square cardigan, zomg, lol... ohh-KAY... gimme time to figure out a pattern for that, ROFL!
yeah kanbei is really wearing those jeans AND that sweater. I'd keep that one too if I were you, it just GOES so well on him. he's all "are you chilly? come sit a little closer, then" and the girls attack him.
at least that's what's happening in MY little fantasy, erm. okay um i gotta go
Sankyuu!
How I wish I had bought a whole bag of that bronze Filatura di Crosa yarn, instead of just three balls "to try." Of course it was on remainder even then, and of course by now it's long sold out everywhere. *sigh*
I owe you an email, don't I?
Gaaaaahhhh, I love that icon of Ullrich . . .
Er...mneumark@hotmail.com
I have people over this weekend so I need to look at your sweaters again. Closer, but I think I want those at least. They would be for Christian (Bermann). Are the wrists really loose? The hands are more spread out on the Bermann's than on Hounds.
Thank you honey! I know I need to talk to you about other stuff you wanted me to email you!
Oh, and the wrists are really stretchy--I've gotten all the cuffs over SD16 hands, so I don't *think* there would be a problem with Christian's. But the Cocoa ribbed sweater is stretchier all over, so it might work better for him than the Woods.
And actually, this is what I wanted to e you about! ;-)
Just a thought: you might check out fashion-doll sites, because vests for Tonner's Matt or the Trent doll from Ashton-Drake's Gene line could work on MSDs (not sure about that, though).
ahem since geese in wheat is taken, I think I'd really like the Varsity one in crewneck Autumn... or an icelandic if one's near done???
BTW, I laughed and laughed and LAUGHED at that icon. I'm still giggling fitfully, and I don't even pay attention to FF. ^_^
Black and camel! oh yeah do that. 40 bucks right? I'll paypal ya.
me: Kap, what are you doing on the computer.
Kapono: making financial arrangements.
me: :::sigh::::
*revolving pattern ideas in my head while knitting happily away . . . *
It's ok!
*also wiggly-with-excitement-over-Seekrit-Stuf
-- A :D
Sorry to hear that it's misbehaving, though! Out of knitting curiosity, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it when you're done -- Kira's interested in knitting for dolls at some point, but we're still learning about the properties of different yarns, etc. (Okay, mostly she's knitting and I'm kibitzing due to the state of my hands, but I'm always interested in the theory behind it all!)
*hugs!*
-- A :>
As for properties of yarns: wool is the best! Wool is beautiful and forgiving, and it feels wonderful in the hand. *loving the sheep hair*
You know, I can't remember if we've ever talked about my off-label uses for wool . . . hehe!!
This was my hair-extensions business for a number of years:
http://www.psysheep.com
I'm on semi-permanent hiatus because of the state of my hands, but this is why I have 89723434 balls of hand-dyed Point Five and similar living in my guest bedroom ;D
(Oh, and if you ever want any super-chunky wool, come to me!)
-- A <3<3