shopping tunic
It's not often that knitters experience (relatively) instant gratification, but if that's what you're after, the Twinkle Shopping Tunic fits the bill! It felt like it took no time at all, and I wasn't even working on it very consistently. I used 3 skeins of Twinkle Soft Chunky in "urchin," which is sometimes purple, sometimes blue, and sometimes gray, depending on what kind of light (and mood) you're in. The color is gorgeous, but very difficult to capture on camera. I knit the small even though I am NOT a size small, because I had heard that the pattern was very stretchy, and it fits just fine. I ran out of yarn before doing all 13.5" of the collar, but I don't really mind. It's still cowl-y enough for me. The only modification I made was to switch up the reverse stockinette stitch part of the way through the collar so that the reverse stockinette would still show it's reverse side when the collar was folded down...if that makes any sense. Overall, this was a very satisfying knit. It was quick and fun and I think I'll actually wear it!
posted by jenna at 2:40 PM
35 Comments:
i was confused about that color when i viewed it online. it looked grey, blue or purple, but i really wasn't sure. now i know it's all of the above.
it came out great and looks really cute on you!
That looks great! Especially altogether in that outfit. Very sassy.
It looks great! I thought I'd never fit into anything in the book cause the measurements are so small. Good work! How much was the yarn if you don't mind me asking? Those bulky yarns tend to be "out of my budget".
That is really cute...some very creative designs from that book I must say.
It really looks perfect on you! It is maybe the best FO I've seen from this book yet!
P.S. Your shoes are fab too.
gail, the Twinkle yarn is about $17 a skein, but I only needed 3. I believe the yardage is way off in many of the patterns. If you check the message boards on Flickr or Craftster I think there are some good suggestions for yarn substitutions.
I love it and kudos on the shoes too!
Super cute! The whole outfit is fantastic, actually. :)
That is awesome! I love it! Definitely gonna have to pick up the book, I have been debating it for some time. The change up on the reverse stockinette was a good idea. It makes perfect sense.
very fashion forward and flattering! and please tell me where you got those shoes!
stop it. i was a little skeptical about that color with your hair, but it looks perfect.
love it...and continuing the rev st st on the cowl is pure genius. fun to hang out with you gals the other night. we must do that more often!
absolutely beautiful!!!!, I love it, I want to make it so badly.
I think it's perfect, the length of the cowl and everything!
very cool!
what a great quick knit! not often you see things knit up in chunky yarn that are figure flattering, but that one fits the bill! beautiful!
The tunic looks great. You look so stylish in it. I love the shoes too!
It is smashing, Jenna. Simply smashing :) This color is wonderful too. I love how versatile this piece is. You can easily layer it in winter. Enjoy!!
I commented on this earlier on craftster, but didn't mention how much I love your cowl neck mod. So clever! Looks fantastic.
What a beautiful sweater! It really looks nice on you, too.
That is SO cute on you! And I also want to know the deets on your shoes.
The shoes are nothing special---I got them at Famous Footwear! :)
Long time lurker, first time commenter - love, love, LOVE this knit... and almost everything else you've knit! Thanks for sharing!
This book has made me very nervous. Knits with such a big gauge don't tend to work well on me. But on you...the sweater is totally fab.
Fantastic! I'm not sure if you're aware, but you can go to Twinkle's website and submit pictures of your knits. I think you should, this is great!
So chic! Lovely on you and the wedgies, love them too!
Hi! First time visiting your blog, and everything looks so gorgous! Your tunic looks like something I would want to wear, although I don't know if I would look good in it. Thanks for the tips if I ever do try it!
Damn, girl, how big ARE your boobs in France? Hot. Love it. Do you have to take like thirty shots of yourself looking into the camera into the mirror or does it always come out nice the first time? I luff you.
beautiful top jenna!! it's such a great fit on you. love it!
you look awesome in that top. good job.
i have to say... you look great! i really like this pattern, and have considered making it myself but always wondered if i would be much too warm in such bulky yarn in the summer.
thanks for your comment about my vogue dress! I'll post an update soon. :)
That looks great on you!!! I am *loving* reverse stockinette. Great job!
I like it. You did a great job on it.
Oh, that looks really really nice! I wasn't sure how that would knit up but it looks great on you. It just might inspire me to knit one now!
This looks very good on your pictures. Did you end up wearing it a lot? And if so, did it stay good looking? :)
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