Monday, 8 August 2011

Isager's Viften/The Fan finished

Seamed, blocked and handed over to Åsa. The size was right for her, and she was happy with the modified sleeve length! Turned inside out it looks like this.

I'm quite obsessed with Alice Starmore's "Alba", knitting like mad. (A phenomenon not particularly uncommon...) I've modified it by shaping the armholes to make it a little bit less too big (see earlier post) and will modifiy the neck too; I want it slightly deeper and narrower than the original design. How I wish the photo captured the colours! The gorgeous hints of different greens are lost, for example.

Alice Starmore's "Alba"
Today is the last day of my summer vacation, so I'd better make full knitting use of it. Actually, it's my birthday too: I'm going to treat myself to extra extra knitting time! How old? 38. Really good age - my best so far!
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22 comments:

  1. EvaL88 August 2011 at 09:42

    Grattis på födelsedagen! Det är sååå snyggt med fairisle-stickat.

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  2. Annie8 August 2011 at 09:48

    Happy Birthday !! And I love your FO :)

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  3. ylva8 August 2011 at 10:15

    Congratulations! Give yourself a big treat.Knit until sun goes down:) The Fan looks just great.Love the yellow.

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  4. Marika8 August 2011 at 10:36

    Grattis! Hoppas du hittar extra mycket sticktid.

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  5. Luisa8 August 2011 at 10:56

    Happy birthday, Asplund! The Fan is stunning, and I also have Alba on my list. You're young!

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  6. Heidi8 August 2011 at 11:17

    TILLYKKE TILLYKKE - nyd dagen og strikketiden.

    To virklig smukke stykker strik.

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  7. Annamari8 August 2011 at 11:39

    Your Fan looks gorgeous. Its owner must be very pleased.
    And your progress with the Alba... I am speechless.

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  8. Linda8 August 2011 at 12:49

    Happy, Happy Birthday!! May it be perfect, however you choose 'perfect' to be! Your work is always so inspiring and gorgeous!

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  9. Madam Munch8 August 2011 at 14:04

    Tillykke fra Danmark. Meget bflot eksemplar af Viften. Flotte ændringer du har lavet.

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  10. fluffbuff8 August 2011 at 14:14

    Buon compleanno! Happy birthday!
    The Fan is gorgeous. :)

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  11. Annamari8 August 2011 at 14:15

    And happy birthday! I got blocked on your Alba...

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  12. Carolina8 August 2011 at 14:39

    Happy B-Day. Knit on!

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  13. Anonymous8 August 2011 at 16:07

    Feliz cumpleaños, amigo. I hope you enjoy your day. The fan sweater is lovely and the new Fair Isle is studpendous.
    Un abrazo
    Ron in Mexico

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  14. Ann8 August 2011 at 16:55

    Congratulations!!
    I hope you'll have a very nice day.
    Once again a perfect finish of a beautiful knit! I envy Åsa :-)
    Looking forward to see the result of the Starmore-knitting

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  15. Yarndude8 August 2011 at 17:08

    Happy birthday! Alba looks amazing.

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  16. Kirsten8 August 2011 at 17:50

    Tillykke med dagen! Håber du er heldig at få noget lækkert (garn/pinde).
    Venlig hilsen
    Kirsten (Colorfan)

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  17. Buck Strong8 August 2011 at 18:35

    Happy Birthday! Treat yourself to something decadent.

    BTW The Fan looks amazing!

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  18. Kyle Kunnecke8 August 2011 at 18:44

    Happy Birthday!!! I'm lucky to count you among my knitting friends! Congratulations on the gorgeous new finished piece!!!

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  19. Hilde8 August 2011 at 20:53

    Gratulerer!!!
    Cardiganen ble aldeles nydelig. Bra jobba.

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  20. Anonymous10 August 2011 at 04:22

    Happy Birthday!
    Your fan cardigan is beautiful!

    MarieW (on Rav.)

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  21. Marifetane hobi14 August 2011 at 01:41

    harika bir örgü ellerine sağlık..iyi pazarlar.

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  22. knitgoddess15 August 2011 at 14:35

    I am also an Alba fan. Would love to knit this in the colors shown in her book. Where do I find them? Either in a kit, or correct color numbers for Shetland wool, Jamieson/Smith brand? I tried to match them from the picture, however, was too frustrating! Any advise, would be greatly appreciated. Sheryl from Minnesota. PS. I am presently knitting Pacific and a Isager fan!

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Comments make me happy! I try to anwer all questions (don't hesitate to remind me if I forget) and will probably do so in a new post.