new pattern!
i have a new pattern available in classic elite's spring/summer pattern book
heron island.
it's the sundance lace bottom tunic (ravelry link)
i knit and wrote the pattern for this in july of last year, and because i couldn't really write about it at the time, i neglected to take photos of the finished garment. luckily, one was snapped when i was nearly done with the whole thing and just trying it on.
i really like the way it was styled for the book. i envisioned it worn over jeans, because i'm a big fan of that short dress/long tunic cover my hips kind of look, but it's nice to see that it looks good this way too.
here, have a look at classic elite's photos:
I have a pattern in another one of their spring books, and as soon as it's posted somewhere else, i'll tell you all about it here too.
Comments
Lovely-lovely-lovely!
I love long cover-hip-area-tunic-like things too.
Love the cable-like pattern on the lower part, too. And the fresh-green-apple-colour. Would look great with blue jeans, I agree.
Wish I could find your magazine here in Denmark :o)
Posted by: Frau Putz | January 21, 2009 03:32 PM
i tend to think that longer tunics make me look short, so i try to stay away from them, but this is very cute! i love the color!
Posted by: mai | January 21, 2009 03:46 PM
i tend to not like long tunics b/c they make me look short, but this is very cute! i love the color. (sorry if this is a duplicate post - i didn't think my first attempt worked!
Posted by: mai | January 21, 2009 03:48 PM
I have this in my Ravelry queue!!!
Wow!
I don't know if I'll ever be able to ge the booklet in the UK though but I will definitely search for it. I think the whole booklet is fantastic - well done!!
Posted by: PrincessPurling | January 21, 2009 04:13 PM
Lovely! Congrats on another published pattern -- it looks so nice. Styled or otherwise!
Posted by: katie m. | January 21, 2009 04:28 PM
wow, you are cranking out the gorgeous designs! yay!
Posted by: gleek | January 21, 2009 05:08 PM
I want to be Melissa when I grow up.
Posted by: alex | January 21, 2009 05:47 PM
I'm so excited to see another one of your fantastic designs! Maybe I'll get my butt in gear and be able to put out designs even half as good as yours!
Posted by: Christine | January 21, 2009 05:48 PM
Another winner! Very pretty. Could definitely see it with jeans.
Posted by: marissa | January 21, 2009 06:43 PM
Oh what a lovely top and I love the way the mag has fashioned it with the skirt too.
Posted by: sue | January 21, 2009 06:57 PM
Oh, that is super cute! It looks perfect for summer--I'll have to think about making it. :)
Posted by: Clumsy Knitter | January 21, 2009 07:38 PM
Love the lacy pattern at the bottom. *adds to Rav queue*
Posted by: Megan | January 21, 2009 07:57 PM
Congrats! I love your patterns and can't wait to see what else you've been up to.
Posted by: Julie | January 21, 2009 08:38 PM
absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: marri | January 21, 2009 09:03 PM
Cute, cute, cute!
Posted by: Yay | January 21, 2009 10:13 PM
Your design is beautiful -- love the lace stitch you used.
But, the see-through skirt on the model really makes me want to throw her a slip -- it's cute with the skirt but I always think it's embarrassing when people where white bottoms and you can see what's underneath.
Posted by: GinkgoKnits | January 22, 2009 12:48 AM
It's beautiful Melissa! You are the pattern-writing queen!
Posted by: claire | January 22, 2009 05:51 AM
You have real talent! Just beautiful :)
Posted by: Diane | January 22, 2009 07:09 AM
I am so thrilled for you, M~ amazing designs and getting some great recognition! I love the tunic!
Posted by: lolly | January 22, 2009 08:00 AM
So pretty! Great job, again. It's so great to see you as a budding designer - keep it up!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 22, 2009 08:10 AM
It's beautiful! I just posted about your Garter Yoke Cardi today, and wouldn't you know it, you have a new pattern! Congratulations!
Posted by: Monika | January 22, 2009 09:40 AM
Beautiful.
And, oh, Spring!
Posted by: hadley | January 22, 2009 09:58 AM
Love this! You're killin' my "no new books, mags or patterns" resolution! Sigh. Must sell something...
Posted by: michelle | January 22, 2009 11:22 AM
That's very pretty!
Posted by: kala | January 22, 2009 01:47 PM
oh that is very pretty! congratulations!
Posted by: debbie | January 23, 2009 01:25 PM
this is really pretty.
Posted by: maryse | January 23, 2009 05:43 PM
melissa
congrats! you've done such a great job styling something so simple and versitle! can't wait to get my hands on the pattern and again
job well done.
darlene
Posted by: darlene | January 23, 2009 07:48 PM
Yo check you out!! Such a great pattern, congrats on lovely work!!!
Posted by: Heather | January 24, 2009 10:30 AM
Such brilliant colors! I just dismantled a thrifted cashmere sweater too, but my finished product doesn't look quite so polished.
Rose.
Posted by: Knitting | February 9, 2009 02:11 AM
Melissa,
You have a great knitting hands. you make wonderful pattern using the wool. Congratulations.
Sam
Posted by: Panama offshore services | February 16, 2009 03:55 PM
Nice peace of work, sure one day even I am going to knit is same manner.
Posted by: Wheels on Road | February 20, 2009 04:13 AM