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Amuse-bouche

Just a teeny taste, before I send this off to Jamieson's:

Though I do say it, this is my absolute favorite of all the knits I've built from scratch. I don't say that easily - I'm usually incredibly self-critical, and unhappy with how far short reality falls of an idea that seemed quite good. This, though - this is something I'm completely, perfectly, beatifically happy with.

It's the very modernist of modern Fair Isles - long-line, closely fitted, with a deep u-neck and bold, wonderfully rich horizontal stripes. I love the fit - it's shapely, but not tackily tight. I love the compound raglan shaping (Maggie Righetti for the win), which makes for horizontally matched sleeves knit in the round with the body, that also happen to fit well, with nary a pucker or a pooch. I love the deep, open (steeked) neckline - so flattering to nearly everyone - which provides a nice balance against the, well, wool sweaterishness that might otherwise take over. More than anything, I love the combination of color and pattern - in these colors, my medallion motif is reminding me of cloisonne work, of stained glass, of tapestry. This, truly, is the kind of thing I like to see, would enjoy knitting, would love to wear: sweet and fresh and up-to-date, but with a sense of history and tradition lurking in the background.

I kind of want to keep it. Do you think they'll notice if I quickly knit, say, a plain stockinette tee in bulky yarn before the deadline and send that in instead?

Comments

I don't think I'd be able to send anything that beautiful away! I'm working on your Venezia pullover and if it's a fraction as lovely as yours, I'll be thrilled.

Absolutely stunning, the marriage of all the elements is perfection, and I am in awe of all that goes into the places where the sweater "joins", like the sleeve set in.

Keep on knitting, you bring such beauty and refinement to the world.

Thanks for sharing Eunny

I am totally in love with it! I love fair-isle but not the boxy type sweaters. This is totally my thing!

I wouldn't be able to send it off! But will we be able to get the pattern soon? I do hope so!

Love!

If I were capable of producing anything half as beautiful or of designing anything half as competant then I would be very happy indeed.

Your book is first in my mental "must buy" list. Can't wait to see and knit from it, your work is just amazing.

Thanks for sharing some previews!

Absolutely gorgeous.

If I were you I wouldn't want to part with it either. I've just finished my first-ever stranded knitting (your Endpaper Mitts) and have been thinking how nice a fitted, patterned sleeve would be. Not to mention the rest of the sweater! Is there a size for a38" bust? Please?

Good God. You go away for two months and come back with gasp inducing images. That. Sweater. Those. Colors. Ayyyy!

I don't think anyone would blame you for keeping but I am thankful that you are willing to part with it because the last we need is another bulky tee pattern out there.

I think you hit the knitting jackpot here, that is perfection. Please tell me you get it back...right? right?!

It's stunning!

the knitting world is blessed to have you in it.

They might notice, but who could fault you. *L*

LOVE IT! You have the coolest, yet most classic designs. :D

*OtterHuggles*

Wow. Wow. Wow. I want to knit that.

Just a teeny taste? Now you're just being mean!

Darling! You've brought the SEXY back (or maybe for the first time?) to knitting. Fantastic!!

It's so beautiful Eunny, love the u-neck.

It is truly stunning. So beautiful, I am in awe of your talent. It is truly inspirational.

Lordy, that is beautiful!

That sweater is lovely! Really really fantastic. It really is perfect!

Swoon.

wow. that's gorgeous. i'm no fan of fair isle, but i'd put this sweater on my shot list!

That is stunning!!!

What a beauty! Are you selling them the pattern, or why are you sending it to Jamiesons?

Wow! That is truly stunning!

Beautiful. I say keep it, but knit the t-shirt in a variegated yarn so they think it's a fair-isle.

Wow, that is incredible, such a departure from the Fair Isle I've typically seen, but the colors, the fit, and the motif make it a truly classic piece. Great work!

It's beautiful... another fabulous, inspiring, amazing design.

oh wow! it's simply breathtaking.

Beautiful !What créativity Eunny! Bravo !

Gorgeous! I really like the neckline, but I love the sleeves. Traditional raglan sleeves are not flattering on a lot of people (including myself), but your sleeve creates a much straighter, broader looking shoulder line for those of us who don't have a lot of shoulder width.

Gorgeous. Stunning. Rich. Delectable. Inspiring.
(gods, I hope we can get the pattern...)

I'm speechless. That is truly magnificent.

beautiful... yeah they Might Notice... get some of that varigated bulky yarn, that would hide it more ;-)

Absolutely stunning.

Eunny, it's AMAZING. I don't think I've ever seen such an amazing sweater. I don't think I could send that off!

Dude, who needs that Scottish mother-daughter team when we have you?!?

Also, please let us know where this will be published so we can order ASAP!

Unbelieveably beautiful. You did an incredible job (again). Congratulations!

i'll just repeat everyone else and say it's amazing and one of the most beautiful hand-knit things i've ever seen.

maybe i can pay someone to make one for me. i love it!

Oooooooo.... Wow.

Holy cow. I am in awe and totally smitten with this sweater. Knitting Venezia gave me a taste for fair isle knitting but I have a hard time finding patterns that I actually like the style of and would want to wear as well as knit. Thank the knitting gods for you. I will be the first to cast on for this sweater. Please say it will be available soon!

I just love everything your doing right now! So different from everything out there, yet classic and lovely.

This is simply amazing! It's a work of art.

seeing only half of this sweater made me audibly gasp at work. seeing the full thing may have made me pass out - thanks for having mercy on a corporate knitter.

tell me where to send the money, and i will order the pattern (the main criticism i've been getting on the argyle vest designed by you is that it looks "too professional")!

WOW! This is beautiful. I'm really impressed. I love your knitting. I'd LOVE to see you do a handbag. (Yeah, I love handbags..what can I say :)

Just wow . . . lovely pattern, I can't wait to find out if we can order the pattern somewhere.

Lovely. Just lovely.

Once again, an amazing garment and wonderful patterning. You rock.

Jamieson's? Dude. How cool.

Impressive, Eunny! Simply amazing.

I don't care that I may be embarrassing myself if I gush that you are, truly, THE best knitter/designer out there right now. None better.

I literally gapsed at that sweater. I am not worthy.

Hoo boy.

Good heavens, that is a fantastic sweater! Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. I'd have a difficult time sending it off, too!

The sweater is beautiful as were the swatches in the previous post. My question is how can you stand to wear such itchy wool so close to your skin?

Just when I think you can't make anything better...you do!
You are truly a fibre artist and genius designer.
I think you have surpassed even EZ in your innovation. Well done.That sweater should be framed and hung in the Tate Modern Art Gallery
Please do tell sooooonnn where we can expect to find your fabulous patterns, pretty please!

Gorgeous!! I can't wait to get my needles in this!! Where can we expect to see the pattern?

This absolutely amazing. I am fairly new to your blog and this is my first time posting. What a stunning owrk of art! When will it be available to the public and how can we purchase a copy?

OMG, ditto on what everyone is writing. I must have this pattern/book/mag.... Details please! ;-)

P.S. Glad you're back, we've missed you!

Take a two month hiatus any time you like! But do drop us the occasional note to let us know your still alive. Now, I sound like your mother!

Seriously, that is a goregous sweater and definitely something I'd wear. I'd stopped doing fair isle because the styles don't suit me! Good for you for noticing and updating a slightly outmoded style.

Oh, you just can't send that off! The color patterns... you made circles! I couldn't part with it, if I knit it!

(I've been a regular lurker for a while... so glad you are back!)

Stunning! Beautiful! And in my favourite colours too!

i.
want.
this.
now.

Stunning!!!

Words defy me.

Stunning.

Breathtaking, yet again. I think I use that word too often over here. I'm looking forward to a pattern release at some point, because it is something I would love to wear. The colors are some of my favorites as well.
I think they'd notice if you sent them a bulky sample.....perhaps you could whip something up on a set of 2s and call it even....

Breathtaking! There's always something that makes me go "Wow!" when I look at your website, but this just leaves me speechless. I've been kicking around the idea of a Fair Isle project lately and this is it. Can't wait till the pattern is available!

Wow. Wow. Just *gasp* wow.

You are amazing! Simply breathtaking! I don't know how you do it but I sure wish I did. You should be writing a book my dear!

Marly
www.knitthing.blogspot.com

beautiful for all the reasons you mention!

it is lovely.

whew...you are back and as stunning as ever. i cannot wait to get that pattern, i will knit it for next winter come hell, high water, or twins! yay, i missed your contribution to blogland so much.

Luminous. Completely splendid.

This is the most beautiful creation, ever. It's in colors I love, and you're right, it's definitely cloisonne-ey! Can you give us a clue as to when we might be able to get our hands on it?? I simply can't wait. You are my favorite designer right now.

Please let us know when the pattern is available, and how to purchase it when it is. That was my favorite of the photos you posted a few days ago.

Beautiful; the medallions simply glow.

I am stunned. Awed. Beyond gaping in shock and awe.

That has to be the most beautiful sweater I have ever seen.

Oh Eunny, it's simply beautiful.

oh wow -- i just stumbled upon this. Pardon me if this has been answered -- but when and where can I buy this pattern! My socks are knocked off ;)

Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous. I have no other words...

What they said-absolutely gorgeous.

Add me to the crowd staring in glassy-eyed awe...that is just lovely, lovely, lovely. :)

That is a piece of art. Wow.

OMG! I must have that sweater!

Excellent. The sleeve detail is really nice. Keep designing for the thinking knitter. We are here.

They'll notice. But I still couldn't part with it. Stunning, simply stunning!

Eunny, if anyone can turn me from a texture knitter to a colour knitter, it's you. This is yet another example of your incredibly beautiful work. Outstanding, superior, fabulous, spectacular.

Wow! Beautiful work Eunny!

WOW.

BEAUTIFUL.

Wow! Amazingly beautiful... as your designs always are!

Very pretty! I really like the neckline. Thanks for sharing.

Any hints at the yearn used? Absolutely gorgeous!

WOW

WOW! That sweater is beautiful. Again, I am amazed at your knitting. How long did that take to knit up? When do you find the time? ;)

Wow. Just wow.

And someone mentioned a book in the comments. How did I miss that you're doing a book?

*pokes Amazon to try to preorder*

It's absolutely gorgeous! You'r a fine craftsman! Your eye for color is a special talent. I love your work and enjoy seeing what you are up to. An inspiration to many. Hopefully Jamieson's will give it back to you! You've done their yarn good!

Stunning. Just beautiful! The neckline is my favorite part, it's unexpected in a fair isle, and so feminine!

Wait, book? Truly? I just mentioned in my blog that I consider you my favorite knit designer, and would be first in line for a book.

Ooo.

So shiny.

extraordinary! the colors are delicious. i'd tell them there a wee accident with the original....


Eunny, I hate fair isle (the look, not the technique) with a burning passion....yet, I'd make that. Very impressive.

Are you saying that you don't get the sweater beack after they've photographed it? Are you kidding me?

Wow Absolutely stunning!

OMG - it is a crime that you have to send that away. I don't know what Jamieson's is - but you should keep the profits of that pattern for yourself!

As well you should be! AWESOME work, Eunny! I can't wait to see the whole thing ;)

I hope you are well compensated for that stunning work of art!

PS -- I DO think they would notice, silly ::ROFL:: Nice try though, and I can't say I blame you either!

I continue to be completely bowled over! Your designs are breath-taking, and the execution exquisite. Kneeling and bending in your presence. We are not worthy...we are not worthy.

Thanks for sharing - it looks very appealing! And inspirational for desinging in colorwork.

Oh wow!
I'd look awful in those colors, but I love it ... I want to knit it! NOW.
How soon can I get that pattern out of Jameson? Can I test knit one for you? I'll buy the yarn...
covet covet covet...
(as NewKnitting Addict said:
we are not worthy).

i can accept you sending it away as long as it is going to a place of yarn goodness, like jamiesons, and that we will be able to get the pattern someday!!!

just stunning work, eunny!

OMG! I exclaimed so loudly when I saw your exquisite self in your exquisite sweater, that my husband came running in from the other room to see what was up! I spent last night in awe of the gorgeous medallion swatch you had posted previously, and just love what you have done with it.

You have such a poetic and unique style, along with wonderful technique. I also love your color sense, although it doesn't really complement my coloring. Darn! Anything for us jewel-tone women?

This is the sort of sweater and pattern that would be lovely in several colorways. Given your fantastic color sense, it would be a treat to see what you could come up with that would complement those with different coloring.

Again, thanks so much for your fantastic art, and for posting it to share.

That sweater is like the culmination of the last few projects you have been working on. The colors - the style- the shaping.

It's like the other projects were just practice for the main event.

It's breath-taking!

Stunning! Absolutely lovely! You have a very distinctive style, and I like it a lot.

I know I am just saying what has already been said, but I could not look at that glorious photo without saying, "Congratulations!" That is truly a work of art. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.

Eunny, Eunny...

Way to put us all to shame! It's gorgeous!

We just LOVE it. And we must BUY IT Immediatly.... where can we buy this lovely, gorgeous, wonderful pattern..... ! we can't wait ! matter of life !!!

Your work is so breathtaking, Eunny. It is nice to have you back blogging again so we can see your beautiful work!

Simply beautiful!! Maybe you can ask them about the lease/lend policy. They can have it for awhile and then you get it back for awhile - Nice to have you back - you have been busy!~

OMG! Drop-dead gorgeous. I worship at your feet....

Your projects never fail to inspire. I love how you apply a very artistic eye to a very "homey" craft without seeming pretentious or condescending. You make the art of knitting accessible to, well, us. Thanks!

Your new sweater? Unh, like, whoa!

My heart skipped a beat - literally. It's a masterpiece.

Oh.My.GOD
WOW.

Hurray, you're back! I love this sweater and the hat with horizontal cables on the last post.

Now I really can't wait to see the book...

BEAUTIFUL! thank you for sharing!

For some things, there are absolutely no words.

I'm fairly new to your blog, and have just finished your Endpaper Mitts (and ordered the Anemoi Mittens pattern), and I'm totally stunned by these things you create. Puh-LEASE let us know where where can find the pattern/buy the book - it's just incredible!

This pattern is amazingly beautiful. The sweater seems to glow in its lighter areas.

I am just learning stranded knitting and that is exactly the type of fair isle sweater I have been looking for. Traditional, yet modern, yet traditional. The colors are stunning!

I'm in love! This is the first fair isle I've seen that really grabs me and shakes me up!

That is by FAR the most beautiful fair isle sweater I have ever seen. You've taken my breath away. Definitely worth the wait of missing you all these weeks!

Now, I understand why you needed to be silent for so long. I have no proper words for what I see and feel, its stunningly beautiful... I am happy for you, please keep knitting! Many greetings from Prague Karolina

Truly beautiful. I love it!

Holy cow. That's just about the most perfect sweater I've ever seen.

Ok, let me be the hundred and thirtiest person to say: WOW. Love it, want to make and wear it NOW!

Breath taking beautiful!
I want to be like Eunny when I grow up!

Beautiful sweater! I love those colors together.

See, now you've forced me out of lurkerdom. I've always been rather complacent about steeks, because I don't like Fairisle enough to actually go through the trauma of CUTTING INTO MY KNITTING WITH SCISSORS (who came up with this concept???). Now I have to have this sweater. Excuse me while I go get a paper bag (breathe, Kate. Breathe).
So very beautiful.

Bsolutely beautiful! I want one, too! How long do we have to wait for the pattern to come out?

It's funny, how I've been obsessed with the same fit and neck line lately. I just finished a vest that has the same shape, and have several drawings for to-be-knit sweaters that also follow almost the same general pattern.

I've also been unsuccesful in finding anything even close to that in the stores. I don't know if we're setting a new trend and they are behind, or if I'm behind, but I don't really care. I just want to wear sweaters that are flattering to my shape!

Way to knock the socks off my monitor. The color choices are great and, as seems per usual for your creations, the fit is top notch. Any chance we'll see more of the pink sweater with the horizontal cabling soon?

Oh, and welcome back to blogland.

Oh my goodness! It looks like very exquisite antique tile, the kind you'd find in a palace somewhere in the East. (Or maybe Hagia Sophia.) It's magnificent. Please let us know where/when we will eventually be able to find the pattern! :-)

Superbe, magnifique amuse-bouche!!
When does the main dish come out?

Wow. What a beautiful sweater. I would love to know too when/if a pattern is available for the sweater. I am a little intimidated by Fair Isle, but I would be willing to tackle it for this one!

That is AMAZING! Beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, and any other compliment you can think of! PLEASE let us know when the pattern is available and where it can be purchased. Wow, wow, wow!!!