FO Friday | A Whole Outfit!
Woohoo, friends, we’ve made it to weekend SEVEN! and on this sixth Friday staying at home, I have not one, but two finished projects to share.
Marc, bless his heart, is trying on the photo front. I do love that these photos show the sweater and the skirt to full advantage. and that he managed to capture me eyes open for a few shots. For sure my eyes were open in those where my back is turned 😉
The sweater is my second Notice (on Ravelry here) – I knit it exactly like the first one. The row gauge on this one was a little tighter (8.5 rows to the inch vs. 8 – note that the pattern suggests 8.5), so I had to knit more rows for the body. I knit the yoke per the pattern for both, so the armhole depth in this one is a smidge smaller. Still fits great. I really love this design! and yes, I have yarn to knit one more.
The skirt is Made by Rae’s Cleo Skirt. It’s my first attempt … and yes, I’ve finally caved to an elastic waist. I have plans to make two more of these skirts and I was thinking I’d make them a little less gathered and a smidge (an inch?) longer. Now, seeing the photos, I think maybe the fit is fine. What do y’all think?
The fabric is a Nani Iro Cotton Sateen, originally purchased in 2018 for a pair of pants (yes pants – what was I thinking?!) and I am so happy I’ve sewn it into something I LOVE and will wear.
Also, yes, this is the second post I’m sharing today. The one that maybe landed in your reader this morning was the one I wrote yesterday … and forgot to actually publish. Hence, today’s thing was to write AND publish a post.
any guesses on what tomorrow’s three things might be?
And finally, I am all caught up for Homeland’s finale on Sunday. Y’all, this season has been my favorite of all eight seasons. I can’t begin to imagine how they’re going to wind up All the Things (and there are LOTS of Things right now!) … I only hope Sara isn’t disappointed.
Have a weekend. Be safe!
20 Comments
eileen
WOW, what a finish for Friday! Your Notice is beautiful! I am knitting on mine today and these increases, (more on the back than front), has me concerned, but your Notice looks perfect! I need to ‘trust the pattern’.
The skirt is great ! I love skirts, but rarely wear them.
Honore´
Love your sweater, skirt and smile! Congrats. As for length of skirt, is the current comfy for you? If so, I’d stay with it! have a great weekend.
Cheers~
Juliann
What a fun outfit and Marc did a great job of capturing your fun loving spirit.
Carolyn
I love your skirt, length & all! Curious about the width of the elastic waist? It looks perfect. And gorgeous with the new knit! What a celebration.
Debbie
What a great outfit and it’s great that you look so happy in those pictures! Hope you have a nice weekend!
Karen
It’s a great outfit, and your smile is wonderful! I think Marc did a great job!
Carole
That’s a great skirt and sweater combo! I bet you and Marc had fun taking the photos, too!
Sarah
I’ll give Marc credit for trying, but having dealt with my own spouse photography issues, you have my sympathies. Nevertheless, the outfit is adorable! I love the fabric print in the skirt and think it would have made cute pants, but it’s darling as a skirt.
Kat
This outfit! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! That skirt turned out beautifully and I don’t think one bit of alteration is needed – the length is perfect! your smiling face tells all!
Margene
Notice is a great looking sweater on you and one that you will enjoy wearing all summer. I love it with that little skirt, which I think has a perfect fit. You look so summery!
Diane
I love your skirt. It looks really good on you. I wish I liked to sew I would certainly make it. I am still waiting for my yarn to make Notice.
Jeannie Gray
Wow! The skirt and sweater look both fantastic together and on you! Excellent job on each!!
Bonny
Wonderful sweater, great skirt, and a really lovely outfit! (Wear it in good health!)
Vera
Both look fabulous Mary and both look wonderful on you. Congratulations on great finishes. I think Marc did an admirable Job!! Love the skirt fabric (and would love it as pants too).
Jane
Both sweater and skirt look darling. That skirt length would be cool for the summer but choose what is comfortable for you. The fit is great.
karen
I love the photo shoot and your outfit is fantastic! Look at how summery you are, we are still wearing sweaters and long pants around here. I know one day I’ll wake up and it will be 90 degrees.
Kym
I think the fit looks great, Mary. The style suits you very well — and looks so nice and spring-y. Well done! XO
Patty
The outfit is perfect Mary! (Better than the daily gr-outfit I’ve been sporting with this awful cold weather!)
Alexa
You look stunning! and very happy! Being so slim, you can wear the shorter skirt length – I like to cover my podgy knees :). The colours work together so prettily …
Cynthia Slocum
Very cute and “springy”. Getting back into sewing by making face masks for kids. I am remembering how much I enjoy it.