The Finishing Touches

I'm very close to finishing.  All of the flip-flopping and mind-changing I did with the border has been worth it.  The dress has turned out nothing like I originally expected, but still has all of the elements that I  wanted.  The beautiful, mossy sea green borders have a natural look and feel and the crochet pattern adds a feminine touch.

I just finished putting an I-cord edging all around the neck and hem so that I would have something from which to pick up the crochet stitches. I-cording makes such a clean line especially when you use a contrasting color.  I've put I-cords on the edges of my last few projects!

 


All that's left is putting the frilliness around the neck, which is the part I'm most excited about.  It's like the dessert portion of my bamboo dinner!

Although I had so much fun creating this dress, the rainy Labor Day weekend had me looking forward to finishing.  I can't wait to make something wool and warm to wear around the shop this winter.  -- Leah

Comments

[Christy Z.]

What pattern is the sweater that the woman is wearing in the picture at the top of the post? I am sure that I have seen it somewhere before.... Thanks!