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Sullivan Street, where Purl is located, does not mess around when it comes to fashion. So it is with some trepidation that I name this little sweater the Sullivan Street Bolero.
I do feel bolstered by the true beauty of this yarn, The Fibre Company's Road to China, a hand-dyed blend of alpaca, silk, camel, and cashmere. The weight, the drape, the super soft texture make this yarn practically unsurpassed in feeling. And no one beats the Fibre Company's subtle, deep, and glowing colors.
I'm so not a Soho fashionista, but I think I can walk down Sullivan Street with my head held high in this number! For directions on how to make your own, visit my Sullivan Street Bolero Project Journal. -Whitney
February 22, 2008 purl bee Print Share in Knitting, Whit's Knits, Vests, The Fibre Company | 19 Comments
Reader Comments (19)
just wanted to let you know you've been tagged for "making my day!"
http://cakeandmilkpaperie.blogspot.com/2008/02/making-my-day.html
the yarn looks and sounds amazing
Thank you for the comment. It's the Garnet color but the Ruby would be beautiful too! - The Purl Bee
Any thoughts about how to make this darling bolero just a wee bit smaller. Say for a 32-34 inch chest. I'm willing to experiment, but thought you might have some suggestions.
I think the easiest thing to do in this case is to knit at a bit tighter a gauge, like 5 stitches to the inch in stockinette. You can do this by going down a needle size or two or by using a slightly thinner yarn. Either way, I think the ribbing and fit are forgiving enough for experimentation!
Thanks!
Whitney