After waiting a couple of weeks for the trim color of Cotton Fleece to arrive, I finally managed to finish Gigi!
I am quite pleased with how this turned out. I realize the ribbon is too long, but I was too lazy to shorten it before the photo shoot (photo shoot. Heh). When I first finished the sweater, the neckline was melon-head sized. The off-the-shoulder look may work for The OC characters or Paris Hilton, but trust me when I say it wasn’t doing anything for me. SO, I frogged and added several more decreases, including two sets of decreases on the tops of the shoulders (which helped “flatten” the shoulders so they sat more nicely).
Yarn info: Cotton Fleece in color Rue for main color, Cherry Moon for contrasting trim. I used size 3.75 mm needles because I am a slightly loose knitter. I can’t remember how many skeins I used, because I am terrible at keeping track of details. Sorry. I also tried to crochet a flower to use in place of the bow, but I ended up crocheting little things that resembled rocks.
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I’m a long time reader of your blog, but have never commented before. So I figured it was about time. Anyhow, your Gigi looks absolutely fabulous! I love the colour, and it looks perfect on you.
So lovely! Gorgeous colours together.
Wah!! Your Gigi is superb, Mariko! Whatever you did to the neckline, it looks perfect on you, and I *love* the colours together. Brava!! Encore! 🙂
That Gigi is so delightfully Mariko.
Wow – your Gigi is super fab! It looks great on you.
It’s very purty! I love the color combination you chose.
that is super cute!
Your color choice is killer!
Crocheted rocks. Hee!
Very nice. I never would have thought to put those two colors together myself, but it works beautifully. (I’m such a color coward!)
How pretty! I like the colors you chose, will you make a coordinating flirty skirt? Aw go ahead…
Very chic! Like everyone else, I like that color combination. Welcome back from Reno!
Oh, it looks fantastic! I’m with Silvia, you definitely need to make a funky skirt to go with it.
Wow! Now I might want to make one! Great job! I think the skirt is a MUST ; )
Looks Beautiful!!!
crocheted rocks. of course. they are, no doubt, the most adorable rocks anywhere….
Gigi is wonderful, and I agree that your neckline *revision* fits you perfectly. Great Job!
oh my! Gigi is really gorgeous on you! I’m still plugging away on the first sleeve and you have definitely inspired me to get myself in gear to work on it! 🙂
woohoo! your gigi turned out beautifully. a perfect fit adn great colors!
Oh, it looks so adorable! Those colors are fabulous together, and the neckline revision looks perfect. Excellent sweater.
very nice. i have been wanting to use cotton fleece for a tank and the colors you used are great. i’ll have to get me a few skeins.
Would those be crocheted Pop Rocks?
Gigi is gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Excellent colors.
And his hair looks like that ALL the time. At least, it did; he just buzzed it off for the summer, so now it just looks like velcro.
sooo pretty & the neckline fits you wonderfully. Your pattern alterations are perfect!
Your Gigi looks so good! The colors look great together and I like the long ribbon. Congratulations!!
Wow, your looks great. I loved this sweater when I first saw it but I tend to be hesitant until I can actually see it on a real body rather than a mannequin. Yours looks great! The fit looks great. Might have to try this one after all.
Ha – it wouldn’t be a Super Eggplant sweater without a touch of hot pink! 😉 Looks faboo-lous!
Really delightful.
It looks great on you, Mariko. I much prefer your neckline~ much more wearable.
Great colors.
maybe it’s just from reading your blog so much, but that sweater seems rather candy-like to me. like a box of nerds or something, where one side would be berry blue and the other red raspberry. think i need a mid-afternoon snack.
Looks great!
Supercute! You are a little doll! Excellent job on the shoulders.
Thanks for the birthday wishes. :)))
That is a hot number Mariko! Love it.
Neat. I love the colors you picked — makes me think of cotton candy. It looks perfect!
Love it. Really like the colors! I have to order that pattern. Great job! I may do the same with the neckline. Great idea.
That does it. I’m ordering the pattern! I love the adventurous colors!
What a great sweater! The colours look fabUlous on you!
lady this looks GREAT!! i hope you are happy with it!!!
looks fantastic! 🙂
I’m a day or so late, but let me join in the HOOOORAHs for your Gigi – wonderful solution to the neckline dilemma, as well.
I adore your color choice – just a hint of that HOT PINK!
BEAUTIFUL…