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I was thinking of adding pearls to the trim like this...but am not sure if it will be too much or too heavy and distort how it falls.
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What do you guys think?

Edit: it's my first fitted piece. I've only ever made shawls and blankets before so I'm quite pleased that it fit well after blocking.
That's a knitted (not crocheted) cardigan, right? It's BEAUTIFUL!! OMG you are sooooooo talented!!!!! I wish I could knit. I did crochet a sweater back in the 70s -- my one and only -- and I was impressed with how a handmade piece can look so distinctive compared with industrial knitting machines. Your has that distinction, that rich look, simply beautiful, you are one talented lady, Genie!
 
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Caught the tail end of the movie, "Dracula" with Frank Langella on cable. That is the best version of Dracula. He so looks the darkly romantic lead. I saw him in person as Dracula in the Kennedy Center back in the day.

I have never gotten into reading Anne Rice movies or seen Interview with the Vampire. The original Dracula is good enough for me.
 
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Look at what I just finished making...View attachment 3763752

I was thinking of adding pearls to the trim like this...but am not sure if it will be too much or too heavy and distort how it falls.
View attachment 3763754

What do you guys think?

Edit: it's my first fitted piece. I've only ever made shawls and blankets before so I'm quite pleased that it fit well after blocking.
I love the pearls. Glass pearls used in costume jewelry (and it seems to be a very nice quality of costume) are heavy. The button pearls should not be heavy. If you notice the pearls sagging you can tighten them, I don't think they will be a problem. Storing the jacket flat will help with that, too.
The Chanel suit that @Pocketbook Pup has which is a (as I recall) white/light tweed with pearls is quite memorable as a lovely piece. Genie, I am glad you added pearls to your jacket, such a nice finishing touch.
 
Look at what I just finished making...View attachment 3763752

I was thinking of adding pearls to the trim like this...but am not sure if it will be too much or too heavy and distort how it falls.
View attachment 3763754

What do you guys think?

Edit: it's my first fitted piece. I've only ever made shawls and blankets before so I'm quite pleased that it fit well after blocking.
Can you share where you got the pattern for this? I'm looking for a new knitting project.
 
Genie, and others who might be interested, I found a new wardrobe app: Cladwell. Apparently you pick your items from a database of items instead of taking your own photographs. And it suggests outfits for you. I haven't tried it yet. There is s monthly fee. Not sure I like that part. But it might be fun to try. I mean when prepster isn't available to give advice.
 
Caught the tail end of the movie, "Dracula" with Frank Langella on cable. That is the best version of Dracula. He so looks the darkly romantic lead. I saw him in person as Dracula in the Kennedy Center back in the day.

I have never gotten into reading Anne Rice movies or seen Interview with the Vampire. The original Dracula is good enough for me.
I haven't seen that Dracula movie. I have seen the one with Gary Oldman. How does it compare?

If you enjoy reading, I suggest you read the Vampire Chronicles of Anne Rice. I was so inlove with those books back when I was in high school. The movie adaptation with Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt was good. But the Queen of the Damned wasn't that great for me. The books are very interesting and hard to put down.

Oh, and throw in Salem's Lot by Stephen King :smile:
 
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Look at what I just finished making...View attachment 3763752

I was thinking of adding pearls to the trim like this...but am not sure if it will be too much or too heavy and distort how it falls.
View attachment 3763754

What do you guys think?

Edit: it's my first fitted piece. I've only ever made shawls and blankets before so I'm quite pleased that it fit well after blocking.
Genie, this is very impressive! Love the beading! You are very good!
 
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Thanks, everyone, for the compliments - I needed some positive energy this week!

Eagle, it is crochet. I feel a bit in awe as well, because I only learned to crochet about three years ago, from you tube videos, and have been making things almost constantly ever since. Thanks for the tip to store it flat - I was concerned about stretching it out when folded as it is quite chunky. If it goes down to my knees, I won't like it as much.

My mom says I have the gift from her mom who was similarly talented. My other grandmother was a dressmaker but I never learned to wrangle a sewing machine, I was also good at needlepoint but found it a bit tedious and eye-straining to create/finish anything detailed enough to interest me.

It didn't take very long as it was a chunky knit. I started it when I got inspired by @Kareneallen who posted a sweater she had knitted. So about two or three months ago, including two weeks off for vacation and redoing the sleeves a couple of times from scratch as I wanted them to fit well.

Etoupe, I used a free Caron basic cardigan pattern, tweaked the stitch sequence to get the squared look, omitted the ribbing, shortened the sleeve, sized it to fit me etc. I used Aran weight merino (diamond luxury) with a 5mm hook and worked to my own gauge. So nothing like my end product but this is where I started.
http://www.yarnspirations.com/patterns/adult-crochet-crew-neck-cardigan.html?id=201102
 
I'm just as excited by the execution on the braid trim - it's a gold lurex/cream yarn + a grey/silver lurex yarn held together, worked in one piece, and I had to figure out the corners and neckline curves to fit precisely when attached to the sweater.

PbP, your pearl trim on your tweed jacket is where that idea originated. And the Chanel cardigans and dresses I'm always drooling over.

Next is maybe a finer knit cotton, if it's not too time consuming. This one worked up rather quickly.
 
I'm just as excited by the execution on the braid trim - it's a gold lurex/cream yarn + a grey/silver lurex yarn held together, worked in one piece, and I had to figure out the corners and neckline curves to fit precisely when attached to the sweater.

PbP, your pearl trim on your tweed jacket is where that idea originated. And the Chanel cardigans and dresses I'm always drooling over.

Next is maybe a finer knit cotton, if it's not too time consuming. This one worked up rather quickly.
It's beautiful Genie!!! Many congrats!! It's as lovely as any Chanel piece and fits you perfectly. Love it!!!!
 
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