Let me show you the knitting progress on my thrifted mustard tweed:
The pattern I am using is #15 Harlow Suit Jacket from Verena Knitting January 2010 – it is a rather cute peplum design with contrast collar and front bands:
I chose a plum yarn as the contrast, and even though there is no plum in the tweedy flecks it seems to work OK. This is a fairly dull colour to wear next to my face, so I thought plum would increase the flattery factor. (If I was going to follow the tweedy flecks I would have had the option of lime green, royal blue, watermelon pink, or lemon yellow, so now you understand!)
I’m making it more fitted than the picture – using smaller needles, making it up as I go along… I will make long sleeves – I’ve done half one but ripped it back today as it was too tight. It is going to look quite 40’s don’t you think?
A lot of knitting was done on our holiday – it really helps to take a road trip if you want to make inroads into your knitting!
And when I came back, I discovered lots of blog awards waiting in the comments! Thanks so much to the following bloggers for these awards:
- belle1996 from Mercury Handmade Fashion – for the Versatile Blogger Award
- Lena Merrin from The Sewing Space – for the Kreativ Blogger Award
- Vicki Perry from Ruffles and Whiskers – for another Versatile Blogger Award
- Instead of listing seven things about myself, I’m going to refer you to my new-ish About Me page – just click on the tab at the top!
- Instead of listing 15 more blogs, I’m going to send you to the side bar where there is a selection of fabulous blogs – click on the 15 that pique your interest the most, and make sure you leave some comments along the way!
- I know I’m a terribly naughty and lazy rule-breaker for doing this, but I am trying to save time so I can get some sewing done today… cool, I knew you’d understand!
pattern scissors cloth 
I like your colourway so much better than the pattern photo. Lovely!
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I like the plum colour against the mustard. I don't think picking a colour that is in the flecks is very important.
When I had to abandon my old blog, I felt a bit lost. I never did reconnect with some people which is sad. I just hope that they don't think I decided to ignore them on purpose! Technology isn't perfect, so I think everybody just has to be relaxed about these things.
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Ooh, plum and mustard look so great together. I think I missed the beginning of this… have you taken apart a thrifted sweater to re-knit?! Awesome! I'm not a knitter, so just end up sewing sweaters into something new. This is a whole new level!
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Your knitting is stunning. I would love to try this pattern, however, have not had success in locating it.
Marie
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What an interesting color combination — I love it! This is a cute style, especially the peplum. Can't wait to see the finished result!
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You are such a talent! This is coming together beautifully.
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Your knitted jacket is coming out great! I like it better than the pattern photo, precisely because you are making it more fitted, good idea. And with a peplum you will be so in! I'd love to see it when you are finished.
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Yes – I found a large cardigan in an op-shop for $1, and couldn't resist!
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Have you tried a library Marie? That's where I found mine!
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Wow, this knitting pattern is so pretty. I really love that waist and peplum, and the mustard color… oh. I really want to teach myself knitting. Maybe using a holiday as an excuse (I need something to do with my hands!).
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That is looking great . Did you treat the wool at all before starting to knit it up? I seem to remember steaming it to get the kinks out? What are you going to wear it with . I can see skirt or dress with a godet or flared hen insert type treatment in the back.
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Nice! I remember really liking that jacket too when the pattern came out. You look like you'll do a fabulous job of it. Perhaps I will follow suit and knit one too… now that I have somwhere I could wear it to!
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Your jacket is coming along beautifully! And, great minds think alike, I am having a mustard moment too… I bought some mustard wool recently 🙂
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What a change! You've given that mustard wool a whole new life. Note to self: learn to knit.
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I'm not a knitter and usually pass over knitting posts. But this jacket is just so enviable. Send it over to Sydney!
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I'm intrigued by this pattern now and want to knit a jacket for myself. The yarn specified in the pattern is not available in Australia so I was wondering what did you use to make it? Did you undo a secondhand jumper from an opp shop and, if so, how did you choose the garment to “upcycle”?
The choice of colours is inspired – way better than the illustration with the pattern.
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Hi Corinne – the yarn specified in the pattern is a worsted/10ply, so anything similar in weight should work. The yarn I am using is recycled, but it was DK/8ply so I've made a few adjustments!
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Hi “unknow” here is the pattern http://www.verenaknitting.com/shop/patterns/Women's+Regular/HARLOW+SUIT+JACKET
When you need to locate anything on internet, and you have an image, you can search it with google images (uploading a image) or if you uses chrome, you can click with right button of the mouse and click on “search this image on google” I found this pattern using this chrome tool 😀
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Sherry, I really love your version of this pattern! It uses “honeycomb” at bottom?
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