This is why I cut things out in advance ...

I knocked this top out this afternoon when I came home from work and was finished in time for dinner at 7pm. It's Vogue 1020 and I've made this pattern as a dress twice before, but decided to give it a whirl as a top. I twin needled the neckline over clear elastic and the sleeves and bottom hem are twin needled. Like most people who make this pattern, I have left out the zipper. This will get a lot of wear come winter.

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Anonymous said…
That is a lovely top. Gorgeous colour too!
February 1, 2010 at 10:38 PM
Sheila said…
Gorgeous top and agree the color is awesome.
February 2, 2010 at 2:37 AM
Danielle said…
U are so talented, this is gorgeous!!!
February 2, 2010 at 6:03 AM
Sharon said…
Great looking top and I can see the advantages of cutting out in advance.
February 2, 2010 at 9:42 AM
Faye Lewis said…
Luscious! I know you are going to look great in that.
February 2, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Kathi said…
Very, very pretty! Lovely style!
February 3, 2010 at 6:19 AM
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