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Twist Collective BlogTwist Style Fridays: Tenaya
Every Friday we feature one of the garments from the magazine in a post about styling. We suggest different ways to wear the garment in question using mock-ups from Polyvore. We encourage readers to tell us what they think about these outfits via our Facebook page or Twitter, and if folks want to make their own outfits, please tweet them at us with the hashtag #twiststyle. You can find all of the Style Friday posts here. Hey there fashion fans. Carly here, with another installment of Style Fridays. This week- Tenaya, Elizabeth Doherty's super pretty (and seamless!) cardigan. Here's how you've seen it already-
And just because they are wearing me out with their simplicity and gorgeousness, let's take a closer look at some of those details, shall we?
The decorative ribbing and clean collar and button bands are so lovely. This is definitely on my to-knit list for the coming winter. I've made my share of sweaters that I don't wear, but this one seems pretty perfect- it looks great open or closed; it's detailed enough to be the star of an outfit, but basic enough that you could wear it with loud prints without them competing. Clearly, you can knit it in whatever color you like, but this jewel blue is amazing. It's close enough to a denim tone that you can treat it like a neutral but it's also so rich and pretty on it's own! For this first set, i used it like a neutral, with some of the colors I am always most excited about for autumn- mustardy yellows and oranges. You know, in case you want to dress like the changing leaves.
The outfit on the left has a sparkly top just barely peeking out from under this stunning cardigan, but you could unbutton it further to show a little more flash. I think the sequins might catch a bit of light through the eyelets too. The outfit on the right could also be worn with patterned or lace tights for extra warmth and adorableness. My second set focuses on acid-brights and silvery neutrals. A cozy, but still tailored knit like this one plays well with soft, drapey fabrics, or with more structured suiting.
I simply could not choose between the girly flats and studded boots with the outfit on the left. I think either works really well, depending on where your day might take you. Wear something a little sexy underneath the sweater on any of these outfits to take your outfit out for the evening. I noticed that some of you have already cast on for this delightful project- I can't wait to see your finished garments, and how you wear them! Tell me about you styling ideas for this cardi, or make your own sets in Polyvore and post them on our Facebook or Twitter (#twiststyle). How would you wear Tenaya? Designer Process: Osage
This week I’m excited to have a new design in the Fall 2012 Twist Collective. It’s always such an honor to be included in their magazine, it’s so well produced and they take so much care with all the little details. The design I did for this issue is Osage which is a tailored jacket. You can also find it on Ravelry here.
This jacket has been in my imagination for a long time, I drew the curve of the front edge and collar in a notebook a few years ago. I knew the shape I wanted but didn’t yet know how to design the shape exactly the way I wanted. The whole design grew out of that front curve. This happens to me a lot with design, I won’t have a complete design plan in my head but I will have a basic shape or feel and the rest of the design just falls in place around it.
That curve and collar felt elegant, with a retro feel, so I wanted it to be tailored with a clean shape. The yarn we used was Briggs & Little Heritage. This is a real ‘woolly’ wool with a firm dense texture, combining this with a moss stitch pattern created a firm, flat, uncurling fabric that could be moulded to the curves I needed. Due to the style I wanted for this jacket I opted to knit it in pieces. Anyone who knows my work will know that this is pretty unusual for me :-) It really did fit with the tailored style though, as firm seams would help it hold it’s shape. I think that it also makes each of the individual curves easier to work as you’re only working on one or two shaping elements at one time.
To preserve the clean lines of the front I wanted it to just fasten with one giant button which would be the central decorative element. This is a great way to use up that one large special button you’ve got in your stash! However you do need more than a single fastening to close the front of a jacket so the other snaps or hooks (your preference) are hidden at the top inside. You could of course also add a second button hole and button if you wished – just because I like a single button look doesn’t mean you will! So go knit your own tailored Fall jacket and add your own personal twist.
Twist Style Fridays: Capriccio
Every Friday we feature one of the garments from the magazine in a post about styling. We suggest different ways to wear the garment in question using mock-ups from Polyvore. We encourage readers to tell us what they think about these outfits via our Facebook page or Twitter, and if folks want to make their own outfits, please tweet them at us with the hashtag #twiststyle. You can find all of the Style Friday posts here. Extra-happy Friday everyone; a new issue means so many more patterns to play with on fashion day! I hope you've had a chance to take a slow flip through the magazine and pick some faves. I'm here, as usual, to show you new contexts for these garments. First up for the Polyvore treatment is Capriccio, Robin Melanson's lace-panelled, textured-cowl pullover. I'm loving this sweater. Something about the architectual details on the sleeve and the strong lines on the lace panel. It's exactly the thing to pull on after a day at the beach, when the stars are coming out and your hair is still kind of wet. But that is just one dreamy Capriccio-wearing scenario! I have so many more to present you with. Here it is as you've seen it already-
Seems to me that you could also wear this lovely top to the office (left), a fancy restaurant (middle), or to someplace more casual (left). Neutral bottoms, cute shoes- you can't really go wrong.
Then again, maybe you want to be wearing something a little brighter? These next outfits are variations on a pretty tight theme- melon-hued skirt, neutral but unusual shoe, cute bag- but they still all seem like really different girls, going to different places. The one on the right is going to a cool party; maybe there's a band playing. The one in the middle is strolling around town, running some errands, but meeting a friend for dinner later. The one on the right is going to the ballet, or to see a play. Probably later she'll have a martini.
We'd love to hear what you think of these looks- holler at us on Facebook! If you have ideas about how to wear Capriccio- have at it, and then tweet your creations @twistcollective, #twiststyle. Have a great weekend! Quick Dispatch: Summer Cubicle
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