Sunday, August 12, 2007

Bonsai Tunic

Pattern by Norah Gaughan, published on Interweave Knits Spring 2007. My beloved gifted me Gaughan's new book Knitting Nature for Christmas last year. Very talented designer, lovely book, and lovely patterns.

The original Bonsai Tunic is knitted with bamboo yarn (maybe that's why it's named Bonsai? Actually bonsai means potted plants, not necessarily bamboo). Mine is 100% shetland wool. I think it'll look very pretty once it's blocked.

I have finished the lace bottom piece for the back and onto the ribbing, and it's boring.



6 comments:

Karin said...

OHHHH, I can't wait to see that one finished! Looks lovely already.

Romi said...

That's a great color! It's going to look gorgeous. :)

Diane said...

Thanks for the education. I always thought bonsai translated to little tree. lol. Ya learn something new every day.

I love the tunic. The lace pattern is beautiful.

Lynn said...

This is going to be beautiful!!!

Lynn said...

Hey, do you have a JoAnn's near you? JoAnn's still carries Fisherman wool. Every time I see it I contemplate buying some to dye.

Lesley said...

Bamboo yarn??? You DO learn something new everyday!