Pattern: Lady BatÂ
Yarn: Adriafil Cheope
Needles: 3.75 mm (US 5)
Mods: Â I went for a slightly shorter sleeve, and slightly less ‘bat wing’. I did this by following the directions as written, but only increased to 88 stitches. This does make for a slightly shorter sweater, but I compensated by knitting 2.5 inches of ribbing at the bottom hem, which helped add in the length that would have been there if I had increased as directed in the pattern.
I’ve got nothing but a rave review here- I’m crazy about the pattern, I’m crazy about the yarn, I’m crazy about the results.
I was surprised at how versatile this sweater looks- I could totally wear this to work in the summer, and it would look equally great with jeans, shorts. Â The neckline is super flattering (I love a good boat neck!) And I suspect I can even wear this into the fall with a t-shirt underneath, for a little extra warmth.
I totally recommend this yarn, by the way- the cotton has a nice sheen, and it has great structural integrity. Meaning, it didn’t change at all after wet blocking and didn’t grow to humongous proportions like some yarns do. Â I think this might be my new go-to summer cotton. The weight is just right for a knit with a bit of drape to it. Â And I love the colour- it’s exactly what I wanted. I couldn’t have asked for anything more, really. This was a slam dunk. It even was a pretty fast knit, except for the bit where I got the flu for a week in the middle. It was one of those too-sick-to-knit ones, so…. that added a week onto my finish time. Â I recently travelled to Calgary for work (I mentioned it on Twitter and Instagram, so some of you already know that!) and I got quite a bit of knitting done on the plane. Â By the time I landed back home, it was almost done.
Photo outtakes from this photo shoot will go up on the weekend! We shot at a playground with Lila, so expect a lot of outtakes featuring scenes like below:Â
All glamour, all toddler, all the time! Â There was also a portion where Lila managed to get the camera away from us, and took some shots. Coming soon!
Love how the sweater, with your mods, turned out both trendy and classic at the same time. I don’t often think of summer knits as office-appropriate, but this totally works! Gorgeous.
Such a pretty knit! I love tops like that – I have 2 crocheted tops which are so versatile, and can be worn in any weather 🙂
I may just have to add this pattern to my Ravelry queue!
oh how great! You are one foxy bat lady. Actually I prefer it slightly less bat wing-y.
I hate the too-sick-to-knit ones. At least let us have knitting when we are forced to feel terrible for a week. Can’t wait to see the outtakes 🙂
I love this, Julie. I’ve been wanting to knit this top ever since it came out – your yarn choice is great. It gives this top the great drape, which is such a great feature. Also, like how you styled it with just a pop of colour for the necklace.
Fabulous! The color is perfect and I think your choice to lessen the “bat wing” was perfect for a person with a petite frame.
That is just gorgeous. I love the drape too.
Looks amazing! Sounds like the perfect sweater for work and home! A winner!
That’s gorgeous, and super glamorous!
Oh its gorgeous! I love a good, beautiful sweater that can pretty much go with anything.
Oh my god! All toddler – all glamour! That’s hilarious. Lila is such a scene stealer. I do love the sweater and especially love that it’s a summer knit that is super versatile and could also transition to cooler weather, but really, I’m stuck on that Lila photo-bomb!
I love the sweater and Lila!. I think the sweater would knit up nicely in a wool or wool/silk blend for winter and wear well over a long/sleeved tee. I just wish I had the shape for this, but I’m just too round. Thanks for sharing!
Love love love everything about this! The hair, the pencil skirt and Lady bat! Oooh la la!!
Every time I see this knit up I love it!
I totally get the all glam all toddler, its gets even more interesting when she realises she CAN photo bomb you on purpose:) Only good things to come!
Wow, this turned out even more amazing than I thought it will! You look incredibly glamorous in this outfit. Love how effortlessly casual but put together it is. I wonder, what is next?! (ps look forward to seeing the world through Lila’s lenses!)
It turned out so well, really beautiful. You’re right, you can wear this with so many different styles, it can be glamorous or casual. Well done !
Ohh it turned out amazing! I’m so happy you are happy with it – it looks amazing on you! Great job lady!
This is gorgeous, I’m crazy about it too! I like how it’s both slouchy and chic, looks like it’s a really versatile garment, and the open stitch pattern is lovely 🙂 x
So beautiful and versatile! I love it with that necklace – this is one of those patterns that wouldn’t have initially drawn me in, if looking through a pattern book. But seeing it on you makes me want one right now! 🙂
As well you should get rave reviews – it turned out fantastic! And ooooh that leettle Lila – can’t wait for outtakes. 🙂
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Oh this is gorgeous! And so are you. It really does look very versatile.
(And I love the last photo. Can’t wait to see the outtakes. 🙂 )
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It is beautiful. No wonder you love everything about it!
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