On Never Knitting Skirts. (Heh heh.)
I think I said before that I would never knit a skirt again. That skirts have no business on the needles. The yarn, oh the yarn, it pulls and stretches and pills and scoots here and there. How in the world could it
become a skirt?
I saw this and I nearly fainted. I must have this skirt.
Call me wishy washy, but I must have this skirt.
I would classify this one as the skirt I can't wear until I run another 30 miles or so, however. The one I can't wear until I cut back on the french fries for a few weeks. The one I can't wear until I add some more squats to the ol' routine. But, honestly. Can't you just see it with some Chuck Taylor's? Or maybe some flip flops and a neat t-shirt, the one you wear day after day?
Why does it have to be this way?
It seems like we bargain with ourselves: "If I want this skirt, I must firm up the gams (gams?) first."
If, if if if if if if.
I tell you what: If I run an extra few miles each week, change to diet tonic, and not have the fries until I'm done, I will wear this skirt.
I will. (I found it at kpixie.com and it is in my fave Blue Sky Alpacas; I'm so in love with this skirt. Let's just hope that my crappy knitting skills are up to it.)
BTW: Still working on the Shawl-Collar Sweater. I love the Karabella Marble. It's great to knit with and I think I'm about halfway done with the back. Also, the Something Red? It'll be ready soon.)
That skirt is really cute, who knew a knitted skirt could pull it off. Hopefully it isn't just the model. Diet tonic- I just don't think it is worth it, regular tonic is so much more delicious. mmm, with bombay sapphire...and a lime wedge...
Posted by: jane | February 13, 2006 at 06:13 PM
Oh MY God. I saw that pattern yesterday and I KNEW you would like it. I knew it so much so that I almost sent you the link. HOW freaky is that?
Your gams. How can you even call them that? I saw them in your post the other day and they look smashing to me. *jealous*
Make the skirt and wear it. You will be HOT. Right?
Posted by: heather | February 13, 2006 at 06:15 PM
I saw this in the new Interweave Knits and emailed BSA asap. And I'm a hippy (as in big hips not hip like cool) black women with two kids who should maybe give up wearing this kind of stuff. I too am in love. Maybe we can start a cross country mini skirt work out.
Posted by: Wanett | February 13, 2006 at 06:15 PM
That is too, too cute! I say in between stockinette rows let's hit the gym and look really cute this spring!
Posted by: erica b. | February 13, 2006 at 06:34 PM
I'd say you are up to the challenge. Yes, I hear ya on the gams, I am working on the gams up.
Posted by: bethi | February 13, 2006 at 06:39 PM
Knitted pleats, I think I've seen everything now.
Posted by: Katie | February 13, 2006 at 07:05 PM
Make it longer and eat more fries. Never diet tonic. :)
You're smokin' - knit away.
Posted by: Shelagh | February 13, 2006 at 07:13 PM
sigh. i'm so short that it's probably not mini on me. you could totally pull it off, tho.
Posted by: carrie m | February 13, 2006 at 07:15 PM
Good gawd, that skirt is killer...me want!
Posted by: ariane | February 13, 2006 at 07:19 PM
You can totally wear that skirt! Go for it!
Posted by: Jeanie | February 13, 2006 at 07:54 PM
I just want the shape to wear that skirt...
Posted by: Cheri | February 13, 2006 at 08:09 PM
The skirt is WAY cool. I would line it to make sure it doesn't give to much. I think if I recall properly, it was the sag you didn't like in knitted skirts.
Posted by: Lynae | February 13, 2006 at 08:19 PM
oh, I know it! I'm getting up early to run tomorrow, just for that skirt. I blame my need for squats on the little one, but he's four -- no longer a good excuse. I too will wear this knitted skirt! See ya on the miniskirt highway!
Posted by: jacey | February 13, 2006 at 08:28 PM
I have reservations. Just don't knit it out of cotton. With cotton's propensity to stretch . . . well, you know.
Posted by: Kristina | February 13, 2006 at 08:39 PM
I bought an expensive outfit at Anthropologie a few days ago that is waaaaay too small for me so that I will be motivated to lose weight.
But it's just so hard when I see the double chocolate chip cookies with walnuts! Or the mango cheesecake. Argh!
Posted by: Sherry | February 13, 2006 at 08:47 PM
Lovely! Almost (almost!) makes me take back my plea to knitters everywhere to eschew the knitted skirt. However, we know from your blog that you work out a lot, so I think you can get away with anything. Looks fab!!
Posted by: knittykitty | February 13, 2006 at 09:07 PM
people have written that the Karabella pattern needs an errata and is chock full of errors are you finding this?
teri
Posted by: teri | February 13, 2006 at 09:27 PM
You've got to knit it. For a moment, I though it was you in the photo but then look again as you never (seldom) go headless :D)
Posted by: Siow Chin | February 13, 2006 at 10:26 PM
I agree; I thought it was you. If anyone can wear it, you can. And, AHEM, what is this nonsense about "cr***y knitting skils"? I mean, REALLY NOW!
That is SO COOL that you'll have your stuff on The Garter Belt! Both my favorite Wendys (Wendies?) in one place!
Posted by: Erica | February 13, 2006 at 10:43 PM
I saw that one in IK, too. It is so cute. Have you seen this one?
http://www.knittingfog.net/lauren.html
Posted by: Erica | February 13, 2006 at 11:04 PM
I dig it! No way I have the thighs for it so I shall admire it from afar on you!!
Posted by: zib | February 14, 2006 at 04:31 AM
The skirt is super cute. I would certainly not be able to resist. I say make the leap, try it out.
Posted by: Kelly | February 14, 2006 at 06:23 AM
Funny I thought the same thing as Siow Chin!
Posted by: ariane | February 14, 2006 at 06:39 AM
Knitted skirts are only for standing around. No bending, no sitting. No matter what, you get a saggy bum and all those squats are wasted. Think about. Pull out the other skirt you knitted and remember.
Posted by: Susan | February 14, 2006 at 06:43 AM
Hee, I just picked up the new IK yesterday and really liked that skirt. Go for it!
Posted by: Kelly | February 14, 2006 at 06:55 AM