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Miss USA
June 3rd, 2006, 07:18 PM
Dearest Bolero, 6-3-06
You came to me one night as I drifted off to sleep... I saw you in a beautiful beige yarn, thick, but airy and summery. You had short sleeves, and cables up the front.
First thing the next morning, I set out to make you my own. I scoured the net to find your pattern, finding as close as I could manage.. a 1960's bolero sweater with open 3/4 inch sleeves and a hideous spiral design. I figured- close enough! I can swing the sleeves and replace the spirals with your cables!!!
I bought your yarn: Caron Simply Soft in "Bone". I am partial to your yarn, its soft and well priced. You should hold up well. I used my trusty Clover Soft Touch hook in size C. Long double crochets and single crochets? Easy enough!
You worked up quickly and easily. The back and two front pieces I whipped up in no time. ....your sleeves, my love- were a different story.
I cannot tell you how many times I almost tore back your sleeves, considered making you long sleeved, debated on a rolled cuff, even leaving you open like the ugly pattern called for... (a horrible vest crossed my mind once or twice). I threw you across the room three times, only to go pick you up and carry on.http://x.myspace.com/images/blog/smileys/devious.gif
You took time away from the shawl I was supposed to be finishing for my best friend Jennifer, you consumed my every spare minute, you frustrated me and infuriated me, but in the end, my sweet bolero, I adored you.
Love, Your creator,
Elizabeth
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Sylviaf
June 3rd, 2006, 07:21 PM
That is so pretty! You look wonderful in it.
mwedzi
June 3rd, 2006, 07:25 PM
It looks great and so do you! I love the criss-crossing cables on the front. I made a shrug in that same yarn and in that same color, but alas, mine did not come out so much to my liking. You did a great job.
Chrome Kitty
June 3rd, 2006, 07:30 PM
It turned out very nice and I enjoyed your letter:)
cshort
June 3rd, 2006, 07:31 PM
Very pretty and what a creative presentation.

Carol
Roli
June 3rd, 2006, 07:33 PM
Thanks for that entertaining story, Elizabeth. I'm sure that a similar story can be told by many C'ville members! You are one gorgeous lady! Your shrug came out looking perfect, just as you had envisioned it.:)
handbells
June 3rd, 2006, 07:59 PM
Very nice! I especially love the cables!

Jenn
RachelG
June 3rd, 2006, 07:59 PM
What a fun post and bolero...thanks for sharing!
123mama
June 3rd, 2006, 08:17 PM
It looks very pretty on you. Job well done/:yes

sondra
Solitaire
June 3rd, 2006, 08:34 PM
Gorgeous, Gorgeous Gorgeous, the bolero and the model
kisha29
June 3rd, 2006, 08:42 PM
:manyheart the letter and that came out really nice, great job :cheer :cheer :cheer
KateCrochets
June 3rd, 2006, 08:52 PM
Very awesome! That is really, really beautiful, and looks great on you! Great work, Elizabeth.
wildthing1058
June 3rd, 2006, 09:19 PM
that came out really nice
SheCrochets
June 3rd, 2006, 11:39 PM
Love the letter ~ and the bolero is great! Way to be creative and stick with it! (The cables make it... :manyheart )
Mom w/a Motif
June 4th, 2006, 12:18 AM
What a beautiful bolero! And, :eek I wish I had skin like yours! Like a porcelain goddess! And hair, and eyes, and lips....

:worried I need a makeover...

Anyway the bolero is beautiful and aren't you glad you stuck with it til it was done? :cheer

Tina
monchichi_bright
June 4th, 2006, 12:23 AM
very nice way to present such a wonderful piece of work ........good job !!!!
Miss USA
June 4th, 2006, 03:31 AM
Thank you everyone!! :hug
grrlsmom
June 4th, 2006, 12:36 PM
Oh my - how pretty! You worked hard and it was well worth it. The bolero really looks great!
wyldflrs
June 4th, 2006, 12:47 PM
Both are very pretty! Color looks great on you :cheer
Pam Gillette
June 5th, 2006, 02:06 AM
What a fun and original way to tell us about your project! You look great in it, many times the most frustrating are the most rewarding! Wear it with pride!
addictedtoyarn
June 5th, 2006, 10:49 AM
BEAUTIFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!:cheer
iamjenbg
June 5th, 2006, 11:31 AM
adorable!
you did a fab job!!!
crochet mama
June 5th, 2006, 11:42 AM
I love it! You look great in the pictures, too. :clap
PrincessOnica
June 5th, 2006, 12:23 PM
Those cables are awesome!

Onica
Yammy
June 5th, 2006, 02:12 PM
That is just so cute! Looks fantastic on you too!
jessluvn31
June 5th, 2006, 02:14 PM
How beautiful! One of these days I'll get around to trying to create something as pretty as that!
HappyknitandcrochetFreak
June 5th, 2006, 09:04 PM
Your bolero and the presentation of it is awesome:clap

It looks great on you:yay
Appliejuice
June 5th, 2006, 10:13 PM
That is beautiful. It does look great on you. :)
kjdfairy2
June 5th, 2006, 11:38 PM
It's very beautiful, you did a great job!
yarndiva
June 6th, 2006, 12:06 AM
Beautiful Bolero! Great Job!
NoLooseEnds
June 6th, 2006, 12:31 AM
Wow that is truly awesome! I especially love the winding cables ( i almost put windy...for wind-y...not forceful air!!) beautiful, and such a fun letter...I'm glad Im not the only one who talks to her crochet projects...usually mine are in spanish and are not nearly as nicely articulated *@#! :goodorbad good job!
KarenRebecca
June 6th, 2006, 01:31 AM
AWESOME WORK! I'm so jealous :) You have beautiful skin, by the way. :yes

Have you written up the pattern yet? :hook
Miss USA
June 6th, 2006, 04:14 AM
AWESOME WORK! I'm so jealous :) You have beautiful skin, by the way. :yes

Have you written up the pattern yet? :hook
Noooo, it was kind of a trial and error mess, lol I dont think id even know how to recreate it
Adri
June 6th, 2006, 05:19 PM
Sweeeeet bolero! I admire your strong will to make it come to life through trial, error and frustration!! Way to go!
EricaB
June 6th, 2006, 11:56 PM
Great job! I love the cables!
simonssez
June 6th, 2006, 11:58 PM
That is beautiful...as are you! And I love the letter addition for presentation! :)
Pyogazel
June 7th, 2006, 02:04 PM
lovely letter,
cute bolero,
gorgeous model !
crochetrae
June 8th, 2006, 11:43 PM
Terribly cute!
Susan