Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Bordeaux Chenille Wrap


Here I go again, I have a (partial) homemade outfit, I just can't help it.

We have a family wedding this weekend and our 5 year old son Drew is the ring bearer. I bought this dress, which has a beautiful paisley print in a deep wine color. I found this luxurious chenille yarn in the color Bordeaux, which sounds so romantic! I whipped up this quick wrap and happen to have glass beads to match. I strung a necklace and had beads left over for earrings. The rich chenille makes this outfit so regal, the deep jewel tone plus the lush texture of the yarn is absolutely fabulous! I've always favored deep jewel tones, like ruby red, emerald green and sapphire blue.

The wrap isn't actually done yet. This is turning out too long and I think I'd like a shorter one, (and I started it lenght wise) so I've got 3 days to decide what to do, possibly rip and re-do. I'm not worried, I'm good at ripping, I crochet quick, and we have a 3.5 hour car ride, so I'll have plenty of time, it's got to be perfect!

My Knotty Advice today: If yarn is your passion, don't deny yourself the finest.

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oooo....lushish!

City Wiccan said...

you're cutting it close! . . .but it looks gorgeous! I'm sure you will look stunning.

Unknown said...

omg It's gorgeous! The whole outfit is!

KnitPastis said...

So regal! You are going to lool royal at this wedding and get so many compliments on the entire outfit you put together. Chenille is the best. You feel like a million bucks in it.

LadyLinoleum said...

Very pretty!

lovemyfamily said...

WOW !
I am so impressed with your work and I am sure you will get it Perfect !

Anonymous said...

Oh Pam.. that is Georgous!!!!!!
Love the colors and how they just all match.
I can't crochet while riding in a car.. it's like reading and riding.. can't do.. I get car sick..LOL

Tandi said...

Gorgeous wrap! I can't believe how closely those colors match!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, Pam! Very elegant!

Jimbo said...

knockout combination you have there Pam.

SylvChezPlum said...

makes a beautiful outfit !! Good idea to crochet chenille, I have to try that !

Sabra said...

Truly lovely! That wrap looks so rich and soft.

LG said...

Pam, this is so elegant! and soft! Congratulations!

Paula460 said...

absolutely gorgeous! luxurious!

Mimi said...

Lovely! Everything looks great, hope you show us your pic on that occasion ;)

Norah said...

The wrap and the necklace are beautiful!! That's a wonderful color. I bet you looked absolutely gorgeous at the wedding!