Life is funny: a bolero

| 46 Comments | | »>

Today David and I were in a car crash. Don't worry; everyone is fine, including the elderly woman who turned left in front of us while we continued straight through a green light. Our trusty car may be totaled, but healthy people are much more important. Still, it's a shock! Nobody leaves their house expecting to get in an accident.

boleroheadon.jpg

It occurred to me that, although I wouldn't recommend seeking out automobile wrecks as a method of connecting with people, we did encounter the generous side of humanity more than usual today as a result of dealing with the crash. There was a responsible witness, who was solicitous toward the old lady and made sure she got home okay after exchanging information with us. There was a super-nice neighbor gentleman, who crossed the street to stand and joke with us and make sure we were all right, and who then kindly offered to give us a ride home. A shopkeep from the convenience store on the corner swept up the debris from the intersection, while another employee of one of the corner businesses helped to push the cars into more normal parking spots. And then my mom, in whom generosity hardly surprises me, lent us her car for the weekend while she's out of town, so that we can have that convenience while we sort out the next steps.

boleroback.jpg

It's nice to be reminded that the old cliches about a sharp shock bringing out the best in some people, really do have some truth to them. (There are, of course, other people in whom bad times bring out the worst, but luckily we didn't happen upon any of them after the accident.) I felt impressed and reassured about the ambient kindness in the neighborhood after this afternoon, and about peoples' ability to relate to and connect with one another.

boleroclose.jpg

You know another time I had the same feeling? When I had dropped a casual comment on Ravelry one day that I had reduced my work week by a day in hopes of increasing my design load, and Erin over at Eat.Sleep.Knit took it upon herself to email me with a proposal about possible joint design projects. I mean, what could be more validating than making a decision of that kind, and getting a tangible show of interest the very same day? It was pretty great.

As you've probably figured by now, this garment - the Vine Bolero - is the (first) result of that email exchange; it was mailed out to the participants in Erin's Malabrigo Projects Club this week, and will be available to the general population through her website come January. (And for those who care about such things: Erin is a peach, and offers generous terms to her designers. You should feel great about buying patterns from her along with your yarn!)

boleroside.jpg

The Vine Bolero is a quick little project, designed in the Cape Cod Grey colorway of Malabrigo's Silky Merino. This was my first time working with this yarn, and although single-ply yarns with silk content pose certain sweater-design challenges, I dearly loved working with it and I'm quite pleased with the final result. The lace motif is simple and sweet, and I like the way it's mirrored across the back and extended down into the sleeves. As with most top-down raglans, it would be amazingly easy to modify for a longer body or sleeves, and you can add however many buttons you darn well please (mine are vintage lucite, purchased in an Etsy splurge).

Apparently, reaching out to people really does make a difference. It feels weird to write a blog entry with such an obvious moral! "And the funny little dog lived happily ever after."

bolerobingley.jpg

46 Comments

  • Oh dear...that happened to me once too. Couldn't sleep afterwards. Not to mention really sore for days. I'm glad everyone is okay and at least you've HAD one, now (if you're like I was) you can stop worrying about when you WILL have one!

    Lovely trousers.

  • Oh dear...that happened to me once too. Couldn't sleep afterwards. Not to mention really sore for days. I'm glad everyone is okay and at least you've HAD one, now (if you're like I was) you can stop worrying about when you WILL have one!

    Lovely trousers.

  • Um, I'm still stuck on 'quite pleased with the final result'. Quite pleased? Emily! I LOVE THE RESULT.

    Honestly, that bolero, those pants... the outfit is fantastic. The shaping in the bolero sits beautifully, the pattern drapes beautifully, the whole thing looks silky and drapey and just lovely lovely lovely.

    Just didn't want to leave you in any doubt :)

  • I'm so glad you guys weren't hurt!!!

    And another stunning design, as usual! I had thought cropped cardis weren't my style, but your bolero has me reconsidering!

  • I'm so glad you're okay. That must have been pretty terrifying. Also, the bolero is really nice.

  • Goodness! I'm so glad that everyone involved is OK. I'm glad there was a silver lining to that cloud.

    Your design is gorgeous! I had no idea it was yours when I was admiring a lovely gold test knit on Ravelry. Between you and your test knitter, I've now seen this in two of my favorite shades of Silky, and I love both of them. Your design makes beautiful use of Silky's drape.

    Your buttons are charming, too! I love your taste.

  • Love it! If I ever get my knitting mojo back I'll be making it as a full-length cardi.

    So glad to hear you're not hurt and sorry about the car-surely the last thing you need when you're not working right now. Good luck with all the red tape!

  • This is so delicate and beautiful and lovely!

    Glad you weren't injured in the crash!

  • Glad everyone is okay. Sweater is beautiful but my favorite part are the buttons. Such a traditional look with the shock of lime lucite bottons. Great combination.

  • Good lord! I'm glad you all weren't injured! Congrats on the design, and I still want your dog.
    :-)

  • Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear of your accident. My car was totalled in a freeway accident a couple years ago, and it sucked. I recommend making sure to get checked out by doctors periodically. I'm still dealing with the physical problems of my accident. (Mostly because I couldn't afford the physical therapy that was prescribed for me, since I had no health insurance.) I guess what I've learned is to let your own insurance company go to bat for you. I made the mistake of trying to deal directly with the other guy's insurance company, and they just wanted to keep me from getting much money, which meant not getting the right treatment.

    But on a happier note, I love the sweater! So beautiful and feminine.

  • Your problems cannot vanish if you just wait choosing nothing! Be creative or simply buy an essay.

  • There're no secrets that describe custom essays writing corporations. Hence, you ought not to worry if buy essays papers. Furthermore, I can confirm, it supposes to be safe.

  • Life is funny indeed, I need to tell you it's my pleasure being here. Definitely going to bookmark your blog..
    California Local Movers

  • The writers at that online essay writing companies produce essays on various communication and media essays types taht helped me in getting ready to my classes at college.

  • Whenever I buycustom written paper, I gained writing assignments done by real experts, and I know for sure that my teacher will be pretty pleased with the passed materials.

  • Your best thought could be popular, because it’s very hard to find writing job. Some days ago we searched a lot and used to be completely happy with outcome.

  • Even being an actively learning person, I’m not always eager to finish my papers for school, that is why once in a while I buy essay UK.

  • Open Web page essaysempire.com in order to buy essay and lighten your educational process by coming for support to our bona fide company to get professional term paper writing services.

  • Students suggest find out pluses about our prices before ordering buy custom essay at the essays writing service. And students should as receive the useful material connecting with this post over there.

  • New 7 inch google android tablet pc with WiFi Cam M009 in Computers/Tablets & Networking, iPads, Tablets & eBook Readers | eBay.

  • Austin home builders constantly propose great deals!

  • Video Production UK produces only award Winnig videao!

  • If you have no time to write your paper assignments on your own, get in touch with the bureaus which professional crew will offer you college essay writing help. Visit this website best-writing-service.com and get the great chance to order cheap papers made from scratch.

  • Weight loss is not an issue any more, check out our website and find out more!

  • Make your resettlement smooth with expert London Man Van services.

  • Weight loss is not an issue any more, check our site and find out more!

  • Book expert photographers and get quality pictures.

  • Book best photographers and receive quality pictures.

  • Majority is up to read some more if the style is prominent and the matter is new. The audience make it look more ot less simple. It can refer either to the act of mind or the result or arrangements of ideas. This thought generally refers to any mental activity involving an individuals consciousness. Chance to find such a competent material.

  • The pre written essays about this good topic composing seems to be a really difficult work, but if you’re not a big professional, you have got an opportunity to receive the facts connected with custom writing at the custom essays service effortless.

  • In case I need to buy fast research paper, I don’t use writing bureaus which present great assignments completed within the short period of time.

  • People's mind is great, nonetheless, sometimes, we have no chance to make better our skills. Academic papers writing can improve our skills. However, very often we are too busy to write something, but, we can learn a lot if Buy Term Paper (primeessays.com).

  • Really intereating information about this topic. The well accomplished research papers writings and the ability to buy an essay "supremeessays.com" just about this topic is offered by term paper writing service.

  • Are you looking for professional CV writing services? Still don’t know where to buy resume paper? Contact Resumes Leader company (resumesleader.com). Here you will get an opportunity to read cover letter samples or buy CV from professional resume writers.

  • writing a dissertation proposal is a difficult enough task for nor competent writers, visit essaylib.com

  • Newly, pupils lack time to compose paper writing, they could click here, and buy essay writing. Addressing this top-notch custom writing firm students will get reliable term paper writing services.

  • Look at this site soft-group.com and receive software development services as we are concentrated on assisting you to attain your business aims.

  • When you don’t know where to buy resume paper, look here, check our CV templates and receive qualified help with resume writing from the expert resume writers who know how to write a successful resume. It is of great worth buying resume with us!

  • Need to receive resume writing assistance? Have no info where to buy resume paper? Click over here where you can find resume formats. Our best resume writers will reassure you that buying resume can bring job seekers true success!

  • Awesome blog. I enjoyed reading your articles. This is truly a great read for me. I have bookmarked it and I am looking forward to reading new articles. Keep up the good work.
    Viral Stuff and Trending News

  • Life is realy fanny!!!And bolero is good!You must save your time and love yourself!!That is way I recommend college essay writing service ,fast and good and Love your Life!

  • It is awful situation that David and you were in a car crash. I am glad to read that everyone is fine, including the elderly woman who turned left in front of us while we continued straight through a green light. Of course, your trusty car may be totaled, but healthy people are much more important.But it's a shock! Nobody leaves their house expecting to get in an accident. custom essay services

  • This is my first visit on your blog. Your article is well written and informative.
    top engineering colleges in jaipur

  • Great post !! Its a one of a kind post that pull in to other to understanding this website.
    love astrology 

  • Leave a comment

    Archives