Preview of the Divine Beaded Lace Cardigan and a Contest!
June 21, 2012
Sometimes, a super
gorgeous yarn just has me stumped!
What design can I come up with that will allow me to make the most of the yarn's beauty?!
Well, here is the result of many hours of racking my brain to create a piece that justifies the use of such a lovely yarn… Tilli Tomas’ Symphony Lace. The color is Midnight Borealis, which is a stunning shade of purple (or amethyst?) with subtle blue accents in it and lots of sparkly iridescent beads scattered throughout.
This cardigan is a top-down design, lending itself to easy adjustments to suit your needs. I make mine a longer, tunic length with tiny sleeves so it would layer well over a skinny strapped evening dress or a tank and slim pants.
The lace pattern is a lovely open leaf design that I'm very pleased with. The open sections are a wonderful contrast to the more closed center section.
This is a versatile pattern that would work equally well with a simpler yarn. . . ideally still lace weight to really bring out the airy-ness.
Maybe even in cream or white for a summer wedding?
Pattern to be released soon… likely at the beginning of July. Be sure to sign up for my email updates at http://www.sweaterbabe.com to be notified of it's release!
OR Fave it on Ravelry.com so you won't forget about this one! http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SweaterBabe/beaded-tunic-vest
** AND NOW FOR THE CONTEST DETAILS! **
I need help naming this pattern! As you may know, I tend to use long descriptive names for my patterns. . . but this one is defying me. I can't think of a name that will give it justice!
So, to enter this contest, please do one or BOTH of the following by 9pm PST, July 6th, 2012:
1) Use Pinterest to pin this blog post and in the "describe this pin" area, enter #SweaterBabe.com (required, or I won't be able to find your entry!) AND your proposed name. 
* PLEASE be sure you are on my email list, so that when I announce the winners, you can claim your prize if you entered through Pinterest (as I can't contact you directly).
(If you don't know what Pinterest it, then skip to 2!)
2) Enter a suggested name as a comment on this blog post.
Short names, long names are all good!
After July 6th, the person with the winning name will win a copy of this PDF pattern + 3 months of free membership in the SweaterBabe.com Knitting Club!
I'll also pick 3 random entries to win a free PDF copy of the pattern.
Good luck to all and can't wait to hear the suggestions. . .
*** 7/9/12 ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS! ***
THE WINNING NAME FOR THIS PATTERN IS. . . Whispering Lace Leaves Cardigan, submitted by Dianne Shiozaki through Pinterest. Congrats Dianne! You win the PDF pattern + 3 months of membership in the SweaterBabe.com Knitting Club!
There were SOOO many to chose from, I went ahead and chose 3 runner-ups to each win a copy of the pattern too:
1) Gossamer Trellis, from Loreen O., who posted on the blog 6/25/12.
2) Cascading Wisterias, from Lani Smith, who posted on 6/21/12.
3) Shimmery Midnight Dream, from Susan, who posted on 6/21/12. (pretty name, but when I add "by SweaterBabe.com," it can becomes a bit "adult-only" LOL ;-)
Congrats to all and thanks for a making this such a fun contest!
AND of course, this pattern is now available for all:
See the NEW #141 Whispering Leaves Lace Top-Down Cardigan in the pattern shop!
P.S. This is July 2012's pattern download for members of the SweaterBabe.com Knitting Club. Not a member? JOIN in July and get this new pattern right away as part of your $7.99/month membership!
Posted on June 21, 2012 at 10:20 AM in Giveaways and Contests, New Knitting Patterns, Updates | Permalink
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Comments (567)
Heliotrope Haze
Posted by: B.Miron | June 21, 2012 at 07:08 PM
I would name it "A Little Night Music" because the yarn is Symphony (music), the color is Borealis (night), it is beaded (little). :)
Posted by: ann | June 21, 2012 at 07:16 PM
It's so delicious and just right for a night at the theatre---"Phantom of the Opera Tunic" is my choice for a name. Beautiful!!
Posted by: Andrea Burke | June 21, 2012 at 07:21 PM
Whispering Dreams
Posted by: Suzanne E | June 21, 2012 at 07:23 PM
Beautiful! I can never find good lace patterns for anything but scarves and shawls. Although I did think of tree branches at first, on second thought it reminded me more of a meandering path through the woods. I think I might call it the "Road Less Traveled By."
Posted by: Gwendolynn Dennetta | June 21, 2012 at 07:28 PM
Given the beaded yarn and the almost ferny lace look:
Sparkle Fern
Posted by: Susan (sjanova) | June 21, 2012 at 07:37 PM
It reminds me of wind shimmering through the pines at twilight on a summer evening just before a storm. How about Dancing pines or windswept pines or Storm Dancers?
Posted by: Kim | June 21, 2012 at 07:41 PM
Love this cardigan! I would call it Midnight in Paris
Posted by: Helen G | June 21, 2012 at 07:43 PM
Trailing Vines Beaded Smock. It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Mimi | June 21, 2012 at 07:44 PM
"breath of fresh air" the airy lace down the spine of the piece gives me a chill up the back.
Posted by: yvette brown | June 21, 2012 at 07:48 PM
I think the pattern on the back looks like a "SAX PLAYER"..Symphony Lace.
Posted by: Barbara McNamara | June 21, 2012 at 07:49 PM
Since it looks like the Double Vines pattern, I immediately thought of "Gossamer Vines".
Posted by: Amy | June 21, 2012 at 07:49 PM
Morning Glory Cardigan
Posted by: Fran Waldmann | June 21, 2012 at 08:02 PM
Angel wings cardigan
Posted by: Linda Austin | June 21, 2012 at 08:02 PM
Light and Lovely Lavender Beaded Lace--beautiful design!
Posted by: Kt01430 | June 21, 2012 at 08:10 PM
I like Wisteria also ... my second choice is "Katherine" ... and my third choice is the name of your dearest friend. That sweater is special and deserves a carefully chosen name that honors someone you love !
Posted by: Paula Durrant | June 21, 2012 at 08:14 PM
Beauty in Lace Cardigan.
Posted by: Carolyn | June 21, 2012 at 08:16 PM
"Hummingbird's flight" tunic....it reminds me of the humming birds in my yard which are delicate and also flighty going first one direction and then the other.
Posted by: Harriet Schipper | June 21, 2012 at 08:21 PM
Dragon Dreams... it just reminds me of the ridges and scales of a dragon, and the beaded yarn makes me think of the beast flying high into the midnight sky...
Posted by: Donya Frontauria | June 21, 2012 at 08:26 PM
The lace design reminds me of the flower Bird of Paradise, so that is my suggestion for it's name "Bird of Paradise".
Posted by: Nancy Aldrich | June 21, 2012 at 08:36 PM
Amethyst Aurora Lace Cardigan
Posted by: Nici | June 21, 2012 at 08:40 PM
What a great design!! Can't wait for the pattern, After looking at the total design my thought was - - "HELLO GORGEOUS" Beaded Lace Cardigan.
Posted by: Joan DeWolfe | June 21, 2012 at 08:41 PM
Lacy-leaved Lovely Cardigan
Posted by: Nici | June 21, 2012 at 08:43 PM
Whispering Wisteria Lace Cardigan
Posted by: Nici | June 21, 2012 at 08:44 PM
Cool Summer Garden Cover
Posted by: Denise Carlson | June 21, 2012 at 09:01 PM
I see vines on the back which seem to branch, so "Branching Vines."
Posted by: Beth Rudo | June 21, 2012 at 09:03 PM
ANGEL WINGS or wings of an angel
Posted by: Dawn Bradt | June 21, 2012 at 09:12 PM
How about Amethyste?
Posted by: P. Joan Gavigan | June 21, 2012 at 09:13 PM
I saw dragon scales and since you are stumped why not call Mysterious Dragon Walk
Posted by: Debbie | June 21, 2012 at 09:16 PM
midsummer's dream
Posted by: Susieq | June 21, 2012 at 09:23 PM
Bird of Paradise Lace Cardi Wrap.
Katherine
Posted by: Katherine | June 21, 2012 at 09:27 PM
Congrats & thanks for making such a beautiful piece. Can be named in many ways. Below are my choices:
'Lacey Lust' - a romantic lacey open cardigan with starry shimmer making you irresistable for a candlelight dinner...
'Divinely Elegance' - a lacey open shimmery cardigan apt for that romantic moonlight date making you his princess...
'Lacey Elegance' - day, evening or night wear it on top of any outfit to win that grace enhancing the figure.
Posted by: Sumana | June 21, 2012 at 09:47 PM
This cardigan/tunic is just "Sheer Elegance".
I can imagine this over a special occasion, figure hugging dress.
Posted by: Robyn Macdonald | June 21, 2012 at 09:59 PM
"Dreaming of a Midsummer Night Cardigan"
Posted by: Kim Dempsey | June 21, 2012 at 10:01 PM
Airy midnight stars
Posted by: beverly avery | June 21, 2012 at 10:13 PM
"Lacy Climbing Vine"?
Posted by: Robin Stott | June 21, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Délicatesse (in french)
Posted by: magilknit6 | June 21, 2012 at 10:25 PM
Midnight Whispers
Posted by: AndiB | June 21, 2012 at 10:26 PM
When I saw the design, the first thing I though of was "Sea Horses in a Wave" It is a beauitful cardigan.
Posted by: Zeno Losty | June 21, 2012 at 10:44 PM
Hi there! What a fabulous pattern. I can't wait for it to become available. How about calling it Wisteria Jewel? It reminds me of those lovely flowers and the beads shimmer like jewels.
Posted by: Laurie Baker | June 21, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Even though I do not knit, I crochet, this is so lovely. Reminds me of "Tumbling Leaves". I would name it Tumbling Leaves Tunic.
Love the look of this yarn.
Posted by: sue wentzel | June 21, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Flowing Leaves of Summer
Posted by: Ellen | June 21, 2012 at 11:18 PM
Delicate Cobwebs!
Posted by: Shirley Cauchi | June 21, 2012 at 11:47 PM
Light as Air, Joy to Wear Top-Down Cardigan
Posted by: Barbara Silverman | June 21, 2012 at 11:59 PM
Willow
Posted by: Nilda | June 22, 2012 at 12:24 AM
Double Crick because it looks like 2 creeks meandering through the forest.
Posted by: Peggy D | June 22, 2012 at 12:29 AM
I'd call it "Dancing Ladies" as the lace reminds me of my grandmother's lovely fuchsia bushes with their Dancing Lady flowers.
Posted by: Estelle Langslow | June 22, 2012 at 12:39 AM
HI,
I think this is just lovely. I would call it, floating leaves tunic.
Posted by: Judy Wheldon | June 22, 2012 at 01:11 AM
Iris Beauty
Posted by: JO DEROUIN | June 22, 2012 at 01:51 AM
Beaded Lacy Whispers Tunic
Posted by: April Gay | June 22, 2012 at 02:08 AM
Sheer Heaven, would by my suggestion.
Absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Tkkozeluh | June 22, 2012 at 02:19 AM
Victoria, of course.
Posted by: vicki | June 22, 2012 at 02:51 AM
Napa's Strolling Vineyard
Posted by: Lyn | June 22, 2012 at 02:57 AM
I would call it "Sparkling morning dew"
Posted by: Denise | June 22, 2012 at 02:58 AM
DeVine Waverly Beaded Cardigan
Posted by: Rachel S. | June 22, 2012 at 02:59 AM
My hubby suggested, 'Long Line Train Track.' Not as good as the others, but it does describe the lace front and back!
Barbs Adams X
Posted by: Barbara Adams | June 22, 2012 at 03:05 AM
Whoops -- my website is www.evelynarts.com
Posted by: Evelyn Van Orden | June 22, 2012 at 03:15 AM
Symphonic Lace Summer Tunic
Posted by: Louise | June 22, 2012 at 03:15 AM
I thin i'll call it "Lacy Leafy evening Tunic
Posted by: gwen | June 22, 2012 at 03:27 AM
Dancing Leaves on the Isle of Skye
Posted by: Melanie Hayes | June 22, 2012 at 03:33 AM
How's about "Memories of a Phoenix " (Simply stunning design BTW)
Posted by: Aileen | June 22, 2012 at 03:48 AM
"Divine Delight"
I just love the garment. It is so light and lovely created in a beautiful yarn.
Posted by: Leanne Pacey | June 22, 2012 at 03:52 AM
Wandering Wisteria Cardigan
Posted by: Joannem Johnson | June 22, 2012 at 03:59 AM
New Flame
Posted by: lynn | June 22, 2012 at 04:10 AM
How about dragons teeth?
Posted by: Beverl l hall | June 22, 2012 at 04:12 AM
Or Heliconia? The lace pattern looks just like a heliconia plant blossom!
Posted by: Beverly L Hall | June 22, 2012 at 04:15 AM
Oh my goodness you're gonna have a time picking over those awesome names!!! My immediate reaction was: TOP DOWN AND TATOOED
I don't even have a tatoo but will LOVE to knit that to get the feel!!! Love that pattern!
Posted by: Jenni McKee | June 22, 2012 at 04:25 AM
Fairie Dust
Posted by: Deni Dunn | June 22, 2012 at 04:32 AM
Amethyst Dream
Posted by: Susan | June 22, 2012 at 04:40 AM
I think it should be called "Icharus" because it looks as light as a feather and the design looks like feathers going up symbolizing Icharus' flying too close to the sun.
Posted by: Adell | June 22, 2012 at 04:40 AM
"TINY DANCER" - the pattern running down the back reminds me of tiny ballerinas .
Posted by: tracey C | June 22, 2012 at 04:47 AM
Devine Cascade
Posted by: Ginny | June 22, 2012 at 04:53 AM
I like "Waterfall by Starlight".
Posted by: Mary Bednarczyk | June 22, 2012 at 05:00 AM
how about Divine Beaded Lace Cardigan??? maybe you ahd the name all along
Posted by: dee landreneau | June 22, 2012 at 05:00 AM
Northern Lights Beaded Lace Cardigan. Gives a nod to the yarn color (midnight boralis). The iridescent beading further calls to mind the beauty and dreaminess of the phenomena Aurora Borealis .... or Northern Lights.
Posted by: Helen Hooper | June 22, 2012 at 05:01 AM
When I saw this, I thought of a weeping willow tree, so how about Willow Spring tunic?
Posted by: Stephanie Whalen | June 22, 2012 at 05:02 AM
Falling Leaves Beaded Cardigan
Posted by: dee landreneau | June 22, 2012 at 05:06 AM
Aurae, goddess of the breeze, fits this so perfectly. The tunic is so airy and floaty.
Posted by: Roxie Day | June 22, 2012 at 05:17 AM
I first thought of a cooler day or night (after the current heat-wave) some people refer to as "Indian Summer"! Therefore, my suggested name is: "Indian Summer Delight"
Posted by: Davidacareysr | June 22, 2012 at 05:26 AM
Windering lacy dream tunic
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 22, 2012 at 05:27 AM
My first thought when I saw this was DragonWing Cardi.
Posted by: Amanda Hume | June 22, 2012 at 05:37 AM
There are so many wonderful names that have been suggested by so many clever artisans. This is a very beautiful creation and the yarn is a perfect choice for this piece. My offering is: "MEANDERING MISTIQUES" or "SCINTILLATED LEAVES COVER-UP."
Posted by: Lynn Cook | June 22, 2012 at 05:49 AM
Airyelle.
Posted by: Annette | June 22, 2012 at 05:49 AM
Guinevere - named after the queen of Camelot!
Posted by: Mary D | June 22, 2012 at 05:55 AM
The lace weight yarn and beads are so delicate but the back pattern is so twisty - it looks like gnarled roots. I would call it the Forest Fairyduster.
Posted by: Ingrid Phaneuf | June 22, 2012 at 06:05 AM
I would call this beautiful cardigan "The leaves of Life".
Posted by: Doris I. | June 22, 2012 at 06:06 AM
I see a knitted leaf pattern ascending and a lacey leaf pattern descending, I call it ENTWINED
Posted by: Carol S | June 22, 2012 at 06:20 AM
My first thought was it resembled facing rows of peacock faces, so my choice would be Peacock Glory.
Posted by: Edna Isaac | June 22, 2012 at 06:21 AM
Baroness Fredericka
Posted by: Liz | June 22, 2012 at 06:25 AM
Beaded Midnight Wisteria
Posted by: Nancy (aka, Beachkoz) McAfee | June 22, 2012 at 06:29 AM
How about "Symphony on the rise"
Posted by: Nancy Flores | June 22, 2012 at 06:29 AM
I posted on pinterest and facebook:
the name: "Lovely Travelling Vines" sweater
~Allison
Posted by: Allison Wade | June 22, 2012 at 06:36 AM
Since the name of the yarn used is "Symphony Lace," how about "Sonatina Cardigan"?
Posted by: Kristen A | June 22, 2012 at 06:38 AM
I think I would call it "Ethereal Lace Vest."
Posted by: Donnell S. | June 22, 2012 at 06:57 AM
I suggest " Lucious Lace Coverup" It woud be appropriate for an all occasion wear.. A night out on the town. or a relaxing evening in the garden. "Simply beautiful"
Posted by: Evelyn Orem | June 22, 2012 at 07:02 AM
Fairy tale lace cardigan!
Posted by: Stavroula Pantelaki | June 22, 2012 at 07:17 AM
I would like to name this pattern TRAILING LEAVES.
I can see the leaves falling so naturally and swaying in the breeze.
Posted by: Priscilla Laybolt | June 22, 2012 at 07:25 AM
Plum Delightful
Posted by: Marie | June 22, 2012 at 07:30 AM
grace in lace
Posted by: Marie | June 22, 2012 at 07:34 AM
purple persuasion
Posted by: Marie | June 22, 2012 at 07:36 AM