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Article: `Embossed' flowers create elegance
- Article from:
- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- January 29, 1989
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Pure elegance best describes this classic pullover with
"embossed" flowers scattered across the front. This dramatic effect
is achieved by knitting the floral design in stockinette stitch
against a backdrop of simple seed stitches. The flowers are then
outlined in crochet or embroidery chain stitches for further
contrast; French knots make up the centers.
It's rare to find such an exquisite design that can be made so
easily and inexpensively from worsted-weight yarn. Very little
shaping is required, and the generously cut sleeves set into the
square armholes and the wide band of ribbing make this an
up-to-the-minute fashion.
Designed to be a loose fitting garment, it has a gauge of 4 ...
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