Very simple turtleneck sweaters have been hanging on for several seasons now (to my delight) and I’m loving these vaguely Mary Tyler Moore-ish takes from Pre-Fall 2016. Up top is a black short-sleeved jumpsuit from ZAC by Zac Posen (click through to see it in full length) that wouldn’t be nearly as fantastic were it not layered over a thin, high, ribbed turtleneck. Whether that’s sleeveless, short-sleeve or a dickie, we don’t know, but this combo is amazing — especially with those aforementioned combat boots and the giant brooch. And then we have TSE’s tomato red sweater that falls somewhere between a sleeveless turtleneck and a poncho, with a tinge of the early ’70s about it that keeps that mock turtleneck from feeling too ’80s. It’s sort of a slouchier, stockinette cousin to Pam Allen’s Danforth, which I’m reminded I keep meaning to knit.
Wow I love that red vest. So construction wise, do you guys think its pretty much just a straight shot from hem to shoulder? Pick up and add ribbing, then seam sides?
I see it as two long retangles, with ribbed edge picked up along sides, then sewn at shoulder seams and side seams with a 9-10″ sleeve opening. A mock turtleneck can be added last. Seems easy enough!
Thanks dddress. Yeah, that’s what I was thinking … in about a zillion versions (color, yarn type) !!! Love the simple elegance!
Sorta of similar but allows for more options and it’s free:)
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L40201.html?noImages=
There is a pattern on ravelry called , the gale. Check it out, it reminds me of this poncho. It’s on my to do list and a couple ladies at my LYS have already made it with beautiful results!
Thanks for referencing the Gale poncho. Checked it out and it went straight into my favorites!
I have a tomato red sweater from Tse that I’ve had so long it has become my pajama sweater. It is dense and lux from so many machine washings. I darned a big hole in the elbow just yesterday, with raspberry Shibui Silk Cloud. Sounds ridiculous, I know, but I love it. This eye-popping red is everywhere lately. Everlane is featuring it too.
FWIW, the red poncho top is a lot like Shellie Anderson’s Trace without the sleeves, and with a higher neck and wider edges. The weight, drape and construction are very similar.
Yes! The Gale is my pick for the Tomato Vest in a pattern. Would love to knit that. Hmmm…
Love the look with the jump suit!
I’m a big fan of turtlenecks, and I love the layer-ability of them here. I, too, am thinking Gale is a good choice; however, it will have to wait. I have one too many things in the queue before it. But it could be so fast, eh?
Sometimes I think jumpsuits look ok on rail-thin folks, but honestly I can’t get on board with a piece of clothing that requires me to fully undress to go to the bathroom. I like looking nice, but I draw the line at letting my clothing impede my comfort.
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Ahhhh…the elusive Danforth. Been meaning to make that one! Am currently making the Cocoon Vest from Vogue, Fall 2015. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/12-cocoon-vest