Hello Sailor (wink, wink)

Ahoy Maties! Finally finished up this sweet blue, white and grey nautical-inspired sweater-coatie. I had a lot of fun with this, especially loving the whimsical blue and white stripes of felted wool.


Of course my version of a "sailor collar" came out feminine and flouncy, with asymmetric pieces of this light navy blue layered and circling the neckline.

Added to this mix is one piece of the striped blue and white, so there's a lot going on to catch the eye. The top of the sweater is a lovely grey merino wool. I really like using merino for the tops of these sweaters because they just look so classy and the drape is wonderful and flattering. The middle section here is made of more of that sweet light navy blue, only this time in cableknit, which I've cut to flare out from the low waist to give some room for hips (and so that when you spin it will shiver your timbers).

To finish, I've made coordinating blue and white striped front ties, and a lovely and feminine striped flounce, so that you get some stripes on the top, middle and bottom. Three of my signature "freckle flowers" dot the upper left shoulder.

And as an extra special detail, I put a tiny striped pocket on the right sleeve (just the right size for a tiny, hidden treasure.)