FO: Noro "Chirimen" Bettna Coat

#1

Yeah, I knit a 6th Bettna. I tell you, I really love this design. It works so well with so many variegated colorways!

This yarn is DK / 8 ply / 60% Cotton, 24% Silk, 16% Wool, and is warm, yet cool. Very light and airy feeling. I had so much fun working with the colorway! Had to manipulate the skeins more than once by removing the solid black a few times.

Anyway, I promise to model it for you, but not today. I’m a wreck, and doin’ good to get the photo done at all. I need a hair cut and color, too. Ack.

Here it is:

I’m going to wear it tonight, with a wool (knit) charcoal heather-grey skirt and black top. I’m also going to knit a cami/tank to go with it, using Silky Wool but haven’t gotten to it yet. Here is the Silky Wool, color “coffee bean #54”:

Here are my Ravelry notes, if you care to investigate this knit!

#2

That’s [B]really[/B] sharp looking[B]![/B]

Your evening’s outfit sounds spot on.

#3

Lovely, lovely!! Those earth tones are so soothing!!! Wonderful job!!

#4

Love it! The colors are great and I am sure the rest of the outfit is going to really show it off.

#5

Hi Dollyce,

As always a perfect matching of yarn to pattern. Everything you do is perfection…you think I’m a fan? You bet I am!

[COLOR=“DarkOrchid”]Happy knitting…[/COLOR]:knitting:

#6

Love it, Dollyce!!:inlove:

#7

Love it … as always! The colorway you used is just beautiful!

#8

Dollyce,I just had to ditto what everyone else has said. Your work is always breathtaking and of course PERFECT!:woot: Jeanie

#9

Another beautiful cardi. You are the sweater queen! I love this colorway, and the yarn sounds yummy. Beautiful work, as always.

#10

It looks very nice. Are you just going to wear it open in front, or does it have a zipper I can’t see? Usually you have cool buttons, but I don’t see any. Just wondering.

#11

No buttons. The “Bettna” is worn open, like a kimono. If a person wanted to hold it closed, a clasp could easily be added.
But I’ve never wanted to hold it closed. I like to fly free! :teehee:

Thanks for your message Judy!

#12

N

o buttons. The “Bettna” is worn open, like a kimono. If a person wanted to hold it closed, a clasp could easily be added.
But I’ve never wanted to hold it closed. I like to fly free!

Thanks for the reply Dollyce. I understand, no buttons. I guess it is ‘bettna’ that way. (attempt at a joke :lol: )

#13

Another beauty! I love the colorways you choose! You sure have an eye for color and patterns! :thumbsup:

#14

Here’s the front cover of the book! Bettna is featured on the cover:

#15

I’m just simply gonna have to try this one day. I love the way yours always turns out!! Just beautiful!

#16

You really must! This kimono-like cardigan is so easy! Almost completely straight lines! Another bonus, it’s flattering on any figure type! Tall women, short women, slim or plump…it fits!

#17

After not being able to see enough to get online for almost a week, thought I’d check to see if you posted something new. You didn’t disappoint me, it’s really pretty.

I’m going to go look for the Noro book, I have the perfect yarn.

Once again, your speed knitting amazes me; not to mention the meticulous care you put into everything.