lacey (very mini) dress/top

[karizmatic]

a few months ago a friend bought me a japanese crochet magazine and although it had patterns in it, there were still instructional words that she also translate for me.

fast forward to february when i unraveled an XL men's sweater, as i do every once in a while when i find an incredibly good deal. then 2 weeks ago i went on vacation and spent 5 days most of the time in pajamas watching movies and a whole bunch of tv. it wasn't all vegetative - i brought that magazine and the yarn with me on this vacation and actually finished this (pics were taken before blocking, so to the top looks a bit bubbly) :

closeup of top section:

closeup of bottom section:

i'm sending it to the friend who gifted me the magazine (who has since moved to japan - southern end, so she's OK if you were wondering). just thought i'd share here first.

here's what the unraveled yarn looks like (i didn't respin it before working with it):

[PixieVal]

Oh wow! So pretty!
And that is a fabulous color you rescued!

[NotKnit]

Very pretty and I'm sure a much better use of that lovely purple

[noooitaremybirthday]

Wow! That is so amazing to me, that you UNRAVELED something to make something else so beautiful!

[pennydreadfull]

this is beautiful!! the pattern and the color are so perfect!!

[veggiechef]

That sounds like my kind of vacation!  Love the top-the up-cycled yarn is stunning!

[mrsflibble]

I'd wear that!

[karizmatic]

thanks, guys! just heard from my friend who received her gift and she'll be sending action pics shortly! can't wait to see it ON someone!