Inspiration Saturday: Prima ballerina

There's something about a ballerina, isn't there?  It's such an iconic role that almost everyone thinks about when they're a kid but relatively no one actually becomes.  And even though I've long since past ever wanting to actually be one, I still find them interesting.  Certainly interesting enough to have just finished watching 'Ballerina' on Netflix Instant and now want to look at some ballerina-inspired knits.

Ballerina Wrap Jacket by Mari Lynn Patrick

Photo credit: Vogue Kniting, Fall 2009

I think this looks interesting, with the way that it's wrapped and the peplum skirt.  I love something that will spin around a little.

Margaret Dashwood Shawl by Joanna Johnson

Photo credit: Jane Austen Knits Summer 2012

This pattern wasn't written to be ballerina-inspired, but there's something about a wrap that seems meant to be worn over a tutu after a performance, with a full face of make-up.  And hey, why haven't any Jane Austen stories become ballets?  I wonder which heroine would be best on pointe?

Lacy Legwarmers by Vanessa Ewing

Photo credit: Vanessa Ewing

Another obvious piece of ballet knitwear would be legwarmers.  These are on the delicate, lacy side, very pretty.

Thigh High Leg Warmers by Tanis Gray

Photo credit: Vogue Knitting Knit.1 Fall 2006

These, on the other hand (calf?) are on the chunky, cozy side.  Which I also like.

Tutu by Monika Sirna

Photo credit: Monika Sirna

Am I too old to absolutely covet this skirt?  I want a pink tutu out of cloud-like lace yarn.

The closest I'm going to get to being a ballerina is singing along with my 'Center Stage' soundtrack.  Hmm, that's not a bad plan for this afternoon...

For more inspiration, go to Woolen Diversions.  She has pretty pictures of flowers this week!