Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Blocked and Dry

The camel shawlette is done, fait accompli, blocked, dry and ready for chilly shoulders this autumn and winter.



Blocking did make a difference in the softness of the yarn (not unexpected, I suppose). I tried it on bare skin (my shoulders) last night just to see if it would be itchy or not. I still don't think I'd want this as a scarf around my neck, but as a shoulder covering, I think it will be just fine.

Both John and I love the finished product. It's amazing what you find out about your spouse when you make something like this. His comment included the statement, "I like things that are simple; this is a simple shawl. I like it."

For anyone who might be curious, the "shawl pin" on the shawl isn't a shawl pin of any kind. It's my wedding ring with a small bamboo skewer. I needed something to keep the shawl in place for it's photo shoot. It's all I could come up with as I don't have anything that would qualify as a shawl pin.

So, now that the shawl is finished, I need another simple project to work on when I don't want to concentrate on lace knitting (or have to think about what I'm doing). To that end, I picked up some more sock yarn and started a pair of socks for John. I'll post pictures of that tomorrow. For now, it's time for me to start getting ready for work. Till tomorrow...

7 comments:

  1. It looks beautiful, and definitely autumnal.

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  2. What a beautiful shawl. I am certainly looking forward to the pattern when you have it written. Can you give more particulars about the yarn, so I can look for it locally.

    Thank you,

    Lynn

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  3. the shawl is just beautiful,I really enjoy reading your blog one of these days I hope to start one myself

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  4. OMG!! That is absolutley gorgeous!! I love it! I bet it's so soft warm & cozy too! So jealous!

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  5. Your shawlette is just gorgeous and the color change really gives it charactor. Great work!

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  6. thank you for sharing this wonderful pattern! your shawlette is beautiful! i just completed the pattern for my s-i-l for christmas. and, i am sure i will be making more. thanks again!

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