gathering it all together
When I completed the Frozen Leaves shawl, I mentioned to a friend that I was planning to give it away – perhaps to a bride. She told me another friend was looking for a shawl or stole to wear as mother of the bride and it would be lovely for her. I opined that white was not an option for anyone but the bride… but that I would love to knit something custom made for Mum.
Thus was born the Teardrop Stole aka I Always Cry at Weddings.
Details and gallery.
Today’s FO post should be along tomorrow. I have been to town to hand the stole over and have returned home weary and disinclined to write blog posts…
Today’s Thursday Thrill is more of a slight frisson of relief really. I’m marginally thrilled to have completed the Teardrop Stole last night and it is away to its new owner tomorrow – currently pinned out on the blocking mats. Perhaps a better photo will be available for Friday. It is a relief – I …
WIP Wednesday! Alas, all good intentions came to naught this last week. My hands have been so sore that very little knitting has been done, apart from on the Coquille – which is such an easy knit to pick up and put a few rows on now and again. It has grown very quickly… The …
Results of the draw to win my Annis shawl.
EDIT: with 2 hrs left to go, there were 36 entries. SO much interest that I am adding a mystery consolation prize! Hurry up and put your name forward I pulled off two prizes inthe Ravelry Colourmart Lovers Group competition. My Annis got best accessory and I apparently also knitted myself into Most Prolific Member …