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…
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…
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,…
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…
I fell for this one – hook, line and sinker, just as soon as I ever laid eyes on it. It even seduced me to the point that I sent away for specially selected yarn, rather than dipping into the stash and making do. Amalia is a flamboyent piece and definitely needed a bold splash of colour.
Details and gallery.