Just look at the subtle colour variety, I have never worked with yarn that has the word LUXURY on the skein band. It is totally delightful.
Will keep you posted but I think it is going to be quite quick, maybe a few weeks.
Jo x
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
Elise Shawl
Last night I started my shawl with my Christmas present wool - Shilasdair hand dyed Luxury 4ply, made from 10% cashmere, 10% baby camel, 40% angora and 40% merino lambswool.Dyed using juniper berries from the cliff faces of Skye! It is a free crochet pattern I found on Ravelry called Elise and I am totally in love with making it.
For the first time ever, I have found following a drawing easier than following the written instructions. Bloke said 'does that make sense and is that what is helping you to make that shawl' I replied 'Yes, but I couldn't follow one of your wiring diagrams could I?!'
Just look at the subtle colour variety, I have never worked with yarn that has the word LUXURY on the skein band. It is totally delightful.
Will keep you posted but I think it is going to be quite quick, maybe a few weeks.
Just look at the subtle colour variety, I have never worked with yarn that has the word LUXURY on the skein band. It is totally delightful.
Will keep you posted but I think it is going to be quite quick, maybe a few weeks.
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that is such a beautiful colour Jo!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful, and that yarn, wow, luxury indeed. I didn't even know you could knit with baby camel. It's going to be beautiful when it's done.
ReplyDeleteBoth yarn and shawl are beautiful! Great that you are finding it straightforward to follow the pattern as well! Another new skill under your belt. xx
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are taking on the Elise Shawl, you will not be disappointed. I have made six of them, the pattern is so easy to remember after a few rows you will be crocheting in your sleep.
ReplyDeleteLove the yarn color, it is going to be beautiful.
Hugs,
Meredith
That shawl is lovely and I can only imagine how soft the wool is with that composition.
ReplyDeleteOoo la la! Talk about an indulgent gift! You must be having so much fun working with that yarn - the colour is stunning! I look forward to seeing your progress, and well done for figuring out a diagram - I've tried, I end up marking the thing so I don't lose my place, I just don't have the hang of it yet...Chrissie xx
ReplyDeleteLovely work, and lovely color, Jo! Thanks for letting me admire it :) xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, I hope you had a good Christmas, how was the river by you, we haven't ventured over that way.. Oh my gosh, you lucky girl, that yarn looks and sounds lush. The pattern is so pretty, I'm off to put it in my Rav queue, my Gran was called Elsie, so I can see myself eventually starting it.
ReplyDeleteHi Jo! I am so excited to have found your blog again. I found you once more through Gracie's blog! I lost your lovely blog when I lost my other one...kashmere kissses but I am happy to say I have found a new home in blogland over at the Stitch Pattern....hope you will stop in.
ReplyDeleteLoving your new shawl....that yarn looks so delightful to work with!
xx Shari....(thestitchpattern.blogspot.com)
Your shawl looks gorgeous Jo and such a lovely colour too.
ReplyDeleteMarianne x
Oh-so-pretty! The colour and the yarn looks & sounds just gorgeous - and well done for following the diagram pattern, I've yet to master that skill.
ReplyDeleteHope it's not too soggy where you are? Our back garden is like a mud pit!
xx
I've just read your comment, I've been looking at going to the NEC in March. It would be great to meet up, I was going to go on the Thurs or Fri but let me know what day you decode to go. Deb x
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy! That yarn sounds amazing, I bet it feels dreamy to work with. x
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous! I follow pictures much better as well when making things but I have yet to make anything as pretty as this shawl! It is unbelievable! Your hands must move so fast because you make so many things!!! A wonderful day to ya pal! Nic xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog! I attempted the same shawl last spring and just could not get mine to turn out correct. Yours is looking lovely. I do love the color! :)
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