Saturday, 18 January 2014

Hooray! Elise Shawl

I didn't really want to tag my title with the usual Hooray! because the reason I finished my shawl yesterday is because Little M was poorly in the night and had to stay home from Pre-school so I have been pootling, tidying and mothering.
They are called 'sick blankets' in this house for a reason.
Then she fell asleep, the sun came through the window upstairs and I had a little sit down in the afternoon for an hour.


I made up this droplet edging which I am quite pleased with. Blocking out 92 little bobbles with pins was not so much fun but it passed away the evening. I added little beads too to help weigh down the droplets, all different ones.

I gambled how much yarn I would need for an edging and I was pretty spot on considering at the point of stopping the main shawl to make the decision, I had no idea what border I was even going to do. I like to live life on the edge! This is what was left...Phew!

Somehow I don't think this will be my last Elise shawl. A little break and a shuffle through my thin yarn stash and I am sure I will find more wool calling out for this oh so easy pattern.


Happy Weekend all. Little M is much better this morning. Jo x
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30 comments:

  1. Unknown18 January 2014 at 10:00

    Jo I absolutely love this shawl it is just stunning and well done on your patience and expertise. I am sure that you are just longing to wear it, I know I would be. Glad the little Peep is feeling better, it is horrible to see them unwell. Have a wonderful weekend Jo, loved your post as always. Big hugs to you
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  2. Unknown18 January 2014 at 10:01

    It's beautiful, the edging and the beads are the perfect finishing touch. Hope your little one feels better soon and doesn't share any germs with the rest of you :-S

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  3. Penny18 January 2014 at 11:15

    It's really beautiful, love the beads too. I hope the sick blankets bring some cosy comfort and quick healing to your sweet little one xox

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  4. Sue18 January 2014 at 11:58

    Absolutely STUNNING,love the colour and beads too, hope your little one is well soon
    Best Wishes to you
    Sue xx

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  5. RedSetter18 January 2014 at 12:12

    How lovely, including the little beaded fringe. Hope the little one is feeling better and you get some sleep.

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  6. Beca18 January 2014 at 15:11

    Simply wonderful! Glad your little one is feeling better.

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  7. the linen cloud18 January 2014 at 16:22

    Your shawl is so beautiful ... glad to hear your little one is on the mend ... Bee xx

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  8. Cally18 January 2014 at 18:32

    Oh Jo, what a stunning shawl.
    I do hope the sick blanket helped the little poppet.

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  9. Unknown18 January 2014 at 18:36

    Hooray indeed! That is a marvellous shawl - you should demand a nice dinner out with the Mister to show it off! Such a sweet photo of your little one all cozy with the blanket, even if she was poorly. It shows the comforts of home and motherhood and lots of love! Chrissie x

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    1. Jo18 January 2014 at 20:24

      That is pretty ironic actually Chrissie because we had planned to go out for dinner with a table all booked for my Birthday on Friday night and we thought we better not leave her so we didn't go, but there will always be another time.

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  10. Clare18 January 2014 at 19:57

    Glad to hear little M is on the mend, the shawl is so beautiful I just love the edge.
    Clare x

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  11. Meredith18 January 2014 at 19:59

    I love it, and I am sure you will make another as I have made six, but none for myself I am afraid. Poor little dear feeling so bad, hope she is much better now.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  12. Amy at love made my home18 January 2014 at 20:14

    Sorry that Little M was sick, glad to hear that she is better now, it is good that you were able to take some time to finish your shawl. It really is beautiful and you did so well to only have such a small amount of yarn left! I hope that you enjoy making another one if you do decide to do another. xx

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  13. CJ18 January 2014 at 21:24

    Such a beautiful shawl, and I'm hugely impressed with the edging. Sorry Little M was ill, I do hope she is completely better now - it's horrible when they're not well.

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  14. Mylittlepieceofengland18 January 2014 at 22:53

    Little M looks so cute and small, glad she's feeling better. Your shawl is just beautiful, love it :) xx

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  15. sweetpea family18 January 2014 at 23:16

    So glad your little poppet is on the mend - your shawl is adorable you must be delighted x

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  16. Joy18 January 2014 at 23:37

    Happy Birthday lovely Jo! I'm sorry you missed out on your night out and so sorry little M has not been well but glad to hear she's recovering. You've done a lovely job with the 'Elise' - it's such a beautiful thing, and didn't you manage the yarn well, close, but plenty! I printed out that pattern some time ago but haven't got around to doing it yet . . . . . maybe one day . . . . I do like your chosen colour too! Hugs, Joy x

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  17. Jennifer Hays18 January 2014 at 23:39

    It's really beautiful. Happy birthday to you!

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  18. My Garden Diaries19 January 2014 at 05:38

    She is way too sweet and cute on that blanket! It just melts my heart to see her all curled up..oh I am so glad that she is feeling better!!! And I read above that it was your birthday...so I am sending you a big birthday hug friend!!!! And your shawl..oh that shawl...it is beautiful!!!! I would love to wear something like that...so elegant and pretty! You should be so proud of your work! A happy weekend to you friend!!! Nicole xoxo

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  19. Attic2419 January 2014 at 06:30

    Your shawl is absolutely gorgeous, so light and delicate (and complicated) looking! And I love the colour too. Hope your sweet Little Miss I feeling better, she looks adorable.
    Lots of love
    Lxxxxxxxxxx

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  20. Taci simmons19 January 2014 at 07:02

    Hi there Jo! Your shawl is gorgeous. I have made a couple of those with a bit thicker wool and I love them. As you said they are easy and quickly. i love how yours turned out with a little thiner yearn. very elegant. thanks so much for stopping by my blog to visit me... I'm now one of your newest followers and i'll come back for more visit. have a great weekend.

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  21. Unknown19 January 2014 at 10:15

    Glad to hear little M is recovering, all that mothering and lovely warm, cosy, colourful blankets work wonders. Your shawl is so gorgeous, with the delicate pattern, light-weight yarn and beautiful beaded edging. Liz x

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  22. Kate19 January 2014 at 10:22

    I am obsessed with trawling ravelry for shawl patterns at the moment.
    All the women in the book I'm reading wear them.
    Yours is GORGEOUS!!
    So pleased to hear little M is feeling better.
    Hope you have a great week. xx

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  23. Ladybird Diaries19 January 2014 at 12:23

    Your shawl is just gorgeous Jo! Glad Little M feeling better.
    Marianne x

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  24. Kirsty Vittetoe19 January 2014 at 19:06

    That is lovely, thanks for sharing, and thanks for stopping by my blog to say HELLO! : )

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  25. Needles and Wool20 January 2014 at 04:54

    Very nice shawl! I love the detailing and the color is pretty. Your little one looks really comfortable there on your designated "sick blanket". I love the look of those blankets, it reminds me of something my grandma made up for our family :)
    Take care,
    Lisa

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  26. Debby20 January 2014 at 15:56

    Your shawl is beautiful. I could never do that. I love your sick blankets but glad your little one feels better. You are talented. Thanks for stopping by. I signed up to follow you.
    Debby

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  27. Lillie and Moss21 January 2014 at 14:30

    Beautiful shawl Jo. I've heard wonderful things about this shawl and surely after seeing yours all finished in it's lovely color, I wish to make one. Happy to hear you little one is feeling better!
    xx Shari

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  28. Gillian Roe28 January 2014 at 21:41

    It's really, really beautiful. Well done, no wonder you are proud of it. x

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  29. Lola Nova29 January 2014 at 19:38

    Ooh, gorgeous! Thank you so much for the suggestion!

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