Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Knit Status: A Shawl for Me!

I'm veering off the beaten path and going for a finished object on Tuesday. I know, I'm wild like that. next thing you know, I might actually start keeping a clean house. HA! I kid, I joke I LIE like a lazy rug!

But look here! I did find some time to knit during my kid action packed Spring Break.

This is Cecily's Shawl.

I used 4 different colors of Tosh Sport I had in the stash, instead of the 3 (Quince & Co) it calls for. Yay for the stash knit! I broke out the first large stripe into 2 different colors, and continued to knit in sequence. It is an easy knit starting from a large cast-on to a small bind-off. I had never knit a pattern in this decreasing sequence. I was constantly worried I was not shaping appropriately simply because I was not used to it. When I cast off, the shawl was a wonky shape. It really benefited from a good blocking.


In my project page I actually call it Cold Shoulder, because I momentarily thought I was funny, but Cold Neck would be more appropriate since I like to wear it like a kerchief scarf.


Now it's time to wrap up a pair of socks (RE-ally!) and then I need to whip up or at least get started on some coworker baby knits.

What's your knit status?
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13 comments:

  1. Delusional KnitterApril 8, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful, I love your color choices! Knitting from stash - go you! Great job!

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  2. NancyApril 9, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    An excellent finish, and from stash, too!

    I've been reaching for shawls and wraps to keep my neck and shoulders warm in this transitional weather time. Cozy.

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  3. karenApril 9, 2014 at 5:26 AM

    I love this and using up stash yarn is what I've been trying to do! Great colors :)

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  4. StefanieApril 9, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    This rocks! You did good on the color scheme girl. It's perfect on you.

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  5. LeslieApril 9, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    very pretty and i love the colors!

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  6. CJApril 9, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    It's lovely, and so beautifully made. I'm glad you managed to find a little knitting time in your spring break. I need to find a little time for me as well I think, otherwise I might lose my sanity!

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  7. EvelynApril 9, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    I haven't seen this pattern before and am so glad you're showing yours off. It's gorgeous! Well done ... enjoy wearing it.

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  8. kathy bApril 9, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    T i n king back was last nights status. ;) YOUR shawl is beautiful. I LOVE it. Colors are so pretty together. Ellen you look great!
    I decided to to take a row back on my wrap so that all the new yarn joins would be at the edging. Overall a good move, just time consuming.

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  9. kathy bApril 9, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    Yup Ellen, I've gone to no creamer or milk, just some sugar and black coffee. Its kind of icky but kind of okay too!

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  10. MeredithApril 10, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    I love it! I would call it cold neck myself as my neck is the part of me that gets cold, well that is when I am not in the heat and humidity of Florida. Love the colors.
    Meredith

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  11. stephApril 11, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    great shawl, scarf, kerchief....what ever you call....love it!!!

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  12. DonnaApril 14, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    It looks awesome! Those colors are working so well together. And it's just the right size to keep you warm and cozy!

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  13. snoopyApril 23, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    I love this! Excellent color combo. I can feel the coziness looking at your pic.

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