Monday, September 15, 2014

Knitting Blues

I finished this shawl during my long delayed layover in Mexico City this summer. I just managed to block it during my week of ailing. I couldn't knit all week for feeling crap. On Saturday as I began to feel more human, I stuck Antarktis for a soak and a pin.


I had a hard time fitting it on the ottoman which is my makeshift blocking station. (good thing I bought blocking pads with no wear in a small apartment to put them!) It did open, but since it's asymmetrical, I question the size, the wearability for most etc. but I do like it. I just have a tendency to pick at things sometimes.


When I went to visit my parents out in the East Bay for a family BBQ, I took these photos in their backyard. Yay for natural light! Yay for a backyard!


Sigh, I really do love this pattern. Very easy peasy. As you can see, from the detail, it's truly lovely with the different textures. I saw it knit in a variety of colors and even an ombre yarn on Ravelry. So pretty. I will knit it again. Maybe in the spring...

But now, it's time for fall knits. I picked up the baby sweater for my cousin. I hope she likes this blue and gray combination. At this slow rate, I might have an FO in 2 weeks.


Afterall, I have to get back to my pumpkin sock knitting.

ps: I just want to thank all of you for the nice words about my snotty situation last week. I know it was just a cold, but I really appreciate the kindness.

16 comments:

  1. Awwww....itty bitty clothes are always so cute. ;-)

    The shawl turned out very pretty.

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  2. Your knits are sweet. I rarely knit shawls because I don't wear them. I do like the texture of your shawl.

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  3. I really like that shawl - I'm gonna have to track down the pattern.

    And I think babies in stripes are adorable!

    Feel better soon. :-)

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  4. great knits, and of course, I adore that blue and grey combo!!!! I have one pumpkin sock finished....do we have a pair between the two of us?

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  5. That is a heck of a nice shawl. You know I'm not a triangle fan but this design and outcome is stellar! I like the openness of the fabric. And that little cardigan is cute and happy in those colors. They remind me of the bay and the sailboats we saw Saturday.

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  6. Beautiful outcome on the shawl. Sweet little baby thing. Someone's going to be cozy and cute!

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  7. hi ellen! i love shawls and your's is so pretty~ the texture makes it look like two colors :) the baby stripes.....such cuteness~ glad to hear you are feeling better~
    xo

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  8. love the shawl! sorry you were feeling unwell but now I hope you are as healthy as ever!

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  9. The shawl is lovely, I really like the different textures. If it really is easy peasy I might even try one myself! Love the baby jumper as well, it's so sweet. CJ xx

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  10. Shawl finish…nothing short of amazing. Love my backyard..cant imagine summer/spring/fall without. Love your baby knit up. SO cheerful

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  11. What a beautiful shawl! Yay for Fall knitting.

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  12. That is a beautiful shawl. I love the textures. Let us know if the asymmetry makes it hard to wear.

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  13. The shawl is gorgeous! It would be beautiful in any light. And the baby sweater would be perfect for our October baby. Is it your own pattern or one I can find elsewhere?

    Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting. I'm so happy it enabled me to find my way to your blog.

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  14. Your new shawl looks beautiful ~ enjoy wearing it!

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  15. Lovely lace, have you done a Hitchiker? I thought it would be weird, but it sits quite nicely with that asymmetrical shape.

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  16. Love the textures in that shawl! Very cute baby sweater, too. Don't you just love knitting tiny things?

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