So regarding the Caricia, after much more deliberation, we (Jennygirl and I) decided that the ONLY logical thing to do was to find another skein of the Rayon Vert Malabrigo sock and make another shawl that is EXACTLY the same. It's the only fair thing to do, really. We will end up with matching shawls, but since she's moving, there is no danger of us showing up at the same party with them on, so it's all good.
This would be a bit less funny if I hadn't sold two skeins of the very same yarn a month or so ago. Hmf. Now I have to order one and pay shipping.
I finished Buttercup the other night. It came out reasonably well.
The pic is a little grainy, hmf. I still completely lack understanding of photography.
This is in Frog Tree Pima Silk, this was super nice to work with. It didn't make my hands hurt like some cottons do and it makes a really nice fabric with just a touch of shine. (also, I got 6 st/in, not 5.5)
I did alter the neckline before she came out with the pattern alteration for a higher neckline, I basically just cast on for the feather & fan front 16 rows earlier and kept up with the same yoke increases, did two more feather & fan repeats than in the pattern & finished the yoke as soon as it reached the right place. I couldn't repeat it if I tried, so I'm not sure that makes sense.
It didn't really come out as a bell shape on me, just sort of a loose fitting top. That's okay, I think. There's a weird line in it from sitting on the drying rack, I might try to steam that out later. If nothing else I'll hang it near the shower. It creates sort of a buckle in the fabric.
btw, for those of you who know what I'm talking about, THAT is the necklace. Can't see it very well, I know - sorry. Sorry for being a bit theatrical & vague for those of you who don't...long story.
My friend Heather rocks. She sent me this gorgeous Brooks Farm yarn for my birthday (this saturday).
Here's the facts. 1. I missed MDSW, which was my only chance to find Brooks Farm yarn in person. 2. I wanted to make the yogini bolero but couldn't find the perfect yarn for it. 3. I wanted to knit it in lilac for some unknown reason.
Enter 800 yards worsted weight bamboo/wool mix in a gorgeous slightly variegated color called lilac. Seriously. How much does Heather rock? Thank you Heather!
ah, good, you got it! Happy Early Birthday!
I know you were heart broken to miss the brooks farm booth. Now you have some BF yumminess!!
xoxoxo
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Posted by: Heather | June 05, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Your Buttercup looks just great! The neckline modifications worked out beautifully. That's another pattern on my to-knit list.
Posted by: Jodi | June 05, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Happy Birthday! And congratulations on a very becoming top. You should be proud of your ability to "make it your own". Well done!
Posted by: Barbara-Kay | June 05, 2009 at 11:11 AM
It's really cute on you - I love the color, and the fit is perfect!
Posted by: stitchywitch | June 05, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Ooh, Buttercup is gorgeous, and it looks fabulous on you! Happy birthday! It looks like you've gotten started the right way :)
Posted by: Jocelyn | June 06, 2009 at 01:17 PM
I really like the Buttercup on you. The feather and fan is a nice detail, and the shape is great. The neckline is also in just the right spot. =)
Posted by: Erica | June 06, 2009 at 06:55 PM