Just in time for the cool snap - I have finished the shrug I was working on. I used the pattern, Evening Shrug, from the PurlBee site and Madelinetosh yarn in Cove. My yarn-pusher/friend Heather talked me into the pricey Madelinetosh yarn (the most expensive I have used so far) but I think it was worth it. The colors are lovely: blues, greys, greens, and bits of brown. And the feel is lush.
It's actually too chilly this morning to wear it - but I think I'll strut around in it this weekend when the bite is gone.
Here's the back.
And the detail on the sleeves. This is also a better shot of the colors in the yarn.
Now that it's cooling off I'm kinda in a knitting frenzy. I'm working on a black beret for me and a scarf for Mike. I had made him a scarf last year. It was my very first knitting project. And because I was a beginner I used cheap yarn. Therefore, it is not soft and Mike doesn't want to wear it. I can't really blame it. So I bought some Misti Alpaca which is very soft and hopefully this one will keep him warm and cozy.
Have a great weekend everyone!
3 comments:
Nice! I bought my first skein of Madelinetosh this year, haven't used it yet...haven't knit a stitch in ages... Misti Alpaca is a wonderful yarn I've used a few times.
I bet you'll really enjoy the Madelinetosh. I'll definitely use it again if on something special. My knitting waxes and wanes. But I've had a cold so I've been trying to take it easy on the couch, so I watch TV and knit.
Love the shrug! You are a knitting fiend. I had faith that Heather would turn you on the yarn price issue. It's totally worth it!!
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