January 18, 2006
It's done, it's done!
The baby shawl is all finished, bar the blocking. I'm pretty pleased with it, and I'm sure I'll like it even more when it's blocked! It has just now occured to me that this may not be the most appropriate gift for this baby. The mother is not a knitter, and she has a toddler in addition to the new baby. A shawl that needs to be blocked may not be appropriate. And the family lives in Brisbane, with the baby due next month. Brisbane's temperature in February averages 25C.
Hmm. They're getting it anyway!
The shawl will not be blocked today, because it looks like this again.
However, that means it's a lovely day for knitting. And just in the nick of time, my haul from Yarns Online arrived.
Yum! The colours didn't show up very accurately though, here's a better pic.
The purple is Lambs Pride Bulky in Supreme Purple. The pink is Cascade 220 in Raspberry. Scarf Style has some nice patterns in it. I have some Green Cascade 220 that my friend Jill gave me ages ago, and I think I might make "Backyard Leaves" with that.
However right now, I'm going to use this grey, dull, rainy afternoon to start my bag!
Comments
Oh, Donna! That baby shawl is gorgeous! I can see why you might be thinking twice about the giving! What a lucky lucky baby!
I am in love with the pink/purple! That will brighten a day!
Blocked or not, the baby shawl is gorgeous!
Posted by: Jill at January 18, 2006 02:03 PMOh my! It's gorgeous. I can't wait to see it unfurled!
Posted by: margene at January 18, 2006 02:44 PMIt's wonderful! Even if it doesn't get used every day (blocking, heat), I am sure the mom will love it.
I think I have that very Cascade 220. I love that yarn. Great colors and non-bankrupting! :-)
The shawl is spectacular!
Posted by: Wendy at January 18, 2006 09:41 PMThe baby shawl is gorgeous! You did a great job designing and knitting it. I hope it stops raining, I can't wait to see it blocked.
Posted by: wool winder at January 19, 2006 12:30 AMThe blanket is beauiful and I know they will appreciate it. Love the colors of your new yarn.
Posted by: Wendy G at January 19, 2006 12:41 AMIt is gorgeous! You rock!! I can't wait to see it blocked. Great job.
Posted by: Chris at January 19, 2006 01:15 AMThe shawl is beautiful. I cannot express how beautiful I think the shawl is, with words. WOWOWOW!!
Posted by: Samantha at January 19, 2006 04:01 AMThe baby shawl is beautiful! What size is it? Regardless of whether the mother uses this for the new baby or not, it's a wonderful keepsake. I know I would be very touched by this gift- knowing that someone made this for the baby!
Posted by: Evelyn at January 19, 2006 05:31 AMThat blanket is absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: La at January 19, 2006 09:44 AMAck, I meant SHAWL!!!!!
Posted by: La at January 19, 2006 09:45 AMIts lovely. =) I think they will be using it for a long time.
Posted by: kessa at January 19, 2006 11:17 AMthe shawl is gorgeous *faints*. they still have chilly nights, and babies lose heat fast anyway.
you should do a yarn harlot and calculate how many stitches it took, ie. "these 400,000 sts were knit with love by me" to bring the enormity of the project home to a non-knitter.
you should be proud, its just beautiful. cant wait to see it blocked :)
the baby shawl is stunning donna! just stunning!
Posted by: jacqueline at January 19, 2006 07:30 PMOMG that shawl is absolutely gorgeous. I would be so excited if someone made something that spectacular for my baby (that is, if I could ever get pregnant, and not miscarry). you have done a sensational job. Well Done!
Posted by: Bugsy at January 19, 2006 09:31 PM
awesome blanket. it's stunning!
the yarn is awesome as well.
Posted by: allena at January 18, 2006 12:49 PM