March 18, 2007
Finally, the Fern Garden Stole.
Draped on the furniture.
Modelled.
Obligatory closeups.
I'm over the moon with it! Apologies for the delayin blogging about it, I had the costume to finish for yesterday morning, and I got struck down by a migraine/virus Thursday night that's still lingering on. I haven't even been knitting. I tried to work on a sock last night, and it was giving me motion sickness.
Anyway, specs.
Pattern: Fern Garden Stole from Alpaca with a Twist. I added beads to the edging, and I did two extra repeats in the body of the stole.
Needles: Inox greys, 3mm.
Yarn: Jaggerspun Zephyr 50% Merino, 50% silk in White, about 110g.
I didn't get my Easter Show entries in on time this year, but I'll put this one in the local Campbelltown Show, I think.
Posted by Donna at March 18, 2007 06:31 PMComments
I agree,a First Prize for sure,it looks lovely and well worth the effort you put into it! Good luck with the Show!
Posted by: cathy at March 18, 2007 08:28 PMGORGEOUS! Simply gorgeous. You have a lot to be proud of. I particularly like the beading.
Posted by: sprite at March 18, 2007 10:03 PMThat is GORGEOUS! More than GORGEOUS! I'm serious. It is the only lace that I look at and think I should knit that. I won't. But it makes me want one!
And the beads? The perfect touch! PERFECT~
Great job, Donna! Wear it proudly!
As usual Donna, absolutely fabulous!
Posted by: Janette at March 18, 2007 11:30 PMOh it's brilliant. I am glad you are happy with it and you definately should be. Well done.
Posted by: NattyChick at March 18, 2007 11:56 PMlovely - stunning - perfect!
Its gorgeous! Really beautiful.
Posted by: kessa at March 19, 2007 01:21 AMOhhh, it's beautiful! I LOVE the beads on the ends! Love the Jo Sharp cardi from a few posts back, too. It is a perfect sweater.
I think this is my first time to comment on your blog, Donna, but I've been reading you for a long time. Hi!
Posted by: LizW at March 19, 2007 02:03 AMBeautiful!!! I love the beads you added!
Posted by: Vicki at March 19, 2007 03:16 AMThat is so beautiful. I love how you added the beads to the edging.
Are you ready for the Dragone yet? :D
Posted by: Michelle at March 19, 2007 04:01 AMOh my gosh, that is absolutely beautiful!! You do such wonderfully on your lace projects.
I hope you get over the bug soon, those migraines are a nuisance to say the least!
Bee-u-tee-ful.
Posted by: Samantha at March 19, 2007 05:09 AMSo very beautiful! You really put your heart into lace work and it shows. Well done.
Posted by: wool winder at March 19, 2007 05:31 AMFern Garden is gorgeous. I love the beads; they add just a touch of subtle elegance.
Posted by: Diana at March 19, 2007 08:50 AMThat is gorgeous - love the ferns! Adding beads to the ends is a great touch - I imagine just gives it a little weight so it doesn't fly away. Bet you feel great wearing it!
Posted by: Rose Red at March 19, 2007 10:43 AMIt's so lovely! And seems to have been a quick knit. Job done good.
Posted by: Chris at March 19, 2007 12:08 PMDefinately a first place winner with that one. It really does suit you so well, and it looks gorgeous. It does look really light and airy too.
Posted by: Sue at March 19, 2007 12:23 PMAbsolutely gorgeous. Well done Donna! No wonder you are pleased with it. It's just lovely. :o)
Posted by: Terri at March 19, 2007 01:07 PMBeautiful! I love the beads!
Posted by: Janet at March 19, 2007 01:36 PMBeautiful work, just wonderful!
Posted by: Delly Bean at March 19, 2007 01:53 PMOh wow that looks GORGEOUS!!!
You have done an amazing job with it!
Katt
Posted by: Katt at March 19, 2007 03:18 PMlovely! i always love your laces. now i want one of my own!
Posted by: karyn at March 19, 2007 03:59 PMOooh, beautiful!!
Posted by: claudine at March 19, 2007 04:06 PMI absolutely love it, well worth waiting for. Well done Donna.
Posted by: Susan Hird at March 19, 2007 04:16 PMDefinately put it in the Bampbelltown Show. It'll take first prize for sure.
Posted by: Diane at March 20, 2007 02:39 AMOooooh!!! Now I want one! But I don't think the short person will let me for a while....
Posted by: Cathy at March 20, 2007 02:42 AMVery inspiring, I bought the lace weight to do my first project last week, if it's half as nice I'll be very pleased.
Posted by: elan at March 20, 2007 07:26 AMoh my goodness!! the stole is simply gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Michelle at March 20, 2007 10:15 AMI love it. Really beautiful Donna. You have every reason to be over the moon - great job.
Posted by: Meaghan at March 20, 2007 05:22 PMOh wow, that is stunning. Beautiful work!!!
Posted by: Zia at March 20, 2007 05:28 PMThis stole is so amazingly beautiful - it looks spectacular indeed! It's so unique and elegant, you did a truly fantastic job with it! Congratulations!
Posted by: Dipsy D. at March 20, 2007 07:54 PMGoregous! I love it and the beads are a simply stunning touch!
Posted by: Kathleen at March 21, 2007 12:37 AMSo gorgeous! I love the edging...lace is just amazing!
Posted by: Evelyn at March 21, 2007 05:34 AMWOW! That profile is looking VERY VERY SLIM....please bring treasured lace item to SnB so I can salivate in person
Posted by: Donyale at March 21, 2007 09:02 AMGorgeoous! So beautiful. That is wonderful to see it modelled on you too.
Posted by: Wanda at March 21, 2007 01:19 PMSimply beautiful!!!
Posted by: Wendy at March 21, 2007 01:25 PMDonna,
The stole is just beautiful!!
Oh Donna it looks spectacular! Most definitely needs to be entered in a show, you don't need to think about it. You truly are very clever, I don't know how you find the time to do and finish so many projects. Another job well done!
Posted by: Helen at March 18, 2007 07:44 PM