October 30, 2007
So where did the weekend go?
Not quite sure what happened to my weekend. One minute it was Friday, next thing I know, it's Tuesday night.
Saturday afternoon was most enjoyable. I got to Stitch n Bitch for the first time since May! It was only a relatively small turnout (about 15 - 20), and I had to leave early, but still the best way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Saturday night, Em had a dance comp. She did well, but it was go, go, go all night, which always wear us out.
Then we lost an hour for daylight savings, and on Sunday, I went on a Bus shopping trip to a bunch of outlet stores, which was fun, but very tiring.
Not much knitting has been done in all of this, but I did manage to acquire my longer cable from Donni, and I've been working on the Hemlock Ring Blanket. Tonight I got up to the cast off row.
This is going to take hours. It's a convoluted cast off, but it'll be pretty when it's done. About ten years from now!
I did finally finish something else.
The Hanging Garden Stole is finished!
Specs: Hanging Garden Stole by Sivia Harding
Yarn: JaggerSpun Zephyr in Ladyslipper
Beads: Crystal/Pink 3 x 10mm daggers from Earth Faire
Needles: 3mm Addi Lace Needles.
Finished Size: 46 x 168cm
The only modifications I made was to only do 11 repeats instead of 14. And I'm glad I did because I think that 168cm (66 inches) is long enough!
Close ups?
The colours in the close ups are way off, much too pale, but I thought you might like to see some details.
I'm really happy with this one!
Back to the Hemlock I guess.
But here's another Twinkie broom picture, just to tide you over.
Every single time someone sweeps the floor this happens.
Posted by Donna at October 30, 2007 08:28 PMComments
Wow, your Hanging Garden stole is stunning. I agree with your length decision.
I may need to purchase some of that color Zephyr. Ladyslippers are our state flower where I live (Minnesota).
Indeed - I don't know where the weekend went either! Yikes - 3 weeks without a post!
Posted by: Nat at October 30, 2007 11:12 PMThe stole is gorgeous! The beads are just perfect!
Totally gorgeous and what a cute picture of Twinkie.
Posted by: Madame Purl at October 31, 2007 03:16 AMLove hanging garden! That's such a great piece. Twinkie is too cute.
Posted by: Wanda at October 31, 2007 04:11 AMThe stole looks fabulous. I think 14 repeats would have been too long for me too. Cute Twinkie pic, as always.
Posted by: Restless Knitter at October 31, 2007 04:58 AMI've tagged you on my blog to do an 8 random things list.
Posted by: Carolyn at October 31, 2007 06:56 AMCongratulations Donna, the stole is superb. I love the simplicity of the shape with it's delicate lace pattern and can see it being worn often. The beads are such a beautiful additon. Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Lea at October 31, 2007 10:07 AMIt's very beautiful! The beads add just the right touch.
Posted by: Karen at October 31, 2007 10:42 AMThe Hanging Garden Stole is beautiful. It came out great.
Posted by: Suzanne at October 31, 2007 11:05 AMYou did a beautiful job with the shawl, it looks gorgeous. I still cant get used to daylight savings yet, I am all out of whack!
Posted by: Sue at October 31, 2007 11:10 AMThe Hanging Garden Stole is Fabulous. I really love the beads. Good luck on the casting off! And Twinkie is the most adorable thing ever.
Posted by: Krystal at October 31, 2007 12:14 PMOh, that's beautiful. What a neat knitter you are. It looks absolutely exquisite!
Posted by: Vanessa at October 31, 2007 12:27 PMYour stole is beautiful, and Twinkie looks so happy. Do bunnies purr?
Posted by: Janet at October 31, 2007 01:33 PMThe Hanging Garden stole is beautiful. Just exquisite. You knit so beautifully Donna! Twinkie is so cute. My vet asked me once if I wanted a long-eared guinea pig. I thought about it for a second and said "wouldn't they be rabbits?" She just winked and said, "No. They are long eared rodents." Of course, rabbits are prohibited as pets in Qld. I didn't take her up on the offer, but seeing your long eared rodent, makes me wish I had!! :o)
Posted by: Terri at October 31, 2007 03:16 PMIt's beautiful - love it. I am two-thirds of the way on my shawl & after seeing yours, I must finish off mine quickly! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Ann at October 31, 2007 03:18 PMHanging Garden is so lovely Donna! Well done!
The P-Man gets that same look of ecstasy when I scratch his head hard, maybe I should try a whisk broom ala Twinkie!
Posted by: Debi at October 31, 2007 03:32 PMoh wow!! your hanging garden stole is just sooooooo lovely!!!
and twinkie is just too cute!!
Posted by: Michelle at October 31, 2007 07:44 PMWell done Donna, the stole is absolutely beautiful, the beads just compliment it. I have a dog who loves getting swept. Lorelle
Posted by: Lorelle at October 31, 2007 09:05 PMKudos to finishing the stole! It's gorgeoussss!
I can't *wait* to see the hemlock ring blanket.
Twinkie looks very relaaxxed.
Posted by: Mira at November 1, 2007 07:29 AMThe hanging garden stole is GORGEOUS!!!
My weekend was full on it seems...Would have prefered it to vanish like yours did..lol
Katt
Posted by: Katt at November 1, 2007 01:29 PMTwinkie just cracks me up!
The Stole is SO beautiful... what great work!
I know what you mean about endless cast offs... just keep casting off, just keep casting off, just keep casting off... :)
Posted by: Jejune at November 1, 2007 03:14 PMI'm in love! That stole is so pretty.
Posted by: angie at November 1, 2007 04:24 PMThe stole is stunning, the beads look great and as always twinkie is soooooo cute.
Oh, the daughter, she's always cute too!!
Going all ahhhh and oohhh here. It's beautiful!
Posted by: lul at November 2, 2007 06:59 AMYour Hanging Garden is lovely, and I'll have to try sweeping my kitties!
Posted by: Octopus Knits at November 5, 2007 02:14 PMThe stole is stunning!! And Twinkie is absolutely adorable as usual!
Posted by: Rain at November 7, 2007 03:02 PM
The Hanging Garden stole is fabulous! And Twinkie looks so satisfied.
Posted by: Marina at October 30, 2007 10:36 PM