January 05, 2008
2008!
Meet the lovely Forest Canopy shawl knit in Cherry Tree Hill Merino Supersock DK, color Wild Cherry. I increased the pattern up to 237 stitches but skipped two of the buttom edge rows in fear that I miss a few yards by the time I would cast off. This yarn bleeds like crazy and I had to change the water 7 times before it got to a 'barely' pink tint water. I then blocked it just like they say in each lace pattern but this time, I actually did block my lace. lol! I would totally rate this pattern easy and idiot-proof, just the way I like them.
The shawl was a gift for Zoe on New Year's day. She couldn't have been happier, she loves to lounge around with a shawl around her shoulders. I will most definitely knit another one for myself, to hang on my bed. Not sure what yarn I would use, actually... I do have some sea silk yarn that could be rescued from the dying state I left it when trying to knit the Mystery shawl this summer. I do not like the finished pattern, so I know I will never complete it.
Once again, wishing everyone a happy new year, I hope this is a year filled with opportunities and joy for you and yours! By the way, to those who take the time to comment:
it makes my day each time I read them!
Posted by Jo at January 5, 2008 12:58 PM
Comments
The shawl looks fabulous Jo, and Zoe looks SO pleased with it. Great pattern, isn't it? I've already knit it twice and would definitely do it again.
Posted by: Brenda at January 5, 2008 01:27 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: susan at January 5, 2008 01:39 PM
Oh my, that's a beautiful shawl!
Posted by: Caroline at January 5, 2008 03:26 PM
Oh wow - it's beautiful! Happy New year!
Posted by: Robyn at January 5, 2008 04:02 PM
Jo, the shawl is all that and more...what a nice Mommy you are!
I'm so glad to see you posting more. Missed you!
Posted by: Jan in PA at January 5, 2008 10:17 PM
I'd better not show T that picture... :-)
Beautiful job, Jo! Et Bonne Année à toi !
Posted by: Lee Ann at January 7, 2008 02:42 PM
I like your blog and missed you even though I seldom comment. Your shawl is beautiful and so are your kids. You are obviously doing something right. I wish you the best of everything for the new year.
Posted by: Joan in Reno at January 8, 2008 04:30 PM
wow! the shawl looks beautiful! we miss you at the store. i hope you can make it down sometime to catch up :) take care and happy new year!
Posted by: mary j at January 21, 2008 08:28 PM