after two months and multiple trips to local stores in search of more yarn to match, the chickadee version of the lady eleanor stole (from the interweave press book scarf style) is finally finished! just in time for warmer weather (sigh) but no matter. even if it can't be worn out, it still looks lovely draped over the back of the sofa. and drape it does. the original thought was to make something a bit smaller than the original pattern, but in the end the entrelac was too rapturous to resist.
it measures 20"x75" (before blocking) which is slightly skinnier and a little longer than the pattern projected. but there were some liberties taken with gauge. i liked the way that it looked on size 9 needles so much better than the 10 1/2 needles it called for. so size 9 it was. worked with noro kureyon worsted weight yarn, the 9's created a warm, dense fabric with lots of depth. and the colors! like a mixed berry pie, bursting with brilliant purples and pinks. yum.
it measures 20"x75" (before blocking) which is slightly skinnier and a little longer than the pattern projected. but there were some liberties taken with gauge. i liked the way that it looked on size 9 needles so much better than the 10 1/2 needles it called for. so size 9 it was. worked with noro kureyon worsted weight yarn, the 9's created a warm, dense fabric with lots of depth. and the colors! like a mixed berry pie, bursting with brilliant purples and pinks. yum.
4 comments:
This is beautiful! You did a great job. Don't you just love Noro!
I've yet to comment but I've been reading your blog for a bit...I believe I could've met you at Rock & Shop (with Pang) but wasn't sure and didn't go for the introduction. :-) Anyway! That stole is GORGEOUS! I love the pinks and purples. Your knitting is so inspirational.
Have a great day!
Utterly delicious. I could put whipped cream all over it and eat it with a spoon.
just like your delicious mixed berry pie. so very pretty....
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