My kids did a fine job taking the pictures, I just look rather rubbish in them. I had the girls take the pictures to send to my Mom, as it is her shawl after all, and I was planning on retaking better ones for this post. But really, I can't be bothered, they are good enough. It is ok, though, as you won't be looking at me, but at the shawl!
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Pattern: Citron
Yarn: Artesano 100% Alpaca 4Ply, Forget Me Not
I'll tell you what, I am glad this project is done. I've admired all you ladies out there making shawl after shawl for a while now, but I found it really hard work. I did 9 repeats and by the end I was bored, and it seemed to take ages with all those stitches on the needle. Saying all that though, I like it a lot, and I think it is very pretty. I think the blue will be lovely with my Mom's eyes. I think the yarn is lovely, and I would definitely use it again. So while I am in no hurry to make another shawl, at least now I can say I have made one, and I am happy with the results.
That is beautiful! I'm sure your mom will love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is gorgeous! Such a lovely colour and style.
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Well done for completing it - it is a gorgeous blue, your mom is really lucky:) I am another one of those who has been bitten by the knitting-shawls bug. Except they are shawlettes (Smaller and more like instant gratification) on my third at mo......!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it!!! It makes me want to knit another one, and another one....Great work and I love the blue!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I've just finished the crochet version today (Critron). I only did five repeats (because I didn't want to have to buy more wool), and yes it does get tedious at the end! but I love mine, and now I just need to get some pictures with the help of my 4 year old photographer!!
ReplyDeleteOh, look at how beautiful that is! I love it! I wish I had the patience to knit with that fine, fine yarn. (I say the same thing to Karen almost every week!) The color is just gorgeous, and I love shawls. (I'll have to find a good pattern that uses heavier wool...) xo
ReplyDeleteThe shawl is gorgeous! Your mother is going to love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shawl!!! Really worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteYour Citron is lovely, that one has been on my list for so long, I'd best get knitting! Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteLovely. Lovely, lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love the ruffly edge on that shawl... I bet it's yummy in alpaca. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou and your shawl both look lovely in the pictures. I know what you mean with asking others take pictures, that's why I got a mannequin so she can do exactly what I need her to do ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I do think a mannequin is just what I need!
DeleteI do love the citron but I am super thankful that I got mine because dear Voie de Vie made mine for me...I don't think I would have had the patience to complete mine properly ~_^
ReplyDeleteAndria--Your shawl is lovely...but rubbish-smubbish...you, are, too! How could you ever take a bad photo with your glorious hair and pretty face?!? Like I tell my four daughters...you will never be more beautiful than you are in each moment, so please enjoy your youth and freshness while it's here!! (I speak from experience!!) :) XO-
ReplyDeleteYou are so nice, and your lovely words lifted me up!! Thank you :)
DeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the shawl! I think that it looks lovely on you. I especially love the way it drapes so beautifully across the back. Such a beautiful gift for your mom.
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