Hello, awesome people!! I cannot even express how exciting last week's party was for me. First of all, it grew again. Second of all, it warmed my heart immensely to be leaving a comment on someone's post and see that someone else from Fibers on Friday already had! My dream come true....my very own knitting circle! I'm not aware of any other parties dedicated just to knitting and crochet (I know they're out there....and I'm seeing a lot of mention of WIP Wednesday, I have to check out) so I'm just really, really happy about this one. And lastly, you guys left me the sweetest comments about my sweater. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You all are as warm as the sweaters and blankets we make....and then some!
So, this week I started....and finished....the Something Special Shrug! The other night before bed my girl said, "Mom, can you knit A LOT tonight, because I want to wear my shrug tomorrow?" So, I worked as hard as I could. I blocked it last night and when I had her try it on for these pictures, she didn't want to take it off even though it was still a little damp.
I love the pattern, but I'm not thrilled at all with this yarn (I think it needs a project requiring much smaller needles, like US 5 or smaller). It's a little too stretchy and not tight. It's Cotton Fleece from Brown Sheep. I'll stick with wool for my next one....I was really trying to just pull from my stash.
So, here's the photo montage of my little model in her shrug. When you're done perusing, please grab my button and post it on your blog for your yarn loving friends to see. And then post away!! I can't wait to see what you've been working on!
Adorable! I love the shrug - it's great! I think I'll link up an older post...
ReplyDeleteThe shrug looks great, and I love the color. I'm glad that your daughter really likes it. I am so impressed that you finished it in a week.
ReplyDeleteReady for this? The creator of the owl lives in my town here in the Chicago 'burbs!
ReplyDeleteCute shrug!
ReplyDeleteThe yarn may not be your favorite consistency (or whatever) but it's a gorgeous color! The shrug is adorable...you did a great job. Something like that would take me weeks and probably be lopsided.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth! I love that purple shrug! Very beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth! Love the shrug--so sweet that your daughter appreciates your efforts. Nothing beats that! I've been so busy with Halloween preps that I barely touched my needles at all this week. But I hope to have something to show for your next link party...fingers crossed :).
ReplyDeletethank you for your kind comment. can't say i will link up again, as it took me 2 years to make this little doll. i usually stick to fabric, well, i am making a pom pom wreath, so maybe i can link up again:)
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