I'm really starting to feel like I'm going to actually do everything on my list by the end of June! With 198yds of heaven and the leafy fingerless gloves finished last week, I wanted a quick crochet fix before I embarked on my next big knit from the list. I posted some early shots of it on Wednesday but it was such a quick project I actually finished it on Wednesday evening!
It's my Fern Cowl, not yet blocked so a little scrunchy in places. I will try and get it blocked this week, and take some better photos for next Sunday.
Meanwhile, today is day five of my seven day Blog Hub swap parcel! I let Jamie choose the next present to open, and he selected this flat, A4 sized one:
I wasn't sure if the inclusion of the pattern book meant the requirement for sending a pattern was fulfilled, so it was fantastic to see that not only had Paula stalked my Amazon wishlist to find the book, she'd stalked my Ravelry wishlist and picked out a beautiful shawl pattern for me.
The pattern is Semele by Asa Tricosa, and Paula has very kindly printed out both the written and charted instructions for me. There are so many beautiful versions of this shawl on Ravelry, I can't wait to knit it myself.
I love your cowl and its sometimes great to have a quick fix project. You are making great progress on the list and I can't see why you wouldn't get them all done. :)
ReplyDeleteThe cowl is very pretty, lately I've been finding myself wanting to make one similar to that. I really love the style. I also have no idea how people can knit such fine projects such as those shawls, I could barely finish a lace shawl in DK weight yarn. I'm in awe!
ReplyDeleteThe cowl...............yummy. It looks fabulous even before being blocked. Love it. Have fun with your new pattern.
ReplyDeleteIt feels great to finish things, doesn't it? Your parcel looks beautiful, I've enjoyed reading about some of the Blog Hub swaps and will look up some more. The cowl looks perfect for spring!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cowl! And I hope you do get all your list finished, I know I won't!
ReplyDeleteOooh, that's a pretty shawl, and unusual construction too: I'll be interested to see that when you do it :-)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love Asa Tricosa's designs - and Semele has been in my queue since it was released. Have fun making it!
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern. Looking forward to seeing you cast it on.
ReplyDeleteYour Fern cowl looks great! What a thoughtful swap gift!
ReplyDeleteI bet youre feeling very pleased to be doing so well on your list.
ReplyDeleteI love crochet as it always seems to grow quickly ....great for last minute pressies, when you suddenly remember you have a birthday tomorrow!
Have a good week.
Congrats to you for doing so well on your list! I don't think I will be even close to completing all of mine, but I look forward to finalizing a list for next year already! I am so jealous of your swap goodies--someday maybe i will be brave enough to join a swap--the pattern sent to you looks heavenly.
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The cowl is gorgeous! I love that shawl - it's one I have planned for my 12 in 2012 as soon as I have some worthy yarn :)
ReplyDeleteI L-O-V-E your Fern cowl! It's so beautiful!
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