I am really glad I took the time to re-knit this. Now, I love everything about it. I love the color- not normally one I gravitate to, but it is so bright and cheerful and makes me believe that spring is really just around the corner! The wool is so very soft. I love the pattern and the weight of it. The lacework makes it airy, and it is light around my neck, not too hot. I modified the pattern so the lacework changes direction, making a chevron/zig zag pattern. I love how it turned out.
I like that I can wear it long or short (though I prefer the short double wrapped version).
Mostly, I love that it is DONE. And not without further drama.....I added stitches as the last one was too short and strangling me a bit, and then this time ended up running out of yarn! Had to do some fancy pants stuff to pull it off....a couple less finishing rows on one end, and then I got to the last TWENTY stitches and ran out...so I used the yarn from the tiny tail from my starting point and k2tog to get this puppy done. With, literally, an INCH of yarn left!! So my finishing is a bit funny looking, but no worries, I keep that little bit hidden at the back ;)
I have been wearing this around non-stop the last few days :) My new favorite accessory!
(p.s. if you are wanting more details, you can find them on my Ravelry page, here)
16 comments:
When do you reckon it is safe to develop an annoying cough again?
Yay, word identification is back off!
It's gorgeous! I love the fresh, springy color! Plus, it feels so good to get those projects done once they've been re-started multiple times. I can see why you're wearing it all the time!
So pretty! Love it :)
oh wow I'm very green with envy. So wish I could whip something like this up.
It's gorgeous and the colour looks fantastic on you! Way to keep at it until it was 'right'!
I am totally green with envy...love, love, love it! I seriously need to take a class! Hope your weekend is a great one! Smiles~Beth
Wah-hoo!
You're workin that cowl, girl! So cute.
It's awesome! And yes, given my knitting history, I am definitely green...
Jennifer :)
That's turned out lovely and the colour is gorgeous!
Great finish! And fabulous colour - it goes with everything, I find. Well, black, brown and grey at least, which covers close to "everything" in my wardrobe!
I love the pattern and color!
Good on you for getting this finished. he color and pattern are great. I've been trying but I don't think I got the knitting gene.
Gorgeous!
It;s a bit hot for one of those here just now but I can see myself begging my Mum to knit me one for when the weather turns frosty!
It's awesome! And wow, an INCH left? Impressive!
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