Rolling hills of chocolate? No, but almost as good. Deliciously soft yarn in a color inspired by the landscape of Siena. This is the Tuscany Shawl from No Sheep for You, in the Woods colorway of Knit Picks Andean Treasure, and barring any knitting miracles (i.e. finishing the sleeve of that Tomten tonight) this will be my last FO for 2007.
This is how it looks after a very light block. I'm going to let it sit for a day or two and then block it a bit harder - I don't want the relief-effect of the leaves to go away entirely, but it's still a bit puckery and the edges don't want to behave.
I decided against the Russian bind-off recommended in the pattern because I find that finish rolls a bit too much for my taste. Instead, I did an applied i-cord over two stitches, which took forever to do (okay, it only took one evening, but it felt like forever) and matched the side edges just fine.
8 comments:
it's gorgeous. what a way to end 2007. why the yarn change? I remember you were using a pink variegated yarn when you first cast on for the tuscany.
Gorgeous shawl and what a yummy color!
Oh, thank you! g-girl, I ended up using that pink yarn for something else...something hibernating, sadly. One of these days...
Thanks lizziek8! That yarn was fabulous to work with, too - so soft on the hands while knitting! Lydia
That is so beautiful. Great job.
That is really beautiful. I just got that book from the library and was considering making that shawl....I love your yarn choice, I may have to investigate that!
Thanks brandilion! I meant to bring it to Monday's knit night but then life intervened. I'll just have to wear it one of these weeks.
Thanks aim! I love that yarn - it's super soft and you can't beat the price! Definitely check it out. Lydia
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