Hey! I'm back for a day or so, just in time for Blue Monday, my favorite day of the week. A lot of my Blue Monday posts have to do with yarn don't they? I have other blue things, maybe I'll run out of blue yarn someday, but until then:
- Pattern: Milkweed Shawl (ravelry link) by Laura Chau of Cosmicpluto Knits
My Ravelry project page - Yarn: Woolen Rabbit Oasis in Forever in Blue Jeans
- Needles: size 5
- Cast On: March 24, 2010
- Bound Off: March 28, 2010
- Blocked and Finished: April 1, 2010
Well, I do love me a good blue shawl. And even more, I love a good blue yarn. This is a wonderful camel and silk blend that I have knitted a sweater out of (still awaiting the perfect button) and used what I had leftover for this project. I may have mentioned once or twice (or thrice or more) before that I love Woolen Rabbit yarns. Kim (the main dyer over there) has such a wonderful color sense. Either that or she just has a color sense that I like which might make her a woman of questionable taste. I'll take it whichever it is. Did you click on the designers website link? As of May 8 she is knitting Kim's lace weight. I love that Merino Lace. I collect it. I HOARD THE STUFF! I'm a Woolen Rabbit Hoarder, call A&E!
This shawl was a little different for me in that increases were worked on the edges of the shawl on every row, and they were worked as increases not yarn overs. I love the shape that this shawl has, it sits on the shoulders pretty well, but if you make this shawl I suggest working those increases pretty loosely or maybe working them as yarn overs on alternate rows. The size is great, perfect to throw on over a summer dress or my favorite outfit, a white T and jeans.
Oh, we were enjoying some gorgeous spring weather a couple of weeks ago when these photo were taken. This weekend was an entirely different weather story. Rain, wind, low temps, even a wind chill factor were considered as I dressed in a turtleneck and wool sweater (and thrummed mittens, wool socks, shawl, scarf....) to head to the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival. That is what we do in New England.
We laugh at the threat of bad weather!
2010. Fifty-four. I've joined the 10 Shawls In 2010 group in Ravelry. You'll see a few more blue shawls around here. I'm on shawls number 4 and 5 at the moment, which means I have reason to post again very soon!
I just love it! It really is the perfect match for blue jeans. We have a saying in the Sierras, "If you don't like the weather, just wait 5 minutes".
Posted by: burrobird | May 10, 2010 at 11:17 PM
The perfect blue! I love your shawl. Great seeing you on Saturday.
Posted by: Manise | May 10, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Teresa, it's a lovely shawl. Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Sally | May 10, 2010 at 11:47 PM
The shawl is wonderful, You make a good model ! 80)
Blessings,
~Myrna
http://daylily777-myenchantedhome.blogspot.com/2010/05/blue-monday_10.html
Posted by: Myrna | May 11, 2010 at 12:24 AM
Happy Blue Monday. It looks fantastic. Great color on you.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 11, 2010 at 05:44 AM
Milkweed is a perfectly wonderful shawl to wear anywhere. I love wearing mine, but it's not that fabulous color of Kim's yarn. I want to be a Woolen Rabbit hoarder!
Posted by: margene | May 11, 2010 at 07:38 AM
That's gorgeous, T! Anything "blue jeans" is my favorite color of blue -- I think it's a comfort color, like macaroni & cheese is a comfort food!
Posted by: Vicki | May 11, 2010 at 08:35 AM
Gorgeous!! Your love for blue is rubbing off on me... I seem to be obsessed with it lately.
Posted by: Nora | May 11, 2010 at 09:30 AM
I LOVE the last picture...you look so happy!
Posted by: Kim | May 11, 2010 at 10:58 AM
I love the shawl! What are you doing Wednesday? Want to come for tea?
Posted by: CyndiG | May 11, 2010 at 03:53 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Suzanne | May 11, 2010 at 06:55 PM
LOvely match of yarn and pattern! Isn't that stuff heaven to work through your hands?
I don't laugh at the New England weather. I mutter.
Posted by: Laurie | May 12, 2010 at 07:35 AM
I don't think you'll ever run out of blue yarn.
Posted by: claudia | May 12, 2010 at 10:29 AM
That is a gorgeous shawl! Thanks for showing it to us on Blue Monday.
Posted by: Becky | May 17, 2010 at 01:15 PM
A shawl is piece of fabric typically draped over the head, the upper body, or the shoulders. Shawl is a great fashion accessory to enhance one’s personality. The trend of wearing shawl is getting popularity in all over the world. Above Milkweed Shawl is looking great and nice.
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