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July 25, 2006
Little Arrowhead Shawl
Specs:
Pattern: Little Arrowhead Shawl from the free patterns at Interweave Knits. (I am too lazy to give you the link - you know where to look)
Yarn: Buckwheat Bridge Angoras Hudson Valley Worsted Spinning Mill (phew that was a mouthful!) 50% Mohair Kid and 50% Wool approx. 2oz per skein and 220 yard per skein. I used a little under 2 skeins. I got the yarn at the Hemlock Fiber festival last year. Oh, the color is obviously PURPLE
Needles: US 7 Circulars.
I wasn't happy with my bind off edge. I think I did it too tight and it curls up at the tip. Over all it's pretty. I wouldn't make another one though...
Hey notice my Christmas Tree is gone from the back yard! We just have to mow the lawn....
On to my new project:
The Muff
Mia talked me into it. I was skeptical at first and it didn't take long. This pattern is really cool! She is even planning an "along" for this! I am going to help her! So come on! Show us your MUFF!
eeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!
Posted by beth at July 25, 2006 12:27 PM
Comments
Great shawl! Perfect for fall - and I love the purple ;) Just in time for this month's color theme.
I saw you on TV - I was so happy that I caught the episode!
Posted by: Lolly at July 25, 2006 01:12 PM
love the shawl! the little arrowheads are adorable.
Posted by: gleek at July 25, 2006 01:49 PM
Love the shawl!
Posted by: Diana at July 25, 2006 02:19 PM
Oh yes, it's gorgeous dahlink! REally, I think it came out very nice! Ok, now put that away and pay some attention to your muff ::laughing::
Posted by: Mia at July 25, 2006 03:00 PM
The shawl is fab, I can just imagine being hugged by all that purpl-iness :)
xxx
Posted by: Annarella at July 25, 2006 03:03 PM
the shawl is very pretty and i'm liking the yarn you chose for the muff.
Posted by: maryse at July 25, 2006 03:31 PM
woo! a blocked shawl! it's beautiful! don't worry about the cast off edge; with use the shawl will shrink up a little anyway and you won't notice it...
Posted by: kris at July 25, 2006 03:38 PM
::channeling Beevis & Butthead:: "heh heh heh..she said muff!"
Seriously, I'm probably going to "muff-along" as well. I have some Alafoss Lopi in my stash that is crying out to be dyed (its natural) and knit into something like that.
And great job on the shawl. Can you block out the curling? Press the hell out of it with an iron?
Posted by: Carla at July 25, 2006 03:52 PM
Gorgeous color!
...and the show us your muff comment made me snort water up my nose...
Posted by: Sara at July 25, 2006 04:00 PM
Ooooohhhh! Very pretty shawl!
Posted by: Karyn at July 25, 2006 04:05 PM
The shawl is fantastic! And the muff joke is hilarious. I can see a ton where that one came from. ;)
Posted by: katie at July 25, 2006 04:31 PM
Pretty shawl! I love the color!
Posted by: Karen at July 25, 2006 06:33 PM
Um, I don't get it. Why are you knitting a muff?
Posted by: Jon at July 25, 2006 10:06 PM
Love the muff comment. Hee hee.
I wonder if you'll get a spike in your stats though due to unwanted traffic ;)
Posted by: Stacey at July 26, 2006 01:32 PM
the shawl is beautiful...and i love the color of the muff, is that your own hand dyed? very nice..
Posted by: lemon at July 26, 2006 01:55 PM
Your shawl is beautiful. And love you muff, that is cool.
Posted by: Karen at July 26, 2006 04:12 PM
ohhh lovely shawl!! I love the colours too!
Posted by: Claudia at July 26, 2006 06:08 PM
So you're jumping on the Muff bandwagon. I can see how that would be helpful in the winter when you're outside, but when you have to drive your car and the steering wheel is basically an icicle, what's gonna keep your hand warm then?
By the way, I love your shawl, it turned out awesome!
Posted by: Erin at July 26, 2006 06:59 PM
