Hey hey...
... Mr Sewing Machine I'm not scared of you any more! Thanks Mum!The Keeping Cosy Winter Shawl
Pattern: Springtime Bandit Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend, Colour: Atlantic Started: November 2010 Finished: January 16th 2011 Ravelry page I think photographing this shawl has been ten times the challenge that knitting it was! I've taken several shots over several days to try and capture the glory of this red yarn, I'm calling it a day now though I haven't quite got what I wanted as in these grey, dingy days I don't think I will. Happily I feel the absolute opposite about the actual garment, it's everything I dreamed it could be when I saw the inspiring version A Girl In Winter made in the Manos Silk Blend and this shade, evasive though it may be to the camera is so uplifting that it's been the perfect companion for dark, winter days. It's a warm, deep multi-toned red with a pinky blue base, a real treat for the eye. The shawl is big and grand, but cosy and homely all at once. A wonderful pairing of yarn and pattern. I didn't manage to get the
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Have fun!
Good luck though!
That's a sweet old Singer!
Swatches too? you are being a good girl, as for what to do with them, I would sew them together to make a blanket/throw (well I would if I actually knit swatches !!!)
Mary
I love your machine by the way - I have a very modern white one that doesn't have half the personality of yours.
I've nominated you for an award. May not manage to finish blog post tonight though so check it out tomorrow.