Sorry for the shadows across the picture. (Although, it looks kind of artsy, doesn't it?)
I've knit a lace cowl for Esther to wear while wandering around the Boston Common. Now, I know it's summer, but since she's feeling pretty off anyway, I didn't think it was a far stretch for Esther to be wearing one winter item. It's a fashionable item, but worn in an unfashionable way. I think the cowl is particularly appropriate for Esther because it's noose-like. She feels strangled by the fashion/expectations of women at the time. Furthermore, it's red, the color of blood. I particularly like that it's lace - there's little loops all over the place. The pattern is from One Skein Wonders.
I'm really proud of this project - I did A LOT of unknitting to make it look perfect. And, on close inspection, everything lines up the way it should. I tried to do a close-up, so you can really see how nice the pattern is - this is the best I could do.
I've also finished the mitten! Not sure that I'll have enough yarn to do the second, but I'm determined to find out by tomorrow. I have a 50% coupon at JoAnn's, and they sell Patons Wool! I know the whole dye lot thing might be an issue, but I've decided not to worry about it - they're only mittens.
7 comments:
What a very cool project idea! And the knitting looks beautiful!! I do hope you're feeling better :(
Gorgeous! Love the stitch and the color. Well done!
your knitting is fantabulous!
Oooh, very cool stitch pattern. It turned out great!!
Kind of upset with you for getting out of bed (or off the couch, or out of the recliner) to take pictures. . . But very happy that you've been knitting away!
Love the mitten! You knew I would ;) Mittens are one typical project I have to tackle ... looking for something easy.
that's really great, I love the pattern. And your reasoning for doing it, quite interesting. Congrats on your "win"
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