Recent Knitting

This shawl was knitted in Kid Silk Haze. I had trouble with it from the word go, as I've blogged before. It started out as Birch from a Rowan pattern but after two mistakes and ripping, I managed to find a pattern from the Lana Grossa site and it was quite easy once I got going. The edge I crocheted after.


These are pictures of the 'blah buddy' I knitted for my cocoa swap partner at www.cyclingknitter.blogspot.com. She has named her 'Missy', which I think really suits her.The pattern was my own, out of my head, and was knitted in some left over sock yarn. I can't remember which one, but I think it had cotton in the mix. I was quite pleased with her.


Comments

Anonymous said…
Your shawl is really pretty!! I have yet to master KSH. I have made several attempts but nothing has stuck. I am thinking about knitting it with another yarn, then at least it will get used. ;) I hope you had a nice Valentines Day. We got a puppy!
16 February 2008 at 04:27
Holly said…
The shawl is beautiful! I love that colour. You're brave to try Kid Silk Haze after the last time. Missy is cute as well. You've been busy.
16 February 2008 at 21:34
Mary said…
Well Ger, excuse my ignorance but you will have to explain to me what a blah buddy is when we next meet. Love the shawl, hope it is for you.
18 February 2008 at 15:11
Unknown said…
I really like the shawl. It's gorgeous! I'll see you soon.
21 February 2008 at 10:31
Brian said…
I second Mary's question. Is a blah buddy something to do with a soft white roll from Waterford?
24 February 2008 at 13:31
Anonymous said…
Hi Ger! I am hoping your cocoa swap package has arrived. My post office assured me it would be there last week!

Your Cocoa Swap Pal
26 February 2008 at 02:27
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