Pettine is finally finished! I started knitting this with Mary last fall. At first, we were very faithful about knitting only this when we met. But then one of us had a knitting deadline and so on... Pretty soon both shawls were tucked away. But I got this out a few weeks ago and now it's done. Trump looks like he's not so sure about being a model, doesn't he?
I liked this pattern and it's my first side-to-side shawl. There is a mistake in my knitting somewhere because I ended up with 10 stitches at the final decrease instead of 11. And I appear to have one extra border section on one side. But it will be fine and I am NOT going to go back and figure out my mistake.
And I liked the yarn - Malabrigo Sock in the Archangel colorway. The only thing I don't like is that this yarn looks yucky in fluorescent light. Seriously. It is like a sunrise when it's in natural light. So. Very. Beautiful. But in fluorescent light? Blech. Dull purple. Guess I will only be wearing my shawl outside. :)
Time to give it a soak! If I can get this pinned out today, I can wear it to my knitting class tomorrow. But class is inside. What will I do?!
It looks beautiful in any light, I'm sure!
Posted by: Carole | April 15, 2011 at 10:27 AM
yea you, it's much nicer once it's blocked, i really stretched the points. look forward to seeing it in person. mal-sock is so nice to work with.
Posted by: lydia | April 15, 2011 at 02:15 PM
wow! you and lydia both have yours finished - and they are so pretty! - and mine is still where I left it last fall. hummm.... I need to finish mine! and really, no worries about the fluorescent light in the shop - the yarn is gorgeous!
Posted by: mary | April 15, 2011 at 06:38 PM
Love how your Pettine looks by the window. And you are right, it looks so different in the next photo.
Trump is super cute too - is he yours?
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Posted by: Bluebell Books | April 16, 2011 at 09:20 AM
Trump looks like he's happier being a pug. Your shawl is great and I love the color. I love the pug face too.
Posted by: Sheri | April 16, 2011 at 07:35 PM
the shawl is beautiful and i just love Trump. "Really, Mom? Do I have to??"
Posted by: vanessa | April 17, 2011 at 08:28 PM
Beth, this is so pretty. I love Trump's expression. I can't wait to see the shawl in person.
Posted by: kathy | April 18, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Awww Trump! You are such a sweet little doggie! (He could run for President!)
Posted by: Lynn | April 19, 2011 at 09:09 AM
The colours look lovely.
Posted by: Ruth | April 19, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Your sweet doggie probably doesn't mind a shawl, but he'd probably protest at those cowl-necked sweaters!
Does your knitting class take place near a window? That way you can be inside and people can still see the pretty colors!
Hope you are all safe in GA. Hearing reports of tornadoes down there.
Posted by: Debby | April 28, 2011 at 10:14 PM