Two posts on my blog in a week, I am reeling from the shock! Thank you to all of you who left encouragement and suggestions on how to deal with the ruffle of c'est la vie. Yvonne's suggestion of Wine and Pride & Prejudice appealed, but The West Wing won over - I was watching the old ones with Rob Lowe, you see.
And I won! (The stitches nearly did, mind you. I cannot tell you how mind numbingly dull it is to pick up 400 odd stitches and increase to 600 odd. Blah).
Da daaa... The picture above shows the real colour of the shawl. Isn't it lovely?
I don't blame those of you who thought I was mad when I said I was casting on for this. The colours that were used in the pictures on the Fiddlesticks site don't do this any justice whatsoever.
I was lucky that I got to see Dawn and Jill's and realised just how lovely this was.
Here it is with wingspan. The colour is a little off on here (I am not that pale!) but it should give you a good idea of how the shawl is constructed.
I have to say that I loved working with the Rowan Magpie Aran, now sadly discontinued. And I will have to think very hard about what to knit with 10 balls of Magpie that I still have in a beautiful soft green, Morning Dew.
Suggestions anyone?
Posted by Amelia at May 24, 2006 07:50 AMyour rufle purple is very nice!
Posted by: le chat qui coud at June 8, 2006 03:12 PMAs my favorite Welsh innkeeper would say "Gorgeous!" (obviously in an awesome Welsh accent). Well done, you!
Posted by: Shirra at May 31, 2006 03:06 AMWow, wow, oh wow! This is so beautiful!!! I'm so impressed, I can only say WOW!! Stunning! xx
Posted by: Annarella at May 29, 2006 03:56 PMYou made it! You must be so relieved. It is beautiful and looks great.
Posted by: adriana at May 28, 2006 09:15 AMLovely, lovely shawl. And the color is fabulous!
Posted by: diana at May 26, 2006 09:54 PMSee, I told you it was worth it! It looks totally stunning and so suitable for the Welsh retreat.....
Posted by: Jill at May 25, 2006 09:02 PMwhat lovely colours and what beautiful garments!! What do you use as a blocking borard? Ifit is a 'real' blocking board, where did you get it?
Posted by: Johanne at May 25, 2006 03:34 PMhow many skeins did you wind up using? i've got a LOT of stashed magpie i need to come up with ideas for... :)
Posted by: carolyn at May 25, 2006 03:19 PMIt is so lovely - much, much nicer than the Fiddlesticks model. They should definitely use your photograph. It'll be perfect for wearing in your Welsh knitting retreat!
PS. I find a few episodes of The West Wing really help my knitting along too.
Posted by: Anita at May 25, 2006 02:50 PMJust beautiful. I love the colour and thought it was DK, so am surprised that it's aran. It looks more delicate than that in the shots. Superb.
Posted by: kirsty at May 25, 2006 08:23 AMoh wow! that is stunning. i have to admit i was rather sceptical when you first said you were knitting it...but i have seen the light and been converted away from my evil ways.
c'est la vie is absolutely stunning...and how cosy does she look. i can't wait to see her in person when we adjourn to the welsh knitting retreat.
Posted by: jacqueline at May 25, 2006 12:56 AMreally, really pretty and well done for conquering the edges.. I'm seeing a lot more edges in your future ;-)
Posted by: p at May 24, 2006 11:10 PMI am loving your shawl- what a nice shape and Cheer is just lovely. What a fantastic fit! I like that colour on you too. Beautiful things.
Posted by: Kathleen at May 24, 2006 10:36 PMlooks gorgeous, and I am about to fall flat on my ass being that you have posted twice (then again I am not posting that much so I should be quiet :)
bises!
Yes, that looks absolutely gorgeous. You should be proud!! (And yes, MUCH better than the colors in the Fiddlesticks one . . . )
Posted by: --Deb at May 24, 2006 01:41 PMIt's wonderful, love that colour! Not only two posts in one week, but two FOs as well! We should all follow your example!
Posted by: dawn at May 24, 2006 10:11 AMnot only two posts in a week, but two fos! i'm shaking a little...
c'est la vie is GORGEOUS. wow. you should send in your pics to the fiddlesticks site so people will know just hos beautiful this shawl really is.
as for the rest of your magpie - if it's that delish i suggest you knit me another c'est la vie ;-)
Posted by: kris at May 24, 2006 09:30 AM