Remember that little mint green thing that I couldn't show the whole project because it hadn't reached its recipient yet? Well, little Miss Despina is now in possession of this item:
The pattern is by Sarah Hoadley for Lion Brand. It's called Child's Sun Top. I used Lion Brand's Cotton Ease. I hoarded some of this yarn when it was discontinued a few years ago...I would find it at such places as Tuesday Morning. Anyway, they've since brought it back in new colorways, but this is vintage Cotton Ease. I made the skirt part longer, because I wanted more of a sun dress. I like the way it turned out...and it took less than a week to make.
Finally, I blocked my Heavenly Scarf. I used the 198 Yds of Heaven pattern by Christy Verity and that one skein of Berroco Lustra that I couldn't return to the LYS since it was already caked:
I don't think the yarn was the best choice for this project. It is a single-ply merino blend, and I think better suited for non-open work projects. It also didn't get as lanky after blocking as I had hoped. It is awfully pretty though.
MK out.
I don't know......I like the Heavenly.....looks like a warm scarf more than a shawl though......I still want to make up that pattern too. Sounds too good to pass on.
ReplyDeleteI think the shawl is beautiful. Looking forward to seeing the finished socks on Friday.
ReplyDeleteThank you Robin.
ReplyDeleteAlice, I tied it kind of askew around my neck, and it looks cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
You should make one.