Socktoberfest and Wool Peddlar Shawl
First of all, I'm starting off Socktoberfest right. I finished up a pair of socks that had been languishing on the needles for several months after I got "socked out" by doing so many socks in a row. They are in Trekking 109 (I think) on size 0s and they are done in the Slipped Rib pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks. Here they are:
I also got some lovely new sock yarn from Lisa Souza. I've been envying her stuff for a while.
Do I even need to say how these pictures just don't do it justice? From left to right: Mars Quake, Berry Poppins, Sky Drama and Shade Garden (which is probably the least like real-life; it's the one I've started with and I'll show you progress on Wednesday. Gorgeous stuff!). And do I need to point out that three of the four skeins have purple?
And my finished Wool Peddlar's Shawl:
The color is a bit more accurate in the close-up:
Specs:
Pattern: Wool Peddlar's Shawl from Folk Shawls
Needles: size 7
Yarn: Knit Picks Gloss in Concord Grape
So this brings me down to just two shawls: the Forest Path, which is going to take forever and the Moon Dance which still needs a bit of spinning. I now have the perfect yarn in mind for the Hidcote Shawl, but I won't have it in hand until sometime in November. And I don't really want to get anything else started before then. Oh, well, I guess I can work a bit on the Forest Path and all the vests and coats and socks in the works. I might even get my WIP list down a little more.
I also got some lovely new sock yarn from Lisa Souza. I've been envying her stuff for a while.
Do I even need to say how these pictures just don't do it justice? From left to right: Mars Quake, Berry Poppins, Sky Drama and Shade Garden (which is probably the least like real-life; it's the one I've started with and I'll show you progress on Wednesday. Gorgeous stuff!). And do I need to point out that three of the four skeins have purple?
And my finished Wool Peddlar's Shawl:
The color is a bit more accurate in the close-up:
Specs:
Pattern: Wool Peddlar's Shawl from Folk Shawls
Needles: size 7
Yarn: Knit Picks Gloss in Concord Grape
So this brings me down to just two shawls: the Forest Path, which is going to take forever and the Moon Dance which still needs a bit of spinning. I now have the perfect yarn in mind for the Hidcote Shawl, but I won't have it in hand until sometime in November. And I don't really want to get anything else started before then. Oh, well, I guess I can work a bit on the Forest Path and all the vests and coats and socks in the works. I might even get my WIP list down a little more.
posted by Alison at 7:56 AM
17 Comments:
The shawl is lovely Alison! I'm dying to try the gloss but I refuse to place an order for any more yarn! Love the socks too!
Great Shawl. I just had to go check your archives to see Moon Dance, and I'm glad I did. I have 4oz of bunnycrack from Kim that I was planning to spin up for a shawl too! Are you keeping yours singles, I assume? It will be so pretty.
Wool Peddlar's is gorgeous. This looks like a shawl that will get a lot of wear! I, too, have been wanting to try the Gloss, but can't place an order until after Christmas. But it will be on my list - maybe even for that shawl. How many skeins?
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Everything is just gorgeous. Love the shawl, it looks very comfy.
The shawl is gorgeous! Congratulations on finishing!
Wow, you're cranking out shawls at an amazing rate! This one is beautiful!
After reading Pumpkinmama's comment I'm going back for another look at your Moon Dance . . .
Everything looks great, I love that trekking colorway.
*drool* Your trekking socks and your shawl are both lovely!!! And all that other yarn. Purple's not a bad thing. :)
the purples on the socks are lovely!
what a comfy shawl...purple...teeheee....aahhh alison, you're so amazing!hope it keeps you warm and cozy as the weather turns colder.
Your Wool Peddler's Shawl looks wonderful! That is the next shawl on my list and I can't wait.
Love the sock yarn; as soon as I get some more yarn money I'm going to try some Lisa Souza.
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The shawl is really beautiful! How many skeins of the Gloss did you use? Nice socks, too!
The Wool Peddler's shawl really came out great. I want to do the Hidcote Garden shawl too. I can't wait to see how your Moon Dance turns out. I loved making that shawl.
Oh, the shawl is beautiful. I've been reading that pattern and wanting to try it. Great job!
I'm amazed at the speed at which you knit. the shawl is gorgeous! And I totally share your love of all the shades of purple. This one looks a lot nicer than in the book, too.
Your Wool Peddler is lovely. I've always liked that design, and you chose a great color for it. :-)
Your shawl is gorgeous. One question, how do you get the right gauge and the right size shawl if you use a fingering yarn which has many more stitches to the inch (can you tell I'm new at this). thanks
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