TwinToes came to me exactly one month ago and asked for something fabulous for an auction to benefit Breast Cancer Research at St. Alban's Country Club - stress the fabulous. They were looking for something light and girly and Richard was nice enough to help out by throwing this up on his website...so from the runways of Milan to the shop in the UK to a pattern stop in Wisconsin to the event in Missouri here's what I knitted....
And for the technical stuff -ColourMart 2/28 cashmere -75 grams or approximately 1120 yards
US size 3 needle; Pattern by Hazel Carter - Legends of the Shetland Seas and it took about 3 weeks of work (on and off). Finished dimensions 26 inches by 72 inches blocked. And in case you're interested here are a couple of pictures I took while working.
US size 3 needle; Pattern by Hazel Carter - Legends of the Shetland Seas and it took about 3 weeks of work (on and off). Finished dimensions 26 inches by 72 inches blocked. And in case you're interested here are a couple of pictures I took while working.
And just a note - Hazel Carter is really one of my favorite designers! I've had the pleasure of attending a couple of her classes, and what a wicked sense of humor. I will only say that I have seen her in a hand knit Carmen Miranda outfit complete with knitted fruit head dress! Everytime I use one of her patterns I smile from beginning to end! I must say that I always get homesick - because Blackberry Ridge was my LYS...but now it's one of several really great ones here in St. Louis...but there's something about Blackberry Ridge that will remain forever special in my heart.
5 comments:
Oh my, this is exquisite. Excellent colour and workmanship.
Deborah,
It's beautiful!!! I know Ann will be thrilled. Richard at ColourMart must be excited by your great PR for his biz as well.
Absolutely gorgeous!!! I have been sitting with this pattern for a couple of years, and I just happen to have some Colourmart cashmere sitting patiently in my stash. You may just have inspired another Legend.
Thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind words. They are much appreciated.
This is a beautiful piece. I adore it and am off to check out both the designer and the yarn!
I was thrilled and after dancing around the house wearing the shawl I knew that I wouldn't let anyone over bid me at the charity event....husband knew better than to object and just handed over the cash...besides it went for a very worthy cause.
Many thanks....Deborah!
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