I've finished necking with friends. I've put all the details here. I've finally managed to get away from my desk and go mail it, so, it's on it's way to Grumperina. I do hope that she likes it.
Don't you think it's pretty? Such a pretty blue and in Debbie Bliss's baby cashmerino too.... one of my my fav yarn!
All this working with Debbie Bliss yarns, made me think.. Debbie Bliss patterns. Whenever I see an A-line toddler jacket, I think of Debbie Bliss and one of the many variations of her famous smock jacket. They work up so quickly and are just so darn cute.
Here's one that I did earlier and here's another one.
I've done this design at least twice more, before I had a digital camera to record it for posperity. So if it worked 4 times already, what's wrong with a fifth? It's not like it's going to the same little girl.
Here's a close-up of the dreaded smocking. I'm going to have to **sew** contrasting yarn on all the crossing stitches. My mama did not raise a fool, and I have opted for a version with fewer thingies to embellish. Nonetheless, that's a lot of ends to darn in. Any volunteers?
and finally, this is the Oak Leaf lace shawl that Yvonne made me for my biirthday. Gorgeous isn't it? I'm a lucky girl. It's alpaca so, wonderfully soft. OK, enough of this sunshine, mint julep and shirt-sleeve days ... bring on winter ! I want to wear my shawl!
What is the pattern you used for that lavendar scarf for Grumperina? I love your knitting and you blog design. Keep up the good work :D
Posted by: Sarah at October 5, 2005 04:29 PMThe scarf is gorgeous. Well done!
Posted by: Helen at September 18, 2005 11:08 PMWhat a beautiful scarf. That leaf design looks brilliant, it really jumps out at you.
Posted by: Kathleen at September 18, 2005 10:31 AMCan you tell us about the pattern for Grumperina's scarf? That's an interesting leaf pattern. I also visted Yvonne's blog and found that the oak leaf shawl is from Fabulous Filigrees (is that a design company or the name of a pattern book? Must investigate.) I really like it--simple and elegant. Great color, too.
Posted by: Beth S. at September 15, 2005 03:43 PMi love those a-line toddler jackets so much, i based a design on them. beautiful work on the leafy scarf.
Posted by: anna at September 14, 2005 07:58 PMHow could she do anything but love it, the color is great (of course I guess she picked that out), but the scarf is quite beautiful.
Posted by: Rebekah at September 14, 2005 04:00 PMGorgeous scaft for Grumperina. She will love it!
Posted by: diana at September 14, 2005 12:26 PMI love the scarf and color!! Tomotoes are great too! Cherry ones are my favorite!
Posted by: Michelle at September 14, 2005 11:58 AMI love the lace it looks fantatstic
Posted by: nic at September 14, 2005 11:44 AMLove the scarf!
Posted by: Jess at September 14, 2005 11:43 AMThe lace scarf looks great ! The little red dress is lovely too.
Posted by: Eva Shiu at September 14, 2005 08:32 AMI didn't catch where you got the pattern for the scarf from, its beautiful!
Posted by: Praxillea at September 14, 2005 05:31 AMOh my gosh, the scarf is fantastic - lovely work! And the smocked jacket and shawl are beautiful, too. :)
Posted by: Stasia at September 14, 2005 05:20 AMLovely blue scarf! ANd your new shawl is gorgeous. Bring on winter, I've had enough of the heat.
Posted by: eyeleen at September 14, 2005 02:18 AMIts a beautiful, shawl, isn't it.
Posted by: Linda at September 13, 2005 11:39 PM