OK, so I really DID participate and 'silver' in the knitting Olympics. I washed and pinned my slipped stitch mesh poncho on Sunday but it didn't dry until Monday night. Oh well, I am still THRILLED to have completed it in the 16 days. Yeah! Here are some pix that I finally got my DS to take so that I can show you (please disregard the navy scrub pants - I had just come home from work). I am usually not a big fan of colors pooling but I like the look of it in this. The colors are bright and cheerful and it makes me smile!;-) Here is a view from the back:
I also wanted to show the detail of the stitch so here it is:
Isn't that a pretty stitch???? Didn't look like much while knitting but boy did it POP when I blocked it. Speaking of blocking, I can't wait to finish and the block my Project Spectrum March project. It's this made from this. Here is progress picture of the project so far: I know that it doesn't look like much but I am about halfway done. Yeah! This is my first project done in Koigu and I love working with it. The colors are FABULOUS and the 'spring' in the yarn makes it very nice to stitch with. I tried to get a picture of what it will somewhat look like when blocked. The colors are nowhere what they really are. It's a nice combination of pinks, lilacs and blues. Very very pretty.
Ok so now I am off to shower and work a few more pattern repeats in the shawlette. See ya next time (hopefully with another finished project).
UPDATED ON 3/9/06:
Got a question about the yarn used for the olympic poncho. It is blue heron beaded rayon in the marigold colorway. Isn't it FABULOUS?????thanks for the lovely compliments! Just 2 more pattern repeats on the shawlette then it's back to work on the beaded shawl. I am planning on having lots of little wraps for spring and early summer.
It looks fantastic on you. You can really pull off those vibrant colors. Can't wait to see how the shawlette turns out.
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Great colors. I really like the patterns in those stitches.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the silver. It looks like you were able to make great progress, even if you just missed the gold medal deadline. I don't know how you get so much knitted. I am retired and don't get nearly as much done as you do.
It's gorgeous! The whole thing pops! You did a wonderful job. I can so see you, in a month or two, sitting on a patio, wearing this with a light summer shirt and sipping your fave drink of choice (tea, marg, etc)! Seriously- it's great.
ReplyDeleteAnd how fun is your new project too!?? Go you!
That poncho is fabulous! Simply amazingly droolable....Please reveal what yarn you used.
ReplyDeleteIt may have been a silver finish for time, but it's definitely gold-worthy outcome. Congrats on finishing. It's looks great on you.
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