Ciao Bella
Nothing like a FO to bring you back to good spirits!
Pattern: Retro Redux Shrug from Lace Style
Yarn: Blue Sky Dyed Cotton, color 626 - two balls
Needles: Size 8, 9, 10 and 10.5!! I used all circulars
I spent the majority of last Sunday and Monday knitting it up and finally got it finished today. The pattern was uber-simple as the main body really is just a large rectangle. The different needles are used for the shaping which took a lot of thought out of it. Thoughtless knits is what has been my Savior this week!
With my fantastic trip head of me things at the school office seem to be picking up rather than slowing down for the summer. I won't get into too much detail as not to bring this happy FO post to a Debbie Downer but sheesh I think I'm more stressed now that I was in the height of my admission season!
Anyway this shrug was such a great easy therapeutic knit for me. I plan on sporting her to every church, museum and chapel we visit in Rome. Perhaps I'll even do a little pseudo modeling in front of the Spanish Steps... yes yes these thoughts are making me feel better! The only teeny concern I have is how much the cotton will shed. It's already left a good amount of fluff on the dress I was wearing...
I'm back to working on Cherry which will be joining me on my planes, trains and boats in Italy. I want to bring another project with me as well to keep things interesting but haven't decided what. Time to go Ravel in what to make...
Yay, that was fast! It turned out great, too!
Posted by: Nonnahs | June 14, 2007 at 07:33 PM
Well done! That turned out perfectly. Lovely necklace, too.
Posted by: Brenda | June 14, 2007 at 07:41 PM
Looks awesome! Nothing in that book really jumped out at me, but I might have to give that pattern another look. And that's probably one of the only 100% cottons I'd ever knit with :)
Posted by: Jenna | June 14, 2007 at 09:51 PM
Why are they called "Shrugs"? Makes them seem so...everyday. They should be called Zings! or Wows! Note to you: that's too much bosom for the Vatican, maybe pack a turtleneck halter? Just kidding.
Posted by: Denise | June 14, 2007 at 10:16 PM
It looks great! So fabulous for Italy.
Posted by: Cathi | June 14, 2007 at 11:06 PM
That just might be my favorite FO that I've seen in a long time, you make it look to effortlessly chic!! Molto brava!
Posted by: Heather | June 14, 2007 at 11:12 PM
I love it! The pattern never really caught my eye in Lace Style, but now seeing yours I'm going to have to take another look.
Have a great trip to Rome!
Posted by: Kirsten | June 15, 2007 at 06:18 AM
that is great! what a wonderful, quick, super-functional knit to get you back in the swing!
Posted by: stacey | June 15, 2007 at 08:32 AM
Ooohhh, that looks wonderful on you! Great job! Having used Blue Sky cotton for a couple projects, may I suggest throwing her (dry) with a towel into a hot dryer for 10-15 minutes? It will take away alot of the initial fuzz!
Posted by: jillian | June 15, 2007 at 10:36 AM
very very pretty
Posted by: lomester | June 15, 2007 at 11:44 AM
It looks absolutely fabulous... much more appealing that the pic in the book even! I love how the lace really opens up in yours. Great job!
Posted by: LizKnits | June 15, 2007 at 01:00 PM
Just lovely! The yarn looks great with that open stitch pattern.
Posted by: Octopus Knits | June 15, 2007 at 01:57 PM
This is so beautiful! I love everything about it. I think it is time I pick up that book :)
Posted by: Lolly | June 15, 2007 at 05:11 PM
Beautiful Margaux! It looks fantastic on you.
Posted by: tiennie | June 15, 2007 at 07:08 PM
Beautiful! You have such a gift, too, for taking the best photographs of yourself in your knits. I just can't ever manage that.
Posted by: knittingphilistine | June 16, 2007 at 08:55 PM
That is going to be the perfect piece to go with everything while in Rome. Beautiful!
Posted by: isel | June 17, 2007 at 08:28 AM
It is beautiful! Really, really lovely. Hope your stress level lowers soon and you can focus all your energy on the fun stuff in life, like knitting and fabulous trips.
Posted by: Erin | June 17, 2007 at 11:06 AM
That came out so well! It looks great! So many needles- eek! I'm sure you'll look wonderful wearing it around Rome!!
Posted by: Elinor | June 17, 2007 at 12:59 PM
It looks great!
Posted by: Romi | June 17, 2007 at 02:52 PM
Man, that is both simple and elegant -- two things that don't go together nearly often enough. The collar in particular is really lovely.
Have a great trip!
Posted by: Stella | June 18, 2007 at 02:18 PM
Lovely lovely! Enjoy Italy. :)
Posted by: Amy | June 18, 2007 at 03:13 PM
The shrug is gorgeous! And Cherry is looking good too. Have fun in Italy! :)
Posted by: claudine | June 20, 2007 at 05:33 AM
love the shrug
ah, italy..it does the heart and soul good.
florence really is a must see.
i skipped rome.
prob. see you around town in july
ciao
Posted by: Nancy | June 25, 2007 at 07:41 PM
So, so pretty! I have two balls of the blue sky cotton that I've been wondering what to do with, this may be the perfect thing for it!
Posted by: kelp! | June 25, 2007 at 11:32 PM