I LOVE it.
Pattern: Ishbelby Isolda Teague
Yarn: Tosh Sock, in Clematis, 1.5 skeins
Size: I made an extra-large version. The stockinette portion in the large size has 48 stitches more than the small version, so I did mine with 48 stitches more than the large version. I worked the lace charts as follows: A, B, A, B, A, B, A, C, D, E.
As I was knitting it, I was concerned that the color variation would obscure the lace pattern, but I don’t think it did at all.
It’s such a wonderful purple color, I think it will look dynamite as a scarf with my black winter coat. I hereby declare this project to be a success.
So hey, want to see a cute kitty picture?
I thought so.
26 responses so far ↓
pdxknitterati // August 7, 2009 at 1:10 am |
Oooooh, very beautiful! And the kitty is cute. I didn’t let mine on my Ishbel. It’s not that I don’t trust her, but she unpinned my Shetland Triangle when it was blocking!
Sarah // August 7, 2009 at 3:17 am |
Oh yes both shawl and cat are truly gorgeous
Halfway Crafter // August 7, 2009 at 4:36 am |
I love the subtle variations in the yarn colour, it looks lovely in that lace pattern!
Erin // August 7, 2009 at 6:34 am |
The shawl is beautiful! I love the color too. I think cat FO pics are the best!
Anna // August 7, 2009 at 6:54 am |
Love the shawl! And thanks for wrapping the post up with a cuuuuute kitty picture!
Diane // August 7, 2009 at 7:38 am |
Looks awesome!
And btw congrats on getting an offer from your firm!
chemgrrl // August 7, 2009 at 9:26 am |
Awww. That’s friggin adorable. Nice kitty.
LOVE the super big Isobel.
Sara // August 7, 2009 at 10:12 am |
lovely! i heart purple. and sleeping kitties are adorable.
Jenny // August 7, 2009 at 10:14 am |
SO gorgeous! The scarf and the kitty!
ann // August 7, 2009 at 10:53 am |
So pretty! It turned out just perfect.
Dana // August 7, 2009 at 1:05 pm |
I just finished one as well, and wasn’t it fun! I think I’m going to have to make another one (or two) at some point as gifts.
Love your yarn choice, too!
Jacey // August 7, 2009 at 2:59 pm |
Wow, your Ishbel is incredible. Really, it’s stunning. That purple color is really lovely on you, too. Congrats on a successful FO, and cute kitty picture!!
gale (she shoots sheep shots) // August 7, 2009 at 6:04 pm |
Gorgeous!
thatsknitastic // August 7, 2009 at 9:25 pm |
Stunning! Love the extra-large Ishbel, and the color is absolutely gorgeous!
sam // August 8, 2009 at 9:20 am |
Wow, it is stunning. Definitely a winner! I bet that tosh sock feels devine too.
brokeknits // August 8, 2009 at 1:30 pm |
Lovely! And the kitty is super cute.
soo // August 9, 2009 at 8:38 am |
Definitely a success!!
Jennifer // August 9, 2009 at 1:40 pm |
It’s got three great things going for it – 1) great pattern; 2) BEST color ever; and 3) it looks mahvelous on you dahling! Wear it well. Congrats.
Emily // August 10, 2009 at 11:04 am |
That is really pretty! and yes, I think it will look awesome with a black winter coat!
SweetP // August 18, 2009 at 4:08 am |
Stunning!!
turtlegirl76 // August 19, 2009 at 8:37 am |
Oh God that is so freakin’ pretty.
phoenix // August 19, 2009 at 1:41 pm |
It’s just gorgeous, and I love the color!
Sarah // August 30, 2009 at 5:36 pm |
That’s really lovely! I am ALMOST done with my own purple Ishbel, and maybe someday I’ll start blogging again so I can write all about it.
Allison // September 15, 2009 at 4:02 pm |
I love cute kitty pictures.
Allison // September 15, 2009 at 4:03 pm |
I love cute kitty pictures… I want to snuggle kitty.
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