26 August 2011

FO! Sunshine and Fairyfloss Shawl

Finished my Elise last weekend... and without further ado...
I do love my close ups.



No heads on the internet please!
Stats:
Yarn: Handmaiden Fine Yarn Silken, colourway, Rose garden.

See what I did there?  (via)
I used 250g, or 2.5 skeins.  Anyone have an idea for 50g of DK weight silk yarn??

After blocking, it measures 183cm x 87cm.


Ravelled here.


Not quite sure what I think of it.  It's an odd colour for me, not something I usually wear.  It is very pretty though, and so so soft.  I think the pattern would work much better with a lighter weight yarn.  


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Posted by Tanya at 11:08 AM
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25 comments:

  1. AlittlebitsheepishAugust 26, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    It looks fab, but if you are really not sure about the colour you can always overdye silk

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  2. CaroleAugust 26, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I think you might have just tipped me over the edge to try an Elise, it's beautiful.

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  3. pinkundineAugust 26, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    It looks stunning, love the colours and I bet it is so soft :)

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  4. LizAugust 26, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I love your shawl! I just started my Elise this week and I'm enyoing it. Your close ups are excellent too.

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  5. Charly HarriesAugust 26, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    That is boootiful. I think it suits you ;)

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  6. NickyAugust 26, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Wow. lovely.

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  7. Sam FindlayAugust 26, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Your shawl is lovely! And looks gorgeous on!

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  8. StaceyAugust 26, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    So beautiful! I'm sure you can find a little shawlette/scarf pattern do do with the remainder!

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  9. VivianneAugust 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    That's lovely, and I think because you used the yarn you did you can see the pattern more than if it had been a lighter weight yarn. Nice job :-)

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  10. KeriAugust 26, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    It's lovely and the slightly heavier weight will make it nicer to wear in the slightly cooler weather.

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  11. CalophiAugust 26, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Oooers, what a lovely colorway!

    Maybe you can make a thin scarf from the rest of the silk?

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  12. UnknownAugust 26, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Very beautiful and the colorway is gorgeous!

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  13. Wool DiariesAugust 27, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    I LOVE THE SUN! It's awesome to live in the Southern Hempishere again!

    I love your FO, the colour, the pattern everything.

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  14. KarenAugust 27, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Beautiful!

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  15. Marie/Underground CrafterAugust 27, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    I think it looks amazing! The colors are stunning in the light.

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  16. Yarn ChangerAugust 27, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Lovely. What a beautiful job.

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  17. ShannonAugust 27, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Definitely like the shawl, but absolutely LOVE the color!

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  18. Spinster BethAugust 27, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Gorgeous :)

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  19. HillyTAugust 27, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I've been thinking about this one for a while, possibly for a (whispers) Christmas present for somebody. You've done a beautiful job.

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  20. Gracey is not my name....August 27, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Gorgeous shawl.....as was your last one, I love the yarn in the last one...and The Kitten is adorable....

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  21. DaynaAugust 27, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    It's lovely! I think the color is beautiful. Maybe you could make a lace cowl with the remainder of the yarn?

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  22. autumngeishaAugust 29, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    So lovely and delicate looking! I love the colors. This would look great over a pretty summer dress.

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  23. NickyAugust 29, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Beautiful!!!! There's nothing else to say about it.

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  24. SusanaAugust 31, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Es un chal precioso¡¡¡
    Un saludo.

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  25. EvieSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    your crocheting is AMAZING!! ive been having a look around at all your handy-work.
    i am a very basic crochet girl - yet to learn how to read the patterns. i mostly make stuff up - eek ; )
    oh and ive also been told i have grandmotherly ways - when i saw this on your blog it gave me a laugh because i could relate!
    thanks for your comment on my blog x

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