Look at the various shades of blue in this yarn! The pattern shows off the color, Lagoon, beautifully and the fabric is soft (SO soft), warm and cozy. The pattern and yarn compliment each other perfectly and I'm thrilled Rachel sent it my way and suggested the pattern. Thank you, grrlfriend.
This is the type of shawl I like to wear all year round. It's small enough to protect the neck from summer air conditioning, but large enough to keep winters cold at bay. Add to that the rich blues, the depth of color (tropical water) with a merino/cashmere blend and you have pure delight.
Patten: Milkweed Casbah by Cosmicpluto
Yarn: Casbah by Fleece Artist – 1 skein, Lagoon
Needle: Size 4
Addi
Time to Knit: January 27-February 7, 2010
Knitter beware – I had less than 3 yards of yarn leftover.
Raveled Here
To make Blue Monday even better, there is a bonus FO! The bits of blue in Sarah's hand-dyed yarn really pop.This is my first pair for 2010's the year of the sock (and nowhere near my last). The yarn is dyed beautifully, enjoyable to knit, and should wear well
as it's a 3 ply. The pattern has little give and was hard to pull on
(the first time) over my (high) instep, but it stretched out just
enough to fit. The pattern spirals (biases) around the leg , but
it's a sock, hidden by pants and I feel it's not a big deal.
Pattern: Nutkin by Knitzi's Beth LaPensee
Yarn: Fiberoptica by Sarah Marsden, 1 skein, Thailand
Needle: Size 1.5 DPNs
Time to Knit: Januray 12-February 12, 2010
Raveled Here
New socks!!!! yay!!! And, they are beautiful! And, Milkweed is beautiful, too. Congrats, girl!!!!
Posted by: CindyCindy | February 15, 2010 at 04:36 AM
Very pretty! I went away from blue for a while, but I'm rediscovering it with all these beautiful shades.
Posted by: Nora | February 15, 2010 at 04:53 AM
What gorgeous blues! Your shawl came out perfectly. I love it!
Posted by: Anne | February 15, 2010 at 05:58 AM
The blue of that shawl is amazing! And the Nutkins look very cozy indeed. :)
Posted by: Chris | February 15, 2010 at 06:21 AM
Blue Booty! The shawl is lovely. Perfect color to encourage the spring sky.
Posted by: jill | February 15, 2010 at 06:43 AM
Love all that work you finished. Wow - you're amazing. I had to do a double take on the socks - as I thought they were the same at first. Two great pairs - in similar yarn from such different sources. How cool is that? Great work!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 15, 2010 at 06:48 AM
Two new hand-knits to wear and enjoy. Nice work on both of them.
Posted by: Wool Winder | February 15, 2010 at 06:50 AM
both are beautiful - i am going to re-knit nutkin, as the first pair was done with some yarn that didnt last - plus i opted for the short row heel - which i knew was a mistake while i was knitting it - oh why dont we listed to our inner voice - i love that shawl pattern, its in my favs -
Posted by: Monica | February 15, 2010 at 06:51 AM
Beautiful -- from tip to toes! Love the blues. Love them.
Posted by: Kym | February 15, 2010 at 06:57 AM
Lovely shawl - I *heart* Casbah, it's so soft and cozy!
Beautiful socks! Lovely colors :o)
Posted by: JessaLu | February 15, 2010 at 07:36 AM
What a beautiful Blue Monday!!! FOs! Way to go!
Posted by: Suzy | February 15, 2010 at 07:42 AM
Your Milkweed is gorgeous! Such a beautiful blue and a perfect pairing of pattern and yarn.
Posted by: Manise | February 15, 2010 at 07:58 AM
They're both terrific! It's nice to see you knitting socks again, and those are really cool. Pretty Milkweed!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana | February 15, 2010 at 08:04 AM
You are very welcome, I am glad you enjoyed the yarn and love the resulting shawl and it is indeed beautiful!
The socks are lovely too and you are so productive, great jobs.
Posted by: Rachel | February 15, 2010 at 08:08 AM
I just love those socks! And the shawl is fantastic, of course. I queued that one up a while ago but I keep forgetting about it.
Posted by: Carole | February 15, 2010 at 08:15 AM
Just pretend the sock pattern is SUPPOSED to spiral.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | February 15, 2010 at 08:34 AM
beautimous!! both of them.
and that gorgeous blue shawl makes me want to get my own fingers crackin on my shawl ;-)
Posted by: Teyani | February 15, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Casbah is one of my favorite yarns to-date. Gorgeous little shawl!
Posted by: Vicki | February 15, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Hooray for sock mojo! I'm trying to resurrect mine, but all he wants to do is lie on the couch! Great looking FOs!
Posted by: kelly | February 15, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Way too go..Looks like you're going into 2010 in high gear..very beautiful!!
Posted by: Dianne | February 15, 2010 at 04:40 PM
Love the shawl and the socks.
Posted by: Suzanne | February 15, 2010 at 05:02 PM
I love the Milkweed shawl and yours in blue is really blue-tiful like you'd say ;-) Nice job!
Posted by: Maryse | February 15, 2010 at 05:31 PM
I am delighted to see you were able to get two blue FOs ready this weekend! What a terrific feeling that must be. I love them both and agree about shawls of just the right size... so beguiling.
Posted by: Birdsong | February 15, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Hurrah for finished shawls and socks!
Posted by: AmyP | February 16, 2010 at 05:07 AM
Love them both! I just started a pair of nutkins, haven't gotten too far yet, but love it so far. I have Milkweed waiting in the wings, just looking for the right yarn in my stash, as that is the only place I am allowing myself to shop for yarn these days ;)
Posted by: Doris | February 16, 2010 at 10:46 AM