purple

I've never thought I was one to be drawn to purple but I've recently finished two shawls both of which are different shades of purple. I really couldn't be more pleased with them...ok to be perfectly honest I'm completely stoked about them and totally get why others love shawls. I always lumped shawls into the category of matronly, prim, old-fashion, you get the jest.

I was so so wrong. They may just be the perfect accessory and I'm glad to live in somewhere where the dampness often requires a little extra warmth.

Anyways, my most recent FO (finished object) is Ysolda Teagues lovely Damson shawl that I started last spring. I always thoroughly enjoy knitting Ysolda's patterns and this was no different. I won't lie the garter section seemed to go on forever but once I got into the border pattern I just couldn't put it down. the only modification I made was to do a garter stitch border in place of the loopy trim the pattern called for. While I really liked the pattern exactly as it was written I thought the garter border made it a little more streamline and casual. Just a little more Me.

damson knit in malabrigo sock in eggplant

The other shawl I finished up in January just before (like I was up until about 1:30 the night before) our little trip to Seattle. The colour reminds me of the sky in the winter and I just knew the minute I saw the yarn what it had to be. I've had Mara by Madelinetosh in my knitting queue for an embarrassingly long time and I actually love it so much that I plan to knit a second one only slightly larger.

mara knit in malabrigo twist in zinc

I know I've briefly shared about both of these so thanks for baring with me. I wanted to share some photos that showed them better then my quick phone shots. hope you all had a wonderful weekend.