My friend Kate suggested that I knit along with her on this beautiful shawl designed by Anne-Lise Maigaard. It`s called Alberta. The designer released it for free for one day during the fire in Fort McMurray. All she asked was that we make a donation to the effort to fight the fire. Mr. Coco and I chose the Edmonton Humane Society and the Red Cross.
Here`s a close-up that shows off my copper wire cat shawl pin. Kate`s written up all the details on her blog. You can see, for example, how many beads are worked into the knitting. (Kate did the large
size, and I wimped out with the smaller version.) Hers is beautiful.
Just for fun, this is what the shawl looked like straight off the needles, before blocking, under Cassie`s watchful eye.
The yarn is laceweight merino and silk, from Twice Sheared Sheep. More coral than orange. I knit it with 3mm needles.
I don't think I deserve blame for this, it is lovely.
ReplyDeleteOne pink, one pale grey, picture perfect, with beads galore.And for a really good cause. Lovely, both of them.
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ReplyDeleteLove the warm coral colour. It is wonderful to create such works of art and do some amazing giving in the process. It looks stunning!
That's such a romantic picture...wearing your shawl, as you gaze across the moors...It's truly a beautiful piece of work, Cheryl. I hope you keep this one for yourself.
ReplyDeleteI saw Kate's version yesterday--these are beautiful shawls! Just the number of stitches alone, not to mention all those beads! Beautiful work!
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