Silver Silk
The shrug was finished some weeks ago and contrary to my initial doubts about the shade and whether or not it would actually go with anything in my wardrobe it turns out it has become an essential part of my wardrobe.
Turns out it goes beautifully with several of my favourite dresses.
I do love this silk and this project was a dream to knit. Very quick and satisfying, the pattern came from the Erika Knight Classic book. I made the UK size 10 and there were no alterations necessary. I used Debbie Bliss Silk which was lovely to work with and I think I used 5 skeins (I say think because I have one after and am assuming I bought the 6 suggested in the pattern, but you never quite know for sure with me, I am easily distracted when in a yarn shop). The fully fashioned shaping is lovely and I may very well make another in the ripped Debbie Bliss silk from last year's disaster knit.
The shrug was finished some weeks ago and contrary to my initial doubts about the shade and whether or not it would actually go with anything in my wardrobe it turns out it has become an essential part of my wardrobe.
Turns out it goes beautifully with several of my favourite dresses.
I do love this silk and this project was a dream to knit. Very quick and satisfying, the pattern came from the Erika Knight Classic book. I made the UK size 10 and there were no alterations necessary. I used Debbie Bliss Silk which was lovely to work with and I think I used 5 skeins (I say think because I have one after and am assuming I bought the 6 suggested in the pattern, but you never quite know for sure with me, I am easily distracted when in a yarn shop). The fully fashioned shaping is lovely and I may very well make another in the ripped Debbie Bliss silk from last year's disaster knit.
Comments
Thanks for your comment about the mother-in-law. I know I should let it wash over me - she's been like this for 24 years, you think I would have learnt by now!
You look very romantic in your garden.
I love the beaded dress.
but I am rather rounder than you are, so not sure if would make me look like a mushroom with a large "cap" and a skinny stalk?