Wearing Charlotte
Just a few quick pics of Charlotte in "going out" mode. I think she looks quite dashing over a black ensemble. For some reason, it's really the fringe that does it for me in terms of wearing her on the town factor. I didn't think of myself as a shawl person, but maybe I just needed to find the right shawl.
Last night I swatched for the project I want to do before I finish up the sweater.
I have to say that for once I am really glad that I swatched. The pattern isn't hard, but it took me a couple of repetitions to figure out some of the ins and outs of it.
This is the Indian Cross Stitch pattern as modeled in Koigu p201. The project I'm going to do uses p201 and p319 (which is a fabulous purply, orangey, yellowish, olivey mixture). I'm sure you can all guess what it is, but I'm going to remain silent for a few more days. Mom doesn't read my blog too often, but, of course, if I have something she shouldn't see on it, she'll be magically drawn to it. I've gotten through one set of crosses on the big project and all I can say so far is that 264 stitches is a lot of stitches. When I've got both colors worked in effectively, I'll post another shot.
Charlotte is GORGEOUS! Look how nicely those colors blend! You look lovely together.
I've been working on Charlotte a little each day. It's tricky how the more you work, the longer the rows get. And I can't figure out what that new Koigu project is -- can't wait to see more!
You look amazing in Charlotte. Seeing it on you tells me I definately need to make one. I'm not a shawl person either, but this one looks tres hip with black. Besides, Charlotte is my middle name--it would only be appropriate!
That Indian Stitch pattern is truly amazing. What a gorgeous result! You MUST tell me what you're making, and where the pattern is from!
The shawl with your black outfit = tres chic! It looks wonderful on you. And the Indian cross stitch pattern looks intriguing. Love those colors.
The shawl is just as beautiful as you could have wanted! The colors are wonderful, the fringe great. This is the sort of thing you can wear with dressy clothes or jeans. And look oh-so-mahvelous!!! I've been avoiding this (I do love Koigu and have several colorways in my stash) because I'm a knit-all-stitches fan. Maybe I'll give in one of these days. Lovely.