the blue blog archives: scarf mile

I'm halfway through the feather and fan shrug. Still haven't sewn up the entire armhole, so I have to sort of hold it together at the underarm to get the full effect. She is pretty, though, isn't she? I'm hoping to have her all done in time to wear on my next trip down to NYC (and to Downtown Yarns, where I got the pattern) in two weeks. I need to finish my two other scarves - the candy cane scarf and the ruffles scarf - for that trip too, since they are birthday presents.

The lace is lovely, blue and deep
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to knit before I sleep,
And miles to knit before I sleep.

posted by alison at 8:40 am | in feather and fan , the scarf file

Comments

It's gorgeous!! Wow, i can't wait to see it when it's finished. :D

Posted by: Lisa P at August 5, 2005 8:46 AM

Lovely shades of blue Alison!

Posted by: Carla at August 5, 2005 9:15 AM

very pretty Alison!

Posted by: amanda at August 5, 2005 9:34 AM

I like the Robert Frost tie-in and it's very very hip.

Posted by: michele at August 5, 2005 9:42 AM

Lovely!

Posted by: Andrea at August 5, 2005 9:45 AM

OK. This is the first shrug pattern I've seen that I would actually wear! I love it!

In sockapaltwoza news, my sock died a quick, painless yarn death, after it because all too clear that it looks ridiculous. ( http://fiberfish.blogspot.com/2005/07/mistakes-revealed.html ). I'm going to start over again.

Posted by: Cece at August 5, 2005 9:48 AM

Love, love, love that shrug! The colors are gorgeous!

I'm a big Frost fan and your version is so perfect. I always feel like that (having promises to keep and miles to knit before I sleep) because I'm forever in a panic to finish gifts! I think it's my propensity for setting unrealistic goals that gets me into trouble!

sockapaltwoza news: finished with the first cable rib sock, casting on today for the second one. I'll try to get a picture to you.

Posted by: jenny at August 5, 2005 10:02 AM

OMG! OMG! Must make one as a good summer/fall transition knit. I'm thinking grey-ish purples and violets. Love the colors, and I love the bold waves. And I'm not a fan of novelty yarns. I didn't get a good sense of the shrug when I saw it last week.

Good thing that I'll be at W&W tomorrow. Bwah-ha-ha!

Posted by: Colleen at August 5, 2005 10:16 AM

Oh you evil, evil girl! That is a beautiful shrug and I am very tempted by it. You know how much I love shrugs! I must be good and not break my yarn diet. I must not make a trip to Downtown Yarns and ask for the Feather and Fan shrug in Nipper colors. No, Jenn, no! Be good!

Posted by: Jenn at August 5, 2005 10:52 AM

Alison, it's gorgeous. I really like the combination of colors and stripes with the feather and fan pattern. It's very modern and non-fussy - looks great on you!

Posted by: Terby at August 5, 2005 11:13 AM

You brought tears to my eyes. Weird? Let me explain: My youngest is an aspiring artist and last Christmas she painted me a scene with this quote (well, you know, the original). It is one of my favorite poems and the gesture brought tears to my eyes then. You not only reminded me of the memory, but sparked an idea of what she might create for me if I ask, for this Christmas.

Posted by: Teresa C at August 5, 2005 12:06 PM

Really pretty! I love the dark blue yarn. Sounds like you've got a lot of knitting to do in the next two weeks.

Posted by: Lisa at August 5, 2005 12:33 PM

The bigger it gets the prettier it gets. You are a temptress, you are. Oh no, the mouse is heading toward the link! Must. not. give. in.
. . . Oh well, what's one more project? [Click.]

Posted by: Diane at August 5, 2005 1:01 PM

That shrug is unbelievably stunning!! And it looks gorgeous on you, Alison!! Do you have an email address for Downtown Yarns, I don't see one on the website?

Posted by: Debi at August 5, 2005 1:07 PM

Those colors are stunning!

Posted by: Donna at August 5, 2005 1:12 PM

It's looking absolutely beautiful!

Posted by: Deb at August 5, 2005 1:37 PM

Love the colors on it. They literally jump out at you!

Posted by: emy at August 5, 2005 1:52 PM

oooOOOoooh - pretty!!! You look like a mermaid!

Posted by: Tiffany at August 5, 2005 1:56 PM

Love the shrug, I'd love to get the pattern, can't wait to see FO. Love that poem, Robert Frost, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.

Posted by: Meg at August 5, 2005 2:28 PM

frost-skewering aside, I'm loving watching this grow. :-) most lovely.

Posted by: susan at August 5, 2005 2:52 PM

That shrug is poetry, sheer poetry. *snort*

Posted by: Tracy at August 5, 2005 3:59 PM

That is super pretty! I've been sort of playing with a similar idea for a shawl... I love different shades of blue all mixed together!

Posted by: Dani at August 5, 2005 5:45 PM

Hi Alison,
I'm new to weblogs, and commenting, but I read your blog daily. What amazing projects! You really inspire me to take knitting chances. I was in your archives and spotted the giraffe jackets for your sons. So wonderful! I'm trying to start the process of tracking that pattern down, but as I'm sure you've heard, it's pretty difficult. Do you have any advice?

Thanks! Your fan,
Melissa Lion

Posted by: Melissa at August 5, 2005 6:42 PM

That yarn is absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to see the finished shrug, it's really just gorgeous so far.

Posted by: Jaime at August 5, 2005 6:52 PM

Wow - that is SOOO pretty! LOVE it! :D

Posted by: Alysia at August 5, 2005 7:08 PM

Wow, that is so gorgeous! Have I told you lately how inspiring your blog is? ;-)

Posted by: Jenny at August 6, 2005 4:58 AM

This is a great shrug design. I love how it works up. It will be beautiful and whoever is the lucky recipient can't help but love it!

Posted by: Wanda at August 7, 2005 2:44 AM