Here's the start:
And here's the finish:
The blocking wasn't ideal - did it in this 'log cabin' in Scotland we stayed in for a week around Clare's Etape Caledonia bike race (81 miles in highland Perthshire). It was LOVELY! We had a hot tub on the balcony to sit in and toast the race afterwards (and perhaps get just a little - um - tired and emotional). Anyway, so the stripy towel - not so good for the pics!
We did a lot of driving and I cast on for another shawl - this time Taygete, by Romi. I'd thought I might, and so had yarn for it with me - the remains of the red Colinette Jitterbug I had from the millshop and used for Audrey in Unst, and some deep teal in the same. I'm really pleased with it!
And the WIP - well I only have pics of Clare's element - the spinning. It's yarn from her Spintelligence spinning club. The fibre came from Picperfic and is 50% 18.5micron superfine merino, 30% cashmere and 20% silk - so soft! Minniemoll has pics of her fibre and what she spun here for those of you on Ravelry.
I'm using it for another of Romi's 7 small Shawls - Maia. This yarn is much lighter weight, a laceweight single. I think it'll work out really well.
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I made sure to get the spa room for after my marathon as well. I have a feeling it will be the scene of some tired emotions too. :)
Love the knitting (of course), but I had to comment about the yarn - Clare's spinning is so wonderfully fine and even! What an inspiration. Is there anything you two cannot do?
Totally agree with Lara. Amazing knitting and spinning. I've always wanted to try a shawl shaped like the top one but have always been afraid of the blocking process, especially now that I have wood floors. Yours is stunning. Actually, they are both stunning!
The shawls are fantastic! Love the Fleece Artist. I wish I was back in Scotland!
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