Monday, January 03, 2011

FO: Woodland Capelet

woodland capelat 1

A small shawl, knitted for flatmate-Kirsty as a Christmas present.

Kirsty always complains about her shoulders being cold, and wraps big scarves around herself as she sits at her desk to work. I thought this would help keep her shoulders warm, but also be elegant enough to wear out with a dress too. I wondered about bringing out some of the golds in the yarn with a bit of embellishment to glam it up a bit, but decided it was better to keep it plain. Kirsty can always add a broach.

woodland capelat 2

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The pattern is Woodland Capelet by Susan Mills. It was a fun knit. Unchallenging, but as I blogged yesterday, I've been so busy the last year, I couldn't really cope with anything difficult. It's all simple garter stitch, but the changes of the shoulder shaping and zigzaggy edge to stop you from getting bored.

I'm on a bit of a garter stitch kick at the moment, it as a sort of homespun sophistication (if we can even have "homespun sophistication". I think we can).

The yarn is a mix of recycled silk, cotton and rayon, which makes for a rather warm combination, despite not being obviously woolly.

woodland capelat 3

Full details on the ravelry project page.

I also made a pair of green socks for Kirsty's partner, Anthony. Simple toe-up in basketweave stitch (see that project's ravelry page). I made him almost the exact same pair last year, but brown. As Kirsty says: Anthony likes brown, green and things he has already.

12 comments:

Julie said...

That is so pretty! I love the texture, and looks great to throw on over a long sleeved t shirt.

Daisy said...

It looks beautiful!

yaga said...

iknow the problem more than well! and I think you came up with the only sensible - and very wearable - solution. great!

Lara said...

I love this! I might cast it on - I quite fancy some unchallenging knitting! It will look lovely on Kirsty and I'm sure she can find suitable brooches on it to glam it up.

Iris said...

Beautiful!

Kara said...

How sweet! The knit and the gesture.

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cute Capelet...i want that...superb..its color..its size..design..everything is perfect

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Leroy Pfeister said...

I like this! I'm going to put it - I want to some not challenging knitting! It will look lovely in ko and I'm sure she can find the right brooch in it confused.
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