This is another pattern from “The Happy Hooker” by Debbie Stoller. The picture in the book is of a lovely pink shawl but I needed something black to wear over a pink dress. I had my doubts about it, the last thing I wanted was to look like Peig Sayers. But I really wanted something black and this seemed easier and was quicker to work up than some of the bolero type cardigans in the book. I started it two weeks ago and finished it on Friday, just in time to wear to a wedding on Saturday. I’m still not entirely convinced that there isn’t an element of Peig about it but the way I wore it, it looked more like a bolero at the front so I think I got away with it.
I used 5 balls of Debbie Bliss Prima and a 5.5mm clover hook. All from This is Knit.
The pattern is available for download here.
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I like the pattern… and the model!
It looks great.
By Grannymar on 06.30.08 10:20 am | Permalink
Thanks Grannymar, the shawl got a few compliments at the wedding so I think i might do another one in a lighter colour!
By Marian on 06.30.08 3:23 pm | Permalink
Nope, no Peig Sayers lookalikes here!
Well wear
By Lou on 06.30.08 3:56 pm | Permalink
Beautiful Maz, just gorgeous! Do you take commissioned stuff? My best friend is due a baby boy in October and I would love to send her something cute and knitted, but I’m useless at stuff like that!
By Deborah on 06.30.08 9:35 pm | Permalink
wow Marian that looks fantastic, you’re so talented am in awe!
By Rachel@fairycakeheaven on 06.30.08 9:53 pm | Permalink
Lou, thanks
Deborah, I emailed you about that!!
By Marian on 06.30.08 10:01 pm | Permalink
Rachel, I’m nearly embarrassed from all the praise, there’s not that much talent really, I was only following a pattern!! Very much like following a recipe really, once you do one or two, the rest are only variations!!
By Marian on 06.30.08 10:31 pm | Permalink
That looks awesome! You’re a very talented lady
By jen on 07.01.08 6:26 pm | Permalink
Hi Jen, thanks
By Marian on 07.02.08 8:40 am | Permalink
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