I think I'll probably knit it again. After the small turned out to be too large on me, I was a little disheartened. So I decided to gift it to someone. I gave Dianne the right of first refusal. It seemed so large, I really thought it wouldn't fit her either, but I was wrong. It looks great on her.
"Capecho"
I completely missed this reference until Janet commented on my finished version. I guess I was so taken with the coolness of the garment, that I didn't even read the description, I just headed for the instructions (which I also didn't read through) and my stash (which I didn't look through completely). So it's a cape/poncho/bolero/shrug.
Next time I'll knit the smaller version and may even knit at a smaller gauge, now that I know how the puzzle is put together and know where to measure.
thanks for the advice. looks beautiful -
ReplyDeleteThis new picture looks lovely, it makes the shrug look even more special than before. I like it! Well done and what yarn will you use for the new small size one now? Judith
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judith.
ReplyDeleteYes, it looks much better on Dianne since it fits. It also goes with her style.
Good question. I haven't given the yarn choice much thought yet, but it should be stash yarn...
Hi Patty!
ReplyDeleteIts spring break.Ahhhh. Mom and I are hanging out in Portland and we went into the Yarn Garden. I pointed out the Vogue magazine's cover and remarked that you had made the bolero. She alerted me to Di having it now and I suddenly realized I'd been out of touch with the blogs for some time(I'm working excessive hours right now.)
It is so nice to catch up to your blog and to see Di modeling the beautiful bolero. I'll be eager to see your revision for yourself! It is a beautiful piece.
Happy Birthday Tom!