FO Friday | Lilli Pilli.
I had the best intentions of getting this post up a few hours ago … just like I’m sure Nadal and Djokovic figured they’d be done with their match by now 😉
I did take advantage of the break between matches to snap a few photos of my latest FO – Lilli Pilli. Yep, I finished a knitting project!
I’m really pleased with how it turned out – especially after my false start. And a few boo-boo’s in that garter stitch ribbing when I was knitting in low light and couldn’t tell the difference between the two colors.
The colors do look remarkably similar … except in good light.
My favorite part of the piece is the lace. I’ve used Sparrow for lace before and know it blocks beautifully. I didn’t do anything more than soak it and lay it flat and just look!
…especially that little bit (just three repeats) at the end.
I did make a few modifications to Ambah O’Brien’s design … fewer stitches. different numbers of repeats in the various sections. This might be my new-favorite three-color design. and I love that it works up beautifully with the same amount of all three colors.
My original plan had been to use more of the natural color (the one I used for the lace), so now I have a whole skien of Sparrow left. It seems like a win! (and now I can knit this “win-win”).
…and that seems like a great way to end this post – and wish y’all a wonderful weekend. Happy Friday!
14 Comments
Vera
Wow!! Wow!! Wow!! Nuttin’ more to say…except so gorgeous. This will get a ton of use I bet. Happy Weekend!
Kat
Stunning! I love how that turned out! Bravo to you for a FO this month!
Juliann
Yes- WOW! What a beautiful shawl.
Carole
That’s really beautiful, Mary!
Margene Smith
I love the blend of colors! Your choices made a subtle, elegant mix that created the most beautiful whole. Lovely!
Bonny
This one is so very pretty! This may be one of my favorites in three colors – just enough difference between the colors, but a lovely similarity!
Honore Francois
A washcloth?! Wasn’t quite prepared for that ;-)). Nevertheless, I’m sure it will be lovely…as is the shawl. Look forward to seeing it modeled…
Cheers~
Kym
Oh, Mary! That turned out so marvelously lovely! That lace is just perfect in every way. 🙂
karen
beautiful!! I love the lace edging 🙂
Penny
So pretty, Mary! Love the colors, and the lace is just beautiful!
Geri
Gorgeous! Perfect summertime or anytime scarf! Edie was my first experience with Sparrow and I love the way it softens and drapes after washing.
Vicki
That is gorgeous!! I have more than a few of Ambah O’Brien’s designs in my favorites but don’t think I’ve actually knit one yet… MUST CHANGE! 😉
Patty
Gorgeous Mary, in every way!
Lydia
So pretty love the colors.