Solace Finished!
I was planning on waiting until Monday to show the finished Solace but it dried so fast, I was able to get pictures yesterday afternoon while the sun was out! Here it is:
This is the Solace wrap, knit in Elann's Peruvian Highland Wool in Forest Glade Heather. I used 12 skeins and knit it on US 6's (4.0 mm). I did not do the border specified in the pattern, but did a garter stitch border instead. Other than that, I knit it as directed in the pattern. It finished at 26 inches wide x 87 inches long so it's more than big enough to snuggle into. And here are the modeled shots I know you're all waiting for:
Finn is demonstrating the correct way to wear a shawl.
Now he is showing why it is sometimes called a wrap.
And finally Finn is showing us why he really isn't allowed to model knits. (No knitwear was harmed during the photography for this blog - dog spit washes out.)
Have a great weekend!
This is the Solace wrap, knit in Elann's Peruvian Highland Wool in Forest Glade Heather. I used 12 skeins and knit it on US 6's (4.0 mm). I did not do the border specified in the pattern, but did a garter stitch border instead. Other than that, I knit it as directed in the pattern. It finished at 26 inches wide x 87 inches long so it's more than big enough to snuggle into. And here are the modeled shots I know you're all waiting for:
Finn is demonstrating the correct way to wear a shawl.
Now he is showing why it is sometimes called a wrap.
And finally Finn is showing us why he really isn't allowed to model knits. (No knitwear was harmed during the photography for this blog - dog spit washes out.)
Have a great weekend!
Labels: Solace
posted by Melanie at 9:10 AM
26 Comments:
It's beautiful!! I love it.
But my heart is worse for wear after seeing that last modeling shot. Whoa.
Very, very pretty!!!! Finn is so adorable. I was afraid I was going to have to call the National Knitwear Abuse Prevention hot line but, thankfully you cleared that up.
Love the shawl and your model is fantastic.
I have a girl-pup who models some of my things and, around here, dog slobber is common place ( thank goodness for soap ).
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what a gorgeous shawl.
and Finn is so adorable - makes me homesick for my parent's dogs.. tell him he makes a gorgeous model
That's it, I WANT that dog...the shawl is very beautiful also, but the doggy, well he's special...ciao
Oh Melanie, Solace 'tis Stunning!
and Finn, what a beautiful and handsome beast he is, and so very kind to model the knitwear! Loves me a good dog, give him extra lovin' from me.
Your shawl is lovely and the color certainly suits your model!! Bet good models don't come cheap - multiple treats!! Wear it in good health!
Very very nice!!!
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Beautiful! My white dogs are not allowed for modeling since one likes to chew (he literally ate my first ever sweater - but he was only a puppy then) and one slobber so much that it probably needs 3 washes before it comes out of knitted items... However, I could try it on the black dog...
You can see a pic of the three pups on my blog :)
Yeah for a finished Solace! I really like it in that nice dark green. And Finn is the perfect model, I love how he showed us all the ways the stole can be worn, very versatile model indeed!!!
That's one beautiful model! And a beautiful shawl. Your patience has been rewarded!
Gorgeous! I want one!
Oooh, it's lovely! The modeled shots are great - and also why Suzy-cat hasn't gotten to model any of my knits to date...
I love it! Finn is a remarkable model. I'm not sure I could've gotten either of mine to sit that long wearing something. Very impressive!
The Solace is beautiful, too, but you know I'm here for the dog! : ]
Mindy
Wow,it turned out even prettier than I was expecting.
My favorite is the first shot, where Finn looks quite dignified, as if he is a head of state or something ...
The stole is gorgeous, but Finn really steals the show. I just adore the first picture!
Finn is absolutely adorable.
He may model my knits anytime.
The wrap is lovely.
The wrap is gorgeous - looks so cozy. And with Finn, you can't go wrong - I think I'd like to snuggle up with him and Solace!:)
I want a Solace for cuddling on the couch. My husband was not at all impressed by the wrap, but thought the model was just right.
Very nice!
That Finn is a heartbreaker!!
Just beautiful - and love your model!
I'm sorry, but that is just adorable. I'd throw knitwear at that dog all the time to see something like that. About the best I get with my dogs is the occasional nose/ear rub on the afghans. Nice wrap, too.
You are amazing. Being a former Virginian myself, I may have to make you my knitting goddess! (insert euphoric music here.)I just heard about you while catching up on Lime and Violet episodes. I want to do the mystery stole next year. pleasepleaseplease keep doing them! I am off the buy the
Scheherazade pattern now!
Your work is breath taking, as is Finn! Keep showing us your work, it is absolutely Beautiful!
Wow what an accomplishment, so lovely. Great photo shoot with a persnickety model;)
Finn was just testing your joins, right? :-)
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