I loved my TFA Colour Affection so much that I had to make another one – in colours that sing Shireen. Ocean and earth colours from 3 skeins of Viola Viola that I seem to recall having made, and discarded, other plans for, came together for this beloved new wardrobe staple of mine.
This time I followed the Yarn Harlot’s suggestion of adding a yarn over at the beginning of each row and dropping it on the way back to create some ease along the edge. Worked like a charm.
I’ve taken FO shots of this shawl no less than 4 times, and this was the only set that survived. I’ve been plagued by tech fails, including, but not limited to, my camera!
It all worked out – that day there was a Nova Scotia and New Brunswick tourism event going on at Harbourfront. Now, if you read this blog with any regularity you know that I think the East Coast is the most beautiful place in the world. My shawl, having been inspired by that very region, belonged at this event…
….where I had pie for breakfast…
…got to watch someone spin on a wheel…
…and got to have this giant cat model my shawl.
Oh, what did I do with this lovely version?
I gave it to Jeanette, my beautiful shawl model of course. It suits her perfectly :)
Another gorgeous Colour Affection! And what a lucky girl Jeanette is, you’re so right, it looks fantastic on her, really goes with her colouring, it was meant to be! I love both of your versions, have you cast on for a third yet?
Haha, nope! I think I’m done for now, on my needles are a sugared violet shawl in what’s left of your chocolate yarn, and a fairview scarf in grapefruit… oh and a new cowl design in that gorgeous orange label frost…. so my needles are full!
i will take one in whatever colours you want to make it in
Gorgeous and what a lucky and fortunate model!! Just got back from nearly 3 weeks in the good old province of Nova Scotia and would go back in a flash!! Now to settle in a get some serious knitting done. Still waiting to get my hand on the wool for the “Bay of Fundy” shawl but ws lucky to find a gal in Mahome Bay, NS who is getting it for me. Keep up the great work and keep us posted on a your antics
Hugs
Joan
Yes that is the perfect colours for you, its beautiful!
Beautiful!! Lucky friend. 8-)
The colours are so beautiful, I love it!
This is a beautiful shawl! Where could I find the pattern?
Hi Denise,
you can get it here:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/color-affection :)
S.
Thank you Shireenn!
Love your colors on both shawls. Just discovered this shawl over Thanksgiving and now pondering colors.
I loved it enough to knit it twice :) Choosing colours is the best part!