Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Little swan

Now that it's back to the real world, it was time to get back to the knitting.

Little Miss Rowan has a birthday coming up in a couple of months, and the other day when Mom and I were out shopping, she came across the perfect little sundress for the little princess.

Looking at it, I decided it needed a shrug!
I'm modifying my Cygnus pattern to a) fit Miss Rowan, and b) be more shrug-length. I'm kinda winging it, so depending on the results, it may or may not end up as a released pattern.
I'm using Island Yarn Pagoda (Superwash Merino and Bamboo) that I won from Vera in the I ❤ Fall KAL last year. The colour is called Carnation and it's nice mix of bubblegum pink, mauve and grey. It's hard to see at the moment, with with the feather and fan, it's mixing up into uneven, wavy stripes.

I'm only about halfway through the first chart, but once I get past the armholes, this thing should fly.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Perfect color for a little girl's shrug.

Araignee said...

I love how you can just wing a design. That would scare me to death.

chrisknits said...

That yarn is scrumptious! Such a pretty mix. Can't wait to see it done.

The Well Fed Wheel said...

I generally have to stick to the pattern at hand so I impressed at your winging talents. ;-)

Vera said...

That is going to be so pretty!!

Also - loved your posts on your trip to Mexico (I just didn't have time to comment). All the plant life was gorgeous - thanks for sharing. Glad you had a nice time!!

Eastside Cats said...

Gosh, I missed your whole Mexico trip! Goes to show that things happen in a blink of the eye.

Tired Teacher said...

How sweet! I love the yarn you're using.

Delighted Hands said...

So pretty-she is going to love the way she feels when she wears it!

kathy b said...

You are on a roll. Love your yarn that you won being gifted.....even sweeter. I've got my knitting packed........