Wednesday, February 22, 2017

NQFO: Queen Mab

Not Quite Finished Object

Even though it's not quite finished (awaiting arrival of the clasps I ordered for it), and I'll not be doing a proper photoshoot for a few weeks yet, I thought I'd share a few snaps of the blocked Queen Mab design
This used about 2.5 skeins of our Jungle Cat (Bamboo/Merino blend) in the Loch Ness Monster colourway.
As you can see, all those lacy leaves blocked out beautifully . Unlike the original Queen Mab, this version has 3/4 sleeves (the original is a vest). Both options will be included in the final pattern, and both are finished off with a nice bit of lace.
Now I just need some quiet time when Dave is out of the house, so I can commandeer the main computer and put the other sizes together. Then I'll search out a few test knitters.
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2017 at 12:06 AM

    Very pretty!

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  2. AraigneeFebruary 22, 2017 at 12:35 AM

    Nice! I used to have a cat named Mab. I found her living behind a dumpster when I was in college. She was a good kitty.

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  3. FriedaFebruary 22, 2017 at 6:35 AM

    Beautiful ! I like both versions , really nice work , you are so talented .

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  4. Cat LoverFebruary 22, 2017 at 7:29 AM

    Oh my ,what a gorgeous sweater! You continue to amaze me with your talent. Gorgeous colour too.

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  5. Delighted HandsFebruary 22, 2017 at 8:18 AM

    Just beautiful! This really turned out so well! Congratulations on a job well done!

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  6. VeraFebruary 22, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    Very, very pretty. Congratulations on a great finish!! Love the lace detailing.

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  7. elnsFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:50 AM

    I really like it. I love the combination of the stockinette sleeves and the lovely lace body. It's elegant but kind of edgy too if that makes any sense. You know I love your photo shoots so I look forward to that. But this is good stuff lady!

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  8. JocelynFebruary 22, 2017 at 1:55 PM

    Beautiful! I love the way this turned out - it's something that would be very wearable where I live (which can be hard to find, sometimes).

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  9. kathy bFebruary 22, 2017 at 8:01 PM

    You are a wonderful designer!!! I love the leaves. Thanks for the preview!!!! Truly gorgeous

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  10. The Well Fed WheelFebruary 23, 2017 at 12:50 AM

    So pretty! Love the bit of lace on the ends of the sleeves. Perfect color too!

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  11. MeredithFebruary 24, 2017 at 7:49 AM

    It is so gorgeous! I could never make anything that intricate.

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  12. RachelleFebruary 25, 2017 at 12:09 AM

    Very pretty, I can see it in a deep colour too.

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