My current work in progress:

1. Zig-Zag Gansey, my own design, knit from Lion Brand Cotton-Ease in the "Blossom" colorway, on U.S. size 6 (4mm) needles.
2. Myriad stealth projects.

Hanging Garden Stole

Ta-da!

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To recap, this is the Hanging Garden Stole, designed by Sivia Harding, knit from Tilli Tomas Demi-Plie silk, in the Parchment colorway, on 3.25mm needles. I used 3.5 skeins and did 10 pattern repeats for a length of 80 inches.

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Here you can see the Picture Jasper chips I used on the ends.

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So . . . on to something new.

Lucy would like you to know that I’ve turned the heat off since the outside temperatures have gone up a bit. But she has a solution:

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She can keep her little nose warm by fluffing up her mane! icon biggrin Hanging Garden Stole

Comments

  1. Erica says:

    Lucy is so cute! I love the Hanging Garden stole, as well. I thought I saw color variations in the stole until I realized you had hung it over your beautiful Alice Starmore sweater whose name I can’t remember right now. Very Beautiful.

  2. Christina says:

    I had the same reaction to the first picture, until I remembered Lismore :) Just had to say “awwww” to the cute kitty picture… my little one does that when he hangs out on the back of the couch. There it has the added bonus of keeping his paws warm.

    Christinas last blog post..Alberta Clippers

  3. Norma says:

    Awesome – simply awesome!

  4. Lenora says:

    OOOH and AAWWH hardly seem appropriate for such a work of art.

    Lenoras last blog post..With Charity For All

  5. Dianne says:

    What a lovely shawl so beautiful in the silk.

  6. shelly says:

    Nothing short of stunning!!!!!!!

    shellys last blog post..Another Day Off…….

  7. Suzanne says:

    The shawl is beautiful!!

  8. Cathy says:

    Hanging Gardens is gorgeous! I especially love the picture jasper; what an inspired choice.

  9. Eileen says:

    Hi Wendy – I really enjoy reading your blog and your stole is beautiful. I don’t leave many comments, but after seeing all the pictures of Lucy you post, I thought I’d share my “Christmas Present” with you (if the link works…) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3209904269_40ecc0cc7b.jpg

  10. mai says:

    beautiful shawl! turned off the heat?! yowzers.

    mais last blog post..candle flame scarf

  11. Ida says:

    The shawl is beautiful. Will you be keeping it for yourself?

  12. Frances says:

    gorgeous!

  13. Timmie B says:

    I love the shawl. I’m going to make one using DIC Baby Cloud Jungle. I’m thinking about mother of pearl beads.

  14. Megan S. says:

    Ohhh! It’s very pretty. The jasper chips are a really nice addition.

    C’est magnifique!

    Megan S.s last blog post..And so it goes….

  15. Karen says:

    Really, really beautiful! The color is perfect. I wish I could knit like that!

  16. LadyO says:

    So very pretty!

  17. Athena Grey says:

    Your shawl is lovely. Picture jasper is a great accent for that yarn color.

    Lucy is adorable as ever, and obviously not very cold. She would use her tail as a warm scarf if she was.

    Athena Greys last blog post..Meet the looms – 2

  18. Cooki says:

    oh that looks amazing! congratulations! You knit so quickly!

    Good for you lucy! Utilize what you have! My kittens haven’t learned that yet, so they snuggle my hair when I sleep.

    Cookis last blog post..Tweets

  19. DJ says:

    Wow! That is gorgeous! I didn’t make nearly as much progress on my projects during my three day weekend…and you have another one to go!

    DJs last blog post..Hooray for holidays!

  20. Jennifer says:

    The shawl is stunning. I like the chips on the end. And Lucy is indeed a genius.

    Jennifers last blog post..Sweater in November?

  21. Cyd says:

    Beautiful! Just beautiful!

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  22. Shirley says:

    It’s beautiful and you knit it really fast!

    Shirleys last blog post..Moose Loves Roses

  23. Jo-Ann says:

    Lovely.

  24. Joan says:

    Just LOVELY!!! It should be framed!:)
    Beautiful!

    Joans last blog post..From the Sublime to the Knitting

  25. Lisa says:

    TOO gorgeous! Well, yes, and Lucy, too. :)

  26. Candi says:

    That came out so pretty! But poor Lucy! You should make one for her so she doesn’t get cold. =) Our 3 hate to be even the slightest bit off their optimal temperature.

    Candis last blog post..My gingerbread man had a bit too much eggnog.

  27. Mary says:

    Beautiful! What a stunning color.

    Marys last blog post..Enough?

  28. Roseann says:

    Your Hanging Garden Stole is beautiful! How did you get the chips on there? Lucy is too cute, I hope you both enjoy a quiet day tomorrow.

    Roseanns last blog post..Lilac Cable Sock

  29. Julia says:

    Lovely wrap, and I especially admire the jasper chips – perfect color and the weight will help if the day is a bit breezy!

    Julias last blog post..Must Be Time for Schubert

  30. JoAnn says:

    Wendy, your stole is beautiful! The jasper chips make it complete. I sure hope you have a place to wear it and show it off!

    Lucy is creative in keeping her nose warm – Sawyer-dog will curl up with his nose under his tail when it’s cold.

    JoAnns last blog post..New Addition to Our Family

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  32. Barbara-Kay says:

    I love the Jasper chips on the edge of your shawl…inspired!

    Barbara-Kays last blog post..Knitting Updates

  33. Cindy K says:

    When I grow up, I want to be a faster knitter – just like you. The stole is fabulous, and so is Lucy – of course!

    Cindy Ks last blog post..The Awaiting Fiber-Feast…..Yum

  34. LittleWit says:

    Your stole looks gorgeous. :)

    LittleWits last blog post..Housekeeping

  35. Rochelle says:

    That stole is just gorgeous. You did an amazing job and I love the color of it!

    Rochelles last blog post..One page at a time

  36. Sylvie says:

    your stole turned out great! such a nice color!

    Glad Lucy is keeping warm :)

    Sylvies last blog post..Busy week!

  37. Cheryl says:

    Beautiful stunning shawl, Wendy. It took my breathe away.

    Cheryls last blog post..Another New England Winter

  38. Margie from Maryland says:

    Wow – just beautiful – and I love the touch of the stone chips

  39. Liz says:

    OMG, that stole is so gorgeous. Thank you for sharing it with us and it is certainly heirloom quality, so I hope you have someone in mind to pass it on to in the next generation.

    Lizs last blog post..Special Day

  40. Claire says:

    It must make you so proud to see it laying there – as well it should! What a beautiful shawl!

  41. Tanu says:

    the stole is beautiful!

    Tanus last blog post..Yay socks!

  42. Wendy in Cambridge says:

    One of my favorite photos of Lucy!

  43. Nunt says:

    The shawl is beautiful yes – but Lucy outshines any knitting! Such a darling little beauty ^_^

    Nunts last blog post..Knitting graph paper / ruutupaperia neulojille

  44. Theresa in Italy says:

    The shawl is gorgeous, and so is Lucy. That’s got to be one of the cutest photos of her yet!

  45. Margot says:

    Gorgeous. I love the shot with the (fair isle?) sweater underneath, great combo.

    Margots last blog post..big changes

  46. NewJerseyLaura says:

    Beautiful!

  47. Mary says:

    I love the shawl! And the color is fantastic — it will go with so many things. I’m glad Lucy has a way to deal with the cold. A friend of mine has a parrot that says, “it’s cold” whenever she is cold, to the dismay of her husband who then has 2 beings nagging him about keeping the heat down :)

    Marys last blog post..Parrot dance party

  48. Samina says:

    That’s a lovely pattern & yarn color combo. The colorway looks like it should be bland, but it works wonderfully with the lace & the jasper. I should know better than to doubt you! Sivia Harding’s patterns are wonderful. Her Diamond Fantasy shawl was my first major lace project & I really enjoyed it.

  49. Jody O says:

    Really lovely Wendy–so what’s next? :-)

  50. Seanna Lea says:

    The stole looks lovely! I love the sheen of the silk, and while the yarn is pricey (if not bought on sale) it doesn’t look like it would be that hard to get a gorgeous and generously sized stole for 3 skeins!

    Seanna Leas last blog post..[10 on Tues] sports?

  51. Marianne Y says:

    Your Hanging Gardens Stole is gorgeous! :-)

  52. madonnaearth says:

    The shawl looks great!

  53. MrsQuimby says:

    Lovely! (The stole and cat, both!)

    MrsQuimbys last blog post..Now that’s more like it!