Ishbel's making it's way around the blogosphere so really, I don't know why I thought I could stump you guys with my little sneak peak.
Pattern: Ishbel, Ysolda Teague
Size: Scarf
Yarn: Pagewood Farm Hand Dyed Sock Yarn (merino/bamboo/nylon) in Lilac
Needles: Addi Turbo 3.75mm
Started: March 2009
Finished: March 2009
I don't know what to say about this pattern that already hasn't been said. It's a great pattern that's perfect for beginning lace knitters. It's a quick knit. I finished it in less than a week, four days actually.. but I did start this when I went on a road trip. So that did have a hand in how I finished it so fast. But seriously, within the fours it took for us to get to our destination, I wound the yarn and nearly finished the stockinette portion.
The yarn is amazing.. super soft and really drapey. I practically wore this scarf almost every day for two weeks after I made it.. then the weather freaked out and it got warm. But I love this thing to death. I've learned that I'm not so much an over the shoulder kind of shawl wearer, but a 'round the neck kind of girl. I like to call this style, the "bandit scarf," a la Billy the Kid.
I may look all kinds of goofy wearing it this way, but it keeps me warm, makes me feel young and I love it. So here's to me and Ishbel, riding off happily into the sunset.
Comments (16)
GORGEOUS!!!
Posted by adrienne | April 14, 2009 4:03 AM
did you knit the large one? it came out great and I like how streaky the yarn looks. that's one hank down!
Posted by yahaira | April 14, 2009 5:35 AM
Looks fabulous! Lovely color!
Posted by grumperina | April 14, 2009 5:49 AM
I like the bandit version. It looks very hipster.. in a good way!
Posted by Diana | April 14, 2009 6:50 AM
tee hee! bandit style - love it! The scarf is amazing and I can't believe you knit it so fast! The color is great too!
Posted by mari | April 14, 2009 7:40 AM
Lovely! I agree, it's looks great bandit style :)
Posted by Octopus Knits | April 14, 2009 7:48 AM
it's beautiful! great color, and i love it worn around the neck like a scarf. i didn't realize there were multiple sizes, though. off to check out ravelry!
Posted by mai | April 14, 2009 8:32 AM
Bandits are stylish, hey.
Posted by MJ | April 14, 2009 9:45 AM
Lovely!
Posted by Steph | April 14, 2009 9:56 AM
Oh no. It's so beautiful. I think i have to buy the pattern too after all. Silly I who thought I could manage with all the shawl patterns already in my library...
Posted by Elena | April 14, 2009 10:30 AM
It's gorgeous! Wear it however you like. :)
Posted by Nonnahs | April 14, 2009 2:44 PM
Gorgeous. I think an around the neck scarf is a lot more practical than an over the shoulder shawl, but that's just me. We usually need scarves (like later this week when it snows again!) and that one looks perfect. I love the color and the simplicity of the design. Good job.
Posted by Stephanie | April 14, 2009 3:42 PM
This is really gorgeous! It's such a pretty colorway.
Posted by tiennie | April 14, 2009 7:47 PM
You are a very stylish bandit :)
Posted by Veronique | April 15, 2009 8:11 AM
I love the color and the weight of yarn you used. It looks very lacy and yet substantial. Love it!
Posted by Peacock Chic | April 17, 2009 6:47 AM
ooooh, it's gorgeous!!
Posted by gleek | April 19, 2009 11:12 AM