Finally, finally, I can show you the super secret gift I knit for my mother! I was given this beautiful skein of yarn, and as soon as I saw it, I knew it was meant for her. The colourway is, rather uninspiringly - I think, called Lavendar. Really, it's a luscious royal purple in some lights, soft lilac at certain times, and a deep delphinium blue/purple in others. The yarn is wool/silk/synthetic, with a strand of sterling silver spun in, and it's incredible. At night, the silver glistens, and the yarn glows.
Particulars:
Pattern - Ishbel, by Ysolda Teague
Yarn - Woolbearers Kraemer Sterling Sock Yarn, Lavendar, 1 skein
Needles - 4.5mm
Notes - I knit the smaller size, and had more than enough yarn at the end of it. The pattern was very easy to follow, and I have at least one or two more of these in the planning stages. I would also love to knit a larger version one day, if I can overcome my fear of laceweight yarn. Personally, I quite enjoy these smaller shawls - they are just right for wearing around the neck as a scarf, but work magnificently as a shawl when needed.
My mother seemed to really like it - there's always that tiny inner fear when you knit something, especially something that you are particularly proud of, that the recipient will not see the beauty that you see. Mum, though, has always been a Noticer of Beauty - she taught me as a child to look, to watch, to see with open eyes, and it is one gift I sincerely desire to pass on to my own children. I hope this little shawl will be a small expression of that to her.
It's wonderful! Great job!
Posted by: Sara | June 09, 2009 at 03:11 PM
really really beautiful!
you do such nice work.
Posted by: colleen | June 09, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Lovely shawl, as is your mom! Nice work!
Posted by: Lorette | June 09, 2009 at 04:07 PM
It's gorgeous and I'm really glad your mother loves it too. It looks great on her.
Posted by: Carrie K | June 09, 2009 at 04:21 PM
Oh it is beautiful - even a non-Noticer of Beauty would notice it I am sure but I love the phrase Noticer of Beauty - I shall carry that with me when I am looking at the little things :)
Posted by: Sarah | June 10, 2009 at 01:36 AM
Oh Charity, such a beautiful shawl and your post is so well expressed, perfect for a "Noticer of Beauty" (which may well be my new favourite phrase).
Posted by: Rebecca | June 10, 2009 at 02:00 AM
Beyond Lovely, and it's absolutely gorgeous on her, very fetching, the colour becomes her.
'Noticer of Beauty' spellcheck may not 'like' that but I love the term!
I like and prefer the smaller shawls also, not as likely to be getting snagged on things, eh?
XOX
Posted by: marianne | June 10, 2009 at 05:02 AM
What a wonderful gift! You're lucky to have her, she's lucky to have you, and she's even luckier to have that scarf!
Gorgeous yarn is making me drool a little!
Posted by: PrairiePoppins | June 10, 2009 at 05:34 AM
Spectacular Charity! What a wonderful gift from a wonderful daughter. My guess...to a wonderful Mother!
Posted by: Patty | June 11, 2009 at 10:48 AM
It's really beautiful, Charity!
Posted by: Julie | June 12, 2009 at 12:15 PM