Finally finished!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Cul de Sac

I haven’t been knitting a lot lately since sewing is taking lots of my time! But I managed to finish 2 projects yesterday 🙂

First, my scrumptious, gorgeous and beautiful Wine and beads shawl! Like the first one I did, I beaded it and I love the way and feel of it!

This one is mine, and all mine lol!

Yarn is Knitpicks Shimmer in the sherry colorway (and it’s a bit more dark than what the pictures show) Pattern is Gail aka nightsongs by Mawelucky/Jane Araujo Designs, 4,5mm circular needles.

I did 7 repeats before doing the border chart (so 7 big holes in the middle) and was left with about 100 yards of lace yarn.

Still amazed on how blocking shawls make them turn from ducks into swans 🙂

Second, some fingerless mitts I had started about 2 years ago that had only one thumb left to knit… I know, talk about loosing interest into something!

Yarn is reclaimed from a sweater (wool with just a bit of cotton), and pattern is the popular Fetching by Cheryl Niamath.

Just say I’m glad they are done!

Today is the cast on day for a cool Knit Along (KAL) with Luvinthemommyhood group on Ravelry!! you just need to start a project that reminds you of Downton Abbey! How cool is that??! And Shannon over at luvingthemommyhood (love her blog!) will be giving nice prizes along with that! She even put up a pinterest board to get you inspire! You need to register for this KAL.

I was suppose to do another Gail shawl for my dear friend Kim but I asked her if I could change pattern since I wasn’t going to do another one just yet 😉 she gave me a bunch to choose from and I settled for the Ethereal shawl! isn’t it beautiful?! I’ll use some knitpicks shadow (with…. beads! of course!) for it.

Love casting on!!

J’ai terminé 2 projets de tricot hier! youpi! Premièrement le châle que j’avais commencé cet été! Il est superbe! J’aime beaucoup l’effet avec les perles 🙂 et deuxièmement, des mitaines sans doigts qui étaient en attente d’un pouce depuis 2 ans…

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Pillows A-La-Mode | January 6, 2013 at 3:56 pm

That shawl is absolutely gorgeous!!!
- Cul de Sac | January 6, 2013 at 4:20 pm
  
  I know 😉 i love it to bits! Lol
Five Seed | January 6, 2013 at 4:09 pm

OMG, this is the most beautiful shawl! I have to make this!!! P.S. Are we friends on Ravelry? I’m Yankee76! What’s your handle?
- Cul de Sac | January 6, 2013 at 4:21 pm
  
  I didn’t know you were on rav! I’m Joseela 😉 going to put uou in my friends!!! How cool is that!?
  - Five Seed | January 6, 2013 at 5:58 pm
    
    Just friended you! 🙂
  - Cul de Sac | January 6, 2013 at 6:03 pm
    
    I saw! Now, i’ll be stalking your FOs lol!
  - Five Seed | January 6, 2013 at 6:17 pm
    
    I really need to update my FOs. I haven’t posted pictures in a while! And I’ve been slow with the knitting, as I’ve been spinning more than usual!
  - Cul de Sac | January 6, 2013 at 7:50 pm
    
    Yeah, i saw that some of your FOs didn’t have pics… Glad to be an incentive to put up good pics 🙂
Lili & Mum's | January 6, 2013 at 5:04 pm

The shawl is beautiful!
- Cul de Sac | January 6, 2013 at 5:29 pm
  
  Thanks! That is sweet of you to say so!
Kelly (Cobwebs, Cupcakes & Crayons) | January 6, 2013 at 5:06 pm

That looks amazing!! I can’t believe you made that!
- Cul de Sac | January 6, 2013 at 5:30 pm
  
  Thanks KellY!
Green Door Hospitality | January 6, 2013 at 5:30 pm

Absolutely love and am coveting that shawl! Gorgeous! And the gloves are really cute 🙂
Kenley
- Cul de Sac | January 6, 2013 at 5:58 pm
  
  Thanks! I’m glad you liked them!
timewiththea | January 6, 2013 at 10:18 pm

OK! You are so talented in so many areas. i am so impressed how you also are making time to pursue your amazing creativity and talents.Thank you for sharing and inspiring! ~Thea
- Cul de Sac | January 6, 2013 at 10:30 pm
  
  You are way too kind! I’m not that good and being home for now allow for more creativity time! Thanks for your nice compliment and support!
  - timewiththea | January 6, 2013 at 10:38 pm
    
    No seriously, your are very talented. The shawl is stunning! ~Thea
now at home mom | January 7, 2013 at 12:54 am

le châle que tu as fait est vraiment beau, tu as vraiment du talent 🙂 et les mitaines elles sont belles aussi 🙂 ce sont des belles couleurs pour l’hiver! 🙂
- Cul de Sac | January 7, 2013 at 7:09 am
  
  Merci, tu es trop gentille!
Minerva's Hand | January 7, 2013 at 1:24 am

Wonderful job Josee! So glad you finally finished it (and the mitts)…and that it’s all for you. It’s gorgeous. And the beads ended up being really subtle; a lovely touch.
- Cul de Sac | January 7, 2013 at 7:10 am
  
  Thanks Kim! Can’t wait to start on your shawl now /)
nerdywordybirdy | January 7, 2013 at 12:04 pm

Gorgeous! That’s talent.
- Cul de Sac | January 7, 2013 at 12:09 pm
  
  Thanks 🙂
Niki | February 17, 2014 at 4:03 pm

That shawl is GORGEOUS!!!! And I love the beadwork. I’ve just started experimenting with bead knitting and have become a little obsessed! The KnitPicks shimmer yarn is lovely. I’ve been making a shawl from two skeins of the Sherry and, would you believe it, I’ve run out of yarn on my cast off row!!! Aaaaarg!!!! It’s a bit too fine to easily unpick and given that my shawl is a semi-circle, the rows are VERY long. Would you consider selling the left over Shimmer yarn that you have? Given that KnitPicks have discontinued the line, I can’t find it anywhere!!!! I’m also on Ravelry (Niki181).
- Cul de Sac | February 17, 2014 at 4:36 pm
  
  hi Niki!
  I have 13g left, would that be enough? I would happily send it to you for free if you want it 🙂 send me an email at bouclenoire(at)hotmail(dot)com if you are interested.