Reader's Wrap - OTN
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| Reader's Wrap pattern by Lisa Carnahan (AC-010) started August 2012 finished October 2012 |
The colors in the photo are close to true. The shawl blocked 20" wide and 81" long. (The the pockets really are straight, they just don't look that way in the photo.)
I am pleased with the look of this scrappy wrap. Almost all of the colored yarn is Noro Sock yarn scraps (although I did break into a new skein near the end) with a merino/silk lace-weight as a constant yarn throughout.
(edited to add information asked in a comment) The pattern calls for knitting the pockets separately and stitching them on the wrap. I counted the stitches in the center section and calculated where the pocket would start, measured the recommended inches from the bottom edge, and picked up stitches for the bottom of the pocket. Then, I knit the pockets with the bottom already attached to the wrap. Once the pocket was knit, I used waste yarn and marked where the pocket would be stitched. It worked perfectly, and I would do it that way again.
Wow, that is long! It looks like it is going to be cozy for those cold WY evenings.
ReplyDeleteI love the way this turned out! I know you are going to enjoy using it this winter.
ReplyDeleteTruly stunning, Nancy! I might need one... with enough length to share the warmth with Gg.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! And brilliant to use those cushy tiles for blocking! Genius!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors.......
ReplyDeleteAre the pockets to hold an e-reader?
ReplyDeleteVery pretty colors.
You'll be so cozy!
ReplyDeleteNancy - that's lovely! So - can we see a photo of you wearing it? And how do you like the Noro after it's blocked? I love the colors in Noro but I really don't love the yarn and I knit a shell from it once and wanted to just claw my back where it touched me. Not good. g
ReplyDeleteVery nice... yes a picture of you wearing it would be lovely! As we speack...the wind is blowing and it is snowing... its not on the ground....yet!!! Hopefully you don't get another Alberta clipper...although I don't think its snowing in the south ...yet:)
ReplyDeleteNancy, this reader's wrap is really beautiful. The yarns blend so well; you have a great eye for putting them together. Since I had the privilege of seeing you model it, I'm in full agreement with the other readers that you should have a picture of you wearing it on the blog! I'll even take the picture. Wearing black underneath it, showed off the shawl so wonderfully. It's quite elegant.
ReplyDeleteWay to go! I love the variegated look on this! Mine is almost at the ending row stage. I'm still debating how long to make it. I have plenty of yarn, so can keep going if I decide it needs more length.
ReplyDeleteDid picking up the stitches for the pockets work OK? I think I am going that route, too. It saves having to sew down that one side, which will be great.
I would cut yourself some slack, snow doesn't usually happen this early in the fall that I'm aware of. That project is amazing, you love knitting huge projects don't you?
ReplyDeleteYOu can send it right over here because we have not had snow yet......
ReplyDeleteI hear NORO gets softer and softer with each wash....
Its Lovely NANCY
So you wrap that around yourself like a shawl? What a great idea, so cosy and easy to read with.
ReplyDeleteJen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
What a very clever way to make pockets.
ReplyDeleteI could never do that!
Linda
Your wrap looks sooooooooo long laying there on the floor. It is just beautiful when you have it on! Great job!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!! you are so talented! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!!! I love that you used scraps!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!!! I love that you used scraps!
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