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FO FO – read all about it!

A finished object! And what an object it is. Introducing "C’Est La Vie" in Classic Elite Miracle, a mixture of tencel (wood fibre) and alpaca. Post knit review:

1. I love Fiddlesticks patterns.

2. I liked this one so much, I’ve started another one in red, with a black ruffle. Sure, another 1400+ ruffle stitches in black, I can handle it.

Dsc01646 Dsc01631 3. It’s good to do a project first in black. The oops don’t show up as much.

4. Apologies to Charlotte, I’m not likely to ever knit a triangular shawl again. This "v" shape drapes so beautifully and stays on so well.

5. I calculated the yardage requirement for this project at 16 skeins of Classic Elite Miracle. I used exactly ten skeins. Go figure.

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14 responses to “FO FO – read all about it!”

  1. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    Looks awesome! I see I need to send you your new photo’s of the my kids . hee! hee!

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  2. Michele Avatar
    Michele

    Ooooh, I like that! Nice color for NYC 🙂 How did you like knitting with the Miracle yarn? I’ve been tempted to try the cotton/tencel taht Classic Elite sells.

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  3. Dorothy Avatar
    Dorothy

    Beautiful job – and it looks beautiful on as well. I like that shape because it looks like it stays on without fussing. You’re right about the triangle shawls. I love to knit them and love the look, but they’re a little “fussy” to wear. Hmm – I may need to go look at that pattern again.

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  4. Ellen Avatar
    Ellen

    It’s beautiful! (I especially like your “horns” in the first picture.)

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  5. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    Lovely, Lovely. It looks nice on you. Where is the snowball yarn? Anything cooking with that?

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  6. Rebekah Avatar
    Rebekah

    Fiddlesticks patterns are the best, I have never had a problem with one, but from what I understand when people do they also get amazing customer service.
    It looks great by the way.

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  7. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    Fabulous! And you look wonderful wearing it. Looking forward to seeing the red/black one.

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  8. Kristen Avatar
    Kristen

    So that is what the loooong ruffle was for. It was definitely worth the pain- lovely!

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  9. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    Absolutely gorgeous! I can’t believe you’re willing to so the ruffle thing again. I’m amazed anyone would do it the first time. 😉 It’s a work of art – you should be really proud of that.

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  10. eyeleen Avatar
    eyeleen

    It’s gorgeous!!! Well done!

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  11. knitizen Avatar
    knitizen

    lovely! and in black, goes with everything. i was wondering if the herringbone rib scarf pattern is available. i love the yours and the others i’ve seen in blogland. would love to make one too!

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  12. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Beautiful Li, just beautiful! I love the ruffle! I pretty much love all ruffles. I must be a girly girl at heart. I have some black yarn waiting in the wings to become a shawl too one of these days.
    Have a great weekend! 🙂

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  13. suzanne jackson Avatar
    suzanne jackson

    i found your herringbone rib scarf while looking for examples of carly’s kerchief. i have a current obsession with handpainted yarns and this is a great pattern for making the most of color changes. where can i get a copy of the pattern?

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  14. Bridget Avatar
    Bridget

    It’s beautiful! Looks very wearable too, most lace shawls look like you would have to be going to a formal to wear them but that one is pretty but a little more casual. If you can do that you can do socks I’m sure! 🙂

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