Life's a Stitch

And more recently life’s a creative adventure with some travel thrown in.

As a kid I loved the Heigh Ho song. I couldn't wait to go off to work. Thirty some years into this career, I still like work, but some of these knitting projects seem to go on forever. I'm all Heigh Ho in the beginning but it seems to take forever to get home from work. Not this FO – 26 days start to finish:

Lady E shade Lady E close

Details:

Pattern: Lady Eleanor (the 2nd)

Yarn: Noro Silk Garden, 10 skeins on US size 10.5 needles 

Pattern adjustments: A repeat or two longer with shorter fringe.

Thoughts: The most addicting pattern I know. I stopped though, after 10 skeins so I could have enough yarn left over to make a scarf. Any suggestions for three skeins of Silk Garden all in the same colourway? I'm looking for something open and drapey. 

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15 responses to “FO FO, it’s home from work we go”

  1. Lynn Avatar

    This is gorgeous!!! You did a fantastic job!

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  2. Kate Avatar

    pretty! I have had a lot of success w/ TwoLeftNeedles River Scarf pattern— it drapes nicely and shows off varigation. Also, Stoneview has a scarf that is called “christmas lace” that is easy, enjoyable and produces some stunning results!

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  3. Marina Avatar

    It looks wonderful! Too bad about all that work getting in the way 😉

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  4. Carole Avatar

    That’s wonderful!

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  5. Angie Avatar

    This project flew by where I’m sitting. You did an especially great job on the fringe, which I normally avoid. You’ve seriously bitten me with this one.

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  6. technikat Avatar
    technikat

    Pretty colors! Lady Eleanor looks very elegant.

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  7. Kristen Avatar

    Another beauty! I love the knotted fringe.

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  8. Jane Toumpas Avatar

    The fringe is very cool!

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  9. Dorothy Avatar

    Very, very pretty! I love that colorway, but it doesn’t tempt me to do entrelac. But so glad you did!

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  10. Karen Avatar

    Oh it’s beautiful! I love the colorway you used!

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  11. Kathy Avatar

    It’s gorgeous — I love it!

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  12. Allison Avatar

    That Lady Eleanor is stunning! I said it before, but you absolutely picked the best colors for it. You’ve inspired me to finally try to make one for myself…

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  13. Cimorine Avatar
    Cimorine

    I have the same problem right now, with a sweater. Just keep at it.
    I also like working hard.

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  14. Monika Avatar

    It’s beautiful!

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  15. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    Beautiful! Where can I get the pattern?

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