It's a Wrap

Ooops, it's been almost 2 weeks since I posted the picture of my Crocus Bud wrap soaking and waiting to be blocked.   I guess it's about time to show you the finished pictures.  I'm sure many of you have seen these already on Ravelry, but for those of you who haven't, here they are:

 

Yarn - my handspun from Louet Northen Lights  in the colorway "Burning Bush" Pattern:  Crocus Bud Wrap Crochet Hook size J Size before blocking:  13" x 60" Size after blocking:  19" x 66"  

This is my first big project with my own handspun and I'm incredibly happy with how it turned out.  The size is exactly what I wanted; long enough to wrap around my shoulders and rest on my arms, but not so long as to get in the way.  It's also just the right width to keep my shoulders and arms warm in a cool room.  My plan is to wear this with a brown dress to my niece's wedding in September.   

I have one more FO to show you today.   This one is a much smaller project.  I'll be attending the Granite State Knit-in at Loon Mountain in a couple of weeks.   We have been asked to bring a teddy bear dressed in a handknit sweater.  These will be given to kids in emergency situations to help comfort them.  Here's mine:

Pattern: Wee Wonderfuls Stockinette Cardigan
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft color Rubine Red (yes it is that bright and yes, it is pink, not red!)
Needles: Size 9
Mods: I did seed stitch edging instead of garter and used 2 buttons instead of 4.

Both the bear and the sweater are very soft.  I thought the bright (to put it mildly) pink on the black bear would make some scared little girl very happy; I hope it works.

Comments

[Gina aka SleepyEyes]

Gorgeous wrap! And that color is amazing. Hey, why aren't you modeling it, lady??

[Hillary]

Great job on the wrap. Isn't it fun to work with handspun? All that's missing is modeled shots. ;)

[Sarah]

Beautiful job on the wrap! I didn't realize it was handspun at first -- that makes it doubly gorgeous!

[mia]

Very nice! And nice homespun too - what an awesome heirloom you've made! You did good :)

Mia

[marianne]

I did see the Crocus Bud Wrap on your Ravelry page and I've got to say, that's the prettiest crocheted piece EVER.
Sweet little bear and 'whoa doggies hot pink' sweater and yes, it will be loved by some little girl. You're the sweetest!
XOX

[Sara]

Crocus Bud is stunning. I love that you used your own handspun...it is so pretty...

Oh, I didn't know about that thing at Loon Mountain - hope you have fun...Love the little bear and sweater you are taking up!

[Chris]

Oh, that will be a perfect autumny wrap!

[colleen]

W.O.W. the wrap looks beautiful.. you did an awesome job. its gonna look magnificant with a brown dress.

and hey that bear is pretty cute too!

[Sheepish Annie]

Oh, wow! That wrap is stunning!!! I can just see it at a wedding. You'll look divine!

[Zonda]

Gorgeous wrap!! It'll be perfect with your dress color too! Cute teddy sweater too!

[Eryka Jackson]

that is lovely! How long did it take to make?

[Debby]

Your wrap is divine! It's going to look lovely at the wedding. What a sweet idea about taking a bear to the knit-in. Knitters are such giving people!

[Pat]

Gorgeous gorgeous red shawl!! and so special since it is made from your very own handspun - I'm VERY impressed!