Actually this is the second The Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg that I’ve knitted. When I picked the yarn to make the shawl I struggled with the color choices and ended up putting together two color combinations. The first shawl was navy with a bright fushia/gold gradient (that one is mine, mine, mine and has already seen a lot of wear…), and the second one was interesting but probably not the right colors for me. That’s cool. It is Christmas time and I know exactly who I am going to gift this shawl to. I knitted on it like crazy over the last week and tomorrow it will begin winging its way to its new home.
To give MacKenzie credit it was kind of easy for him to get confused about ownership concerning this shawl since he spent most of the time I was knitting it lying on my legs with it draped over him. Such a sweet boy… (Actually not. He gets pretty grumpy if he doesn’t get his way so I mostly go along with his requests. Mostly. Did I mention that he is a big cat?)
I used a Frabjous Fibers Cheshire Cat gradient pack for the jewel tone colors and added the burgundy color from the stash. It was a little intense settling on the colors by I am happy with the end product. Here all the details on Ravelry.
Almost ready for Christmas. Woohoo! Bring it on, Santa!
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That is just so gorgeous, I love the colours, you will be making someone very happy this Christmas 🙂
Thanks! It does look nice draped on my back fence, doesn’t it. 🙂 I hope it will be happy in its new home.
I’m sure it will be much loved and well used.
Wow! That’s simply beautiful! Fabulous job! And you had a lot of help with your little “helper,” LOL!
Thanks! He’s more of a chomper, but still a great knitting companion.
That makes me think of a good blog topic! LOL!
This looks beautiful ! I’m not sure your cat will let you part away with it !