You haven't mentioned Franklin in a while, and I wonder if it's because he's become a bit elusive, hopping from site to site. This is from last week, so apologies if you've already seen it: https://www.makersmercantile.com/blog/fridays-with-franklin-12-1-16.html
Yes, I've tried wearing mine, as in Lucy Hague's picture, over a coat. However, the two ends are not balanced in weight so it constantly slips round. A more elegant friend suggested wearing it over a plain dress with the narrow end draped over the shoulder, and possibly secured with a shawl pin.
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Works in Progress
Kaffe Fassett's "Green Granite Blocks"
Carol Sunday's "Oak Park" scarf -- Strathardle WIP
Sharon Miller's "Spring Shawl" for future family brides, abandoned because I couldn't find it, but now it's turned up.Jamieson & Smith cobweb yarn
Sharon Miller's "Cameron Shawl" for future family brides
Virus knitting -- the Stillness MKL by Helen Stewart
Carol Sundays "Machu Picchu", converted into a bottom-up EPS
Yet another EPS, of random Shetland stripes
Socks for Ketki, Kaffe Fassett Regia self-patterning
Kate Davies' "Glenan" pattern --Grandson Fergus' Calcutta Cup 2020 sweater
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FO's of 2023
Gudrun Johnston's Shetland hap, from stash, for Joe and Becca's forthcoming baby, a new great-grandchild, 14/4
A Liz Lovick shawl for yet another great-grandson, Dan and Lizzie's son Lennie, October
Thanks for telling us. I'm sure the problem of how to wear it is a very nice problem to have!
ReplyDeleteThere are some interesting examples on .Ravelry. Chloe
ReplyDeleteThat's a relief!!!
ReplyDelete....thank goodness for that. I've been worrying about it all morning.
ReplyDeleteYou haven't mentioned Franklin in a while, and I wonder if it's because he's become a bit elusive, hopping from site to site. This is from last week, so apologies if you've already seen it: https://www.makersmercantile.com/blog/fridays-with-franklin-12-1-16.html
ReplyDeleteYes, I've tried wearing mine, as in Lucy Hague's picture, over a coat. However, the two ends are not balanced in weight so it constantly slips round. A more elegant friend suggested wearing it over a plain dress with the narrow end draped over the shoulder, and possibly secured with a shawl pin.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know it has arrived safely - much more of a worry than how to wear it. That problem will be solved without too much difficulty I am sure.
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