pinks

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 | design, finished object, hawaii 2009, knitting, shawls

Thanks for all the birthday wishes!

The shawl I started in Hawaii out of Koigu is off the needles and blocked – the pattern’s even in pretty good shape too. It’ll be ready soon. It didn’t use 2 skeins of Koigu as I’d hoped, but I’m happy with the size using 3 skeins – it’s closer to a full size shawl, 23 inches deep and 63 inches across the top. And it has a summery surprise in the stitch pattern!

It still needs a name though.

And since that shawl’s finally off the needles, I’m back on board with my Honeybee lace cardigan. It’s almost done, just the collar to go. Then I have to find some buttons, hmmm.

35 Comments to pinks

1 Sue H
August 4, 2009

Peak a Bloom!
(silly isn’t it)

2 Seanna Lea
August 4, 2009

I love how the honeybee is turning out. It’s definitely on my short list of cardis to make (once the pattern is out).

3 Miriam
August 4, 2009

How about “Hibiscus” for the shawl?

4 KateMet
August 4, 2009

How about Rose of Sharon? Or Hanalei?

5 andrea
August 4, 2009

OH MY! That shawl is so awesome! Can’t wait for the pattern!

And loving the Honeybeee (as I should be…since I’m knitting it right now!)

6 TheBon
August 4, 2009

What about plumeria?

7 EclatDuSoleil
August 4, 2009

Hmmmm! Appetizing, really!
For the shawl, an other idea, to increase your choice : “flying flower”.

8 Katinka
August 4, 2009

They’re both just gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!

9 Diane
August 4, 2009

Love the shawl! And I second the name hibiscus for it.

10 Renee
August 4, 2009

Your pinks are beautiful.

11 jane george
August 4, 2009

Hurry with the pattern!!!

12 Marcy
August 4, 2009

I love the Shawl. I Think you should name it “Pink Hawaiian Plumeria”

13 juniperjune
August 4, 2009

ooh, i’m excited for the honerybee lace cardigan!! the shawl looks great, too.

14 Lety
August 4, 2009

Maui Wowee!

15 Robyn
August 4, 2009

Great shawl! Are you going to sell that pattern too?

16 Renee
August 4, 2009

How lovely — I love the flower on it, the rest is simple.

17 sil
August 4, 2009

I was also going to vote for hibiscus too! Lovely shawl.

18 Clumsy Knitter
August 4, 2009

That shawl is *darling*! Can’t wait to make one.

19 Tressa
August 4, 2009

I love shawls. I’m thinking of starting one for this Fall. Your stitch pattern is beautiful

20 Leah
August 4, 2009

How clever!

21 Nartian
August 4, 2009

How about Hanalei Bloom (a play on the song Hanalei Moon) if you can’t decide between the plumeria (which is what it looks more like) and hibiscus names?

22 taelixev
August 4, 2009

looks great!

23 Becca
August 4, 2009

Wow… I don’t consider myself a shawl knitter, but that shawl is just simply elegant! I look forward to the pattern!

24 Kerry
August 4, 2009

Lovely! I’m thinking ‘hibiscus’ would be a good name.

25 dragonfly7673
August 4, 2009

I love the shawl, and I like the name first suggested of Peek-a-Bloom because the flower is a bit of a surprise. I hope you share the pattern

26 Julie
August 4, 2009

Waikiki Wrap?

27 Maryse
August 4, 2009

Wow! Both patterns are looking very nice! Nice colors and very feminine! You’re so talented…

28 Gaby
August 5, 2009

The shawl is very innovative; I love it!
And I like the shade of pink that you chose for your projects

29 Elizabeth
August 5, 2009

Ooh! I love the … is that a hyacinth? … the flower in the otherwise plain lace of the shawl. What a great idea! Sign me up.

30 Rachel
August 5, 2009

Oh wow that cardigan is amazing! Are you writing up the pattern, or is it someone elses?

31 laurel
August 5, 2009

love the flower!!
i could see some pearl white coloured buttons going well with the sweater. the lace is gorgeouss

32 Christine
August 6, 2009

Love the shawl and the sweater–both so gorgeous!!!

33 Debbie
August 7, 2009

One thing I remember from my trip to Kauai and Oahu, was the Plumeria flowers or Frangipani. Your shawl and its flower reminds me of those flowers. I can still smell them!