I wrote this post pre-operatively to be posted post-operatively! 😉
I knitted up a second Braided Glory immediately after the first. I really enjoyed the pattern and also wanted to experiment with different yarn. I combed the shops and my own thoughts for the perfect yarn and finally landed on Madeline Tosh DK in color Tart — a blackish red that looks exactly like Bing cherries:
I also saw the back of the capelet as a blank canvas, waiting for more to happen. I had already purchased Leaving by Anne Hanson (a gorgeous pattern in queue) and thought the bold lace insert would look great on the back. I adapted it slightly to fit the back. My goal was to look as good “leaving” as I did arriving. ::groan::
Here are the results:
I still used the same “kitten paw” pattern on the sides and fronts — too much thinking to try to come up with something different!
Several of you commented on my previous Braided Glory and said my version seemed less “droopy” than others. That has a lot to do with the yarn. This one, in softer, drapier yarn, is definitely droopier than the one in Nashua Creative Focus Linen. But I think it still works and it fits just like the first one did.
PS: Janet asked about the blocking phase. Here it is being blocked (and it REALLY takes a long time to dry!):
And another shot “in process:”
GORGEOUS!!!!! I love the color too! You ladies are so clever and so smart – thanks for sharing this!
Comment by Barb — May 28, 2011 @ 3:49 pm
Mmmmmmmm, cherries! Beautiful shawlette; you always amaze me with your skill and your exquisite taste.
Comment by Emm — May 28, 2011 @ 4:57 pm
I hate to pester you with questions, but I am working on my braided glory right now and am not happy with the back edge. How did you handle the cast on 2 sts at the ends of the rows? I’ve tried and knitted cast on and a cable cast on and they both look sloppier than I would like that edge to look. If/when I make this again I am considering casting on all the sts for the back and working short rows through the increase area. Your edge looks so crisp- how did you do it?
Comment by Kim — May 28, 2011 @ 10:12 pm
What a beautiful shawl! Love the pattern. Gorgeous color! I can see where you would want to make a lot of these in all different colors.
Comment by Linda — May 29, 2011 @ 8:48 am
That color is amazing. I love the finished shawl and your modifications. Excellent.
Comment by 2muchfun — May 29, 2011 @ 12:22 pm
Beautiful! I just ordered 8 skeins of Madelinetosh Vintage in Tart. My teenage daughter has requested that I knit Jared Flood’s ‘Girasole’ in it for her. I love the yarn and the color so it will be fun. I love your modification. Happy knitting and I hope you are better soon.
Comment by Wendy — May 29, 2011 @ 2:20 pm
The shawl looks wonderful. I think that insert on the back completes it.
I hope you are recovering well too.
Comment by technikat — May 29, 2011 @ 3:15 pm
Oh you ARE a clever girl–perfect insertion for the back! Very inspirational….
Hope you are recovering on schedule — or faster 😉 !!
Cheers, Barbie O.
Comment by Barbie O. in Montreal — May 29, 2011 @ 9:17 pm
LOVE the color. Just gorgeous.
Comment by Kym — May 30, 2011 @ 8:16 am
Anne’s lace pattern is perfect with the kitten paws – same sweeping up from a central point. They look like they were meant for each other! Great shawlette!
I hope the mending of the tendon continues well.
Comment by twinsetellen — May 30, 2011 @ 9:07 am
It looks absolutely beautiful! I love the color and I love the lace panel on the back. Hope you are recovering well.
Comment by Gabriela - Living La Vida Normal — May 30, 2011 @ 12:11 pm
Beautiful! Great adaptation of Anne Hanson’s lace pattern.
Comment by Lori on Little Traverse Bay — May 30, 2011 @ 4:33 pm
It’s gorgeous! I love it! Keep knitting while you’re down–we want to see more!
Comment by Lisle — May 31, 2011 @ 9:55 am
gorgeous. Did you take a photo of the blocking phase? I’m curious how you would block this construction.
Comment by Janetc — May 31, 2011 @ 12:53 pm