A few weeks ago, I posted about a stole/shawl I had started. After finishing the Foxhall Gloves, I took some time to finish it. It feels as if it’s been a long time since I knit anything but gloves.
The pattern, Rhodocrosite, was designed by Norah Gaughan. It’s one of those wonderful patterns where you don’t need the pattern to work on it; once you’ve finished one repeat, you can just use the work as your pattern. It was the perfect, relaxing knitting I was in the mood for.
I knit it using Rimu, a yarn from New Zealand that is part merino and part possum. My color is Kiwicrush. The shawl blocked beautifully, has a nice drape, and the yarn is soft with a slight halo. I would have preferred it to be a bit longer, but I didn’t think I had enough yarn for an additional full repeat. One of our dear readers had offered me some extra, and although I was tempted I was more tempted to just get it off the needles. Overall, I’m pleased with it. It’s a nice pattern.
It’s very pretty!
Comment by joanna — December 8, 2011 @ 7:46 pm
I especially like this draped over one shoulder, just as shown.
Comment by Catherine — December 8, 2011 @ 11:14 pm
Very pretty, and that colour makes me think of warmer days (on the other side of the solstice) 🙂
Comment by Ruth — December 9, 2011 @ 4:29 am
Interesting pattern and rare yarn 🙂
Comment by samy — December 9, 2011 @ 5:00 am
Will you share the pattern – it’s a beauty
Comment by Tansy liverwort — December 9, 2011 @ 1:36 pm
Lovely! scored me some possum and merino last year in NZ, Love It!
Comment by pattie — December 9, 2011 @ 2:18 pm
Love, love, love crochet window coverings. Wonderful piece.
Comment by Love To Crochet — January 18, 2012 @ 12:20 am