Handsome is, indeed, as handsome does

I finished the Handsome Triangle shawl late last week, and stayed up late on Friday night blocking her.

Handsome Triangle blocking 

I stretched this baby mercilessly–to a total of 104 inches across the top, without the ruffle.  It’s a good thing my apartment has carpet, that’s all I can say.  And that I really don’t have that much furniture residing on that carpet.

Handsome Triangle blocking

(If you’re wondering why this second shot looks so different color-wise, it’s because I sometimes turn my camera to the “nighttime” setting in lowish light situations.  Actually, Handsome’s true color is nearer to the first picture.)

Here I am wearing her.  (Photo courtesy of my dear boy, Harvey.)

Handsome Triangle shawl 

And wrapped up in ruffly femininity.

Handsome Triangle shawl

I wore her to church on Sunday morning and garnered several compliments, some of which I admittedly fished for a bit.  But someone did say that they couldn’t believe I had made this myself.

That’s what a knitter likes to hear! 

And what complicated, gorgeous project did I start next?  Why, a dishcloth, of course.  Made of hemp yarn from Elann.  Somewhere I read that hemp is supposed to have natural anti-bacterial properties.  Seems like a match made in heaven for a dishcloth, doncha think?

8 Responses to “Handsome is, indeed, as handsome does”

  1. Romi Says:

    WOW! It’s absolutely gorgeous! 🙂

  2. MonicaPDX Says:

    Wowsa. What lovely results! Harvey did a fantastic job on your modeling pix – you note he properly concentrated on framing the shawl? Of course you look great, and we can see how well it looks when worn, too; but unlike those dratted magazine pix, you’re more intent on showing off the shawl. Methinks the boy might have a talent for photography… Great job by the both of you!

  3. Ellen Says:

    Beautiful!

  4. Kristy Says:

    Beautiful job! I’m glad you finally made it through that ruffle 🙂

  5. Knitting Granny Says:

    That is one GORGEOUS shawl! Wow… I can’t believe you had to “fish” for compliments! I enjoy reading your blog so very much! Thanks – I think of you both often. My best to Ellen, too.

  6. Wanda Says:

    That is just amazing. I didn’t pay much attention to this shawl in the book, but after seeing yours, it’s definitely moved up on my list. Gorgeous.

  7. Bobbie Says:

    Smashing! And good job to Harvey on the photography; that boy’s got talent! So, just how long DID it take to cast off that ruffle?

  8. Hanna Says:

    Solicited or not, those compliments were well-earned. That is one stunning shawl!