Soft and Comfie Shawl

[theworm]

My friend's grandmother is in the hospital with a broken leg, and I wanted to make something for her. She's up north in snow country, so I thought a shawl would be appropriate. I started to make this pattern from Lion Brand, but I must have done something wrong because I just didn't like the way the triangle was shaping - it was too pointy. I frogged it and used the same stitch pattern to make a rectangular wrap. Then I used 2 rows of sc in a complimentary color along the bottom edge to finish it off. It's really soft and warm.

 

When I packed it up to mail it, I realized (to my horror) that I must have added stitches because it didn't fold "square" but it's soft and it looked good, so I sent it anyway. It bothers me a lot that it's not quite "right", but honestly, I don't think Grandma will notice or mind.

 

[Rena Tyrantina]

That's beautiful! It does look nice and warm! I love the color.

I hope your friend's grandmother gets better soon!

[swtmollysmom]

love the color.... thanks for sharing

[christinascrochethaven]

Very cute and looks snuggly:manyheart

[MrsD]

Looks warm, cuddly and beautiful! I think she'll love and appreciate it!

[angel]

Those extra stitches will just add to the warmth and cuddliness of the shawl I'm sure Grandma will be very happy with her shawl - you've made a very thoughtful gift!

 

-- Michelle

[Debbi-a1]

It looks good to me. I'm sure your grandmother will love it.

[LadyintheMoon]

It's beautiful... it was made with love, and that's all she'll notice.

[blondi]

It is very beautiful and looks very warm. I am sure she will love it. Great job.

[Roli]

It looks lovely! I'd be happy to receive such a thoughtful gift.

[irish_leeny]

Coming from someone "up north in snow country", warm gifts like these are always appreciated! It's lovely!

[yarncat]

Cozy shawl!

[Badtz_maru]

That's a really beautiful snuggly lookin' shawl. The yarn is gorgeous, what did you use?

 

p.s. I don't see any goofs =)

[theworm]

Thanks everyone!

The goofs aren't obvious. I didn't notice them until I tried to fold it and realized that one side was about four inches longer than the other!

 

I got an e-mail from my friend today. He said that Grandma was being stubborn and didn't want to do her rehab exercises. Then he brought her the shawl and she wanted to show it off and went straight to the gym. I guess four extra inches doesn't matter if it got her up and moving.

[JoBug]

It looks very lovely to me, I am sure she will adore it!!

[lhasaapsolady]

Very pretty, your friends mother is gonna feel so much better knowing someone took the time to make her something special.

[ksknits]

That is such a pretty shawl. I really love the color.

 

Kathy

[Seneca and Scooch]

What a beautiful shawl. She is going to love it.

 

Coralie

[Sarah Jane]

Very nice!!