So would you like to see? I thought you might! Here it is in a scenic garden shot! I say that tongue in cheek, due to the lopsided lamp, the chicken coop and the parasol in the background of the shot! I didn't plan that one very well did I? Try to ignore the distractions and you can see Saroyan in all it's glory, end to end......
Now, I did try very hard to get an action shot, but the current eye troubles mean I'm not a pretty sight and make up is banned until they return to normal so the best I can provide is this......
I would just like to take a moment to sing the praises of blocking. When I finished this it was a curly wurly heap of yarn, yes it was pretty, but oh so curly wurly. Blocking has relaxed the curly wurly fibres and left me with smooth silky stocking stitch and leaves that are just crisp enough in the definition. I know most people know the benefits of blocking but seriously if you haven't done it before, don't be frightened of it, just do it.For those of you that visited yesterday and were slightly bemused by the Patons sign. Shall I explain a little. The Patons bollard is part of a collection of little art works all relating to the town where we live. For years the Patons factory was here in Darlington, I think from 1947 to 1978, hence the 'tribute' in my local park. It is ripe for yarn bombing isn't it?
ETA - I've had a couple of questions about my Saroyan, firstly the yarn is Madelinetosh Sock in shade 'Isadora' and I did 10 increase/decrease repeats and 15 straight repeats on 3.25mm needles. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can wear it without the eye flair up. xXx
Your Saroyan looks fantastic, love the subtle variations in the yarn
ReplyDeleteit looks beautiful, and very soft. Although as for the scenic shot, I never noticed all the things in the background until you pointed it all...as all I could see was your pretty saroyan he he. Happy FO
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous, I love it. The colour is so beautiful and I love that pattern (it's been in my queue forever waiting for just the right yarn to come along!)
ReplyDeletelooks really warm and snuggly and my favourite colour !
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful and I did not even notice the background until you mentioned it. LOL Of course then I had to take a peak!
ReplyDeletethats really beautiful !
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Such a great colour and it looks so comfy.
ReplyDeleteAnd you should totally yarn bomb the patons sign!
It's really beautiful - such a pretty colour and I love the leaves around the edge. Looks very warm and cosy!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love that pattern and the colour you chose is perfect... I won't be able to use that yarn either :( Will you wear it or sell it? :)x
ReplyDeleteForgot to say... I have been noticing your 'Crafty Blogs' rating... now up to 63! Well done! :)x
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness its beautiful! I adore this! The colour is so pretty and I know you've has a lot of trouble but I hope the finished item was worth it! Simply divine!
ReplyDeleteReally delicate and the color is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLovely, simply lovely. Now to think about what I have in stash that could be used to create a Saroyan Shawl.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love the Saroyan...so simple and elegant. What yarn did you use?
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteI hope that you will be able to wear it, with your sensitivity. I have the same but still am unsure what makes my eye swell up.
It's wonderful. Great job!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Now I know where the sun was this week too ;) Get well soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Carole. I hope your eyes heal quickly. Glad you found out the issue.
ReplyDeleteYarn bombing is a must.
It's lovely, very pretty colour too!
ReplyDeleteS x
Its beautiful and you have motivated me to make one for myself. How may increases and decreases did you end up doing?
ReplyDeleteDeia
Beautiful. Hope your eye gets better quickly.
ReplyDeleteYes, yarn bombing require for the bollard.
Carol xx
it is just beautiful, love it! Hope your eyes get better soon *hugs*
ReplyDeleteI love your Saroyan. You have made me want to stitch this for myself. I feel a trip to the yarn store coming. Hee hee, thanks I love having an excuse to go.
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes, it's beautiful! The color is perfect and it looks so soft and silky!
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic! I really love it <3
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous. I want one! And I love your idea of yarn bombing the post!
ReplyDeleteKier x
love the use of the phrase 'curly wurly'!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous knit, enjoy wearing it!
I wouldn't have even noticed the chicken coop if you didn't point it out. I can never get a nice shot of my FOs because I always have junk in the back LOL
So clever, I'm going to get down to my LYS and ask the lovely owner how to knit something like this as soon as I can! I love the pattern and the colour.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty yarn, and the stitch definition is great :-) Shall you be able to wear it ?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! (And yes, yarn bombing is certainly called for!)
ReplyDeleteYour Saroyan in gorgeous! I love the colour. It is so pretty! I really hope you are able to wear it comfortably... but if not, I happen to know someone who could give it a happy home ; )
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