Where Skies Are Blue
05/19/2014
Today's soundtrack. . .
can mean only one thing.
I finished my Alabama Chanin project!
I really did love making this shawl! It was futzy -- but no more futzy than most knitting projects.
Vicki encouraged me to plunge on in and Just Try It back when I was hesitating.
All those stitches, I said.
No big deal, she said.
You knit entire sweaters . . . one stitch at a time, she said.
Huh, I said.
You're right, I said.
And, although I love it . . . and remain completely charmed by the whole Alabama Chanin stitching couture Thing . . . I will say that I am spoiled by the hand-knit shawl! (The drape and light, comfortable warmth are hard to beat.) This shawl -- being two layers of high-quality cotton knit fabric -- is rather heavy and has little drape. It is lovely -- a true work of art! -- but not as wearable as my hand-knit shawls.
It feels rather like . . . it might be more appropriate as . . .
a table runner!
I think I'll keep it slung over a chair. Where I can admire it every day.
Will I try another Alabama Chanin project?
Oh, yeah! You bet!
Big wheels keep on turning . . .
You did a great job! I do like the look of the shawl though. Might be just the thing for a long plane ride!
Posted by: Patty | 05/19/2014 at 08:28 AM
You stitched through this project in a very short time, although it may seem a lot longer while you're working on it. It's lovely no matter how you wear it, or use it! Good work, beautifully done!! Truly Sweet!!
Posted by: margene | 05/19/2014 at 08:41 AM
Sling away-- it looks great on the chair!
Posted by: Jo | 05/19/2014 at 09:32 AM
It looks lovely on you, even if you aren't as happy with how it feels compared to a knit shawl. But it's great decorating the chair, too.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | 05/20/2014 at 12:44 AM
it's lovely, especially the colors! I think you should try a top next.
Posted by: Mary | 05/20/2014 at 06:17 AM
I think it's beautiful as a table runner and chair throw. Nice job!
Posted by: Carole | 05/20/2014 at 07:21 AM
Lovely! I think of sewing as futzier than knitting, but you are all gradually breaking down my reasons/excuses not to try AC.
Posted by: Bonny | 05/20/2014 at 09:17 AM
Lovely! I've never heard of this before you started your project. It looks perfect on the chair! That much cotton knit is too heavy to wear...
Posted by: Marilyn | 05/20/2014 at 09:26 AM
Wow! I'd been wondering what you were up to. Btw, loving that chair!
Posted by: Cookie | 05/20/2014 at 12:16 PM
It's fabulous!
I have been well and truly infected by the A.C. bug! Jersey has arrived and is awaiting dye, to get just the right shade of green. Then, I stitch!
I will be a while. A very long while. As you say, one stitch at a time.
Posted by: Emma | 05/20/2014 at 04:16 PM
Oh! You've finished!!! BRAVA! It's lovely, Kym.
Have you washed it yet? Wash it! Then wear it and wash it and do it again. It's just like a t-shirt (albeit, a double layer tee... not extreme, but layers) and will soften with age. It may never drape as much as a knit shawl, but I guarantee it will soften and drape much more to your liking!
Posted by: Vicki | 05/25/2014 at 05:39 PM