Do you ever make something and then wish you’d chosen a different colour? I’ve decided this could, possibly, be one of the coolest things about having a studio filled with yarn dye…endless overdyeing options!
I’ve blogged previously on the gloriousness of the Stones and Stripes shawl, which was knit up in Islington ‘Light Squirrelly‘ – a shimmering light taupe. Here is another picture of it, a before-and-after of unblocked to blocked:
I have been wearing this around quite happily for more than a month and getting many compliments, but when it comes right down to it had to admit it just wasn’t great for my olive skin tone. The light hue was just washing me out!
In a fit of impulse I decided I would pop the shawl into a bath of my charcoal ‘Old Smoke‘ colourway. I have been desperately craving something in this colour but have had NO time to knit myself something…so time for a quick fix!
I am so glad I did and can barely keep myself from wearing it before Unwind Brighton in July. The only thing that is keeping me from it is the thought of blocking it all again in 2 weeks for the show! Hands off for now…right?
From the Purl Side 
Smart move 😉 In fact, now yours looks a lot like mine. Only, you really got the most out of the edging lace after blocking, mine doesn’t show half as much elegance there. It’s such a gorgeous shawl, can’t stop wearing mine. Looking forward to seeing yours IRL very soon!!
Yes! I will bring it to Unwind! Looking forward to it Cissi… 😉
That is beautiful!
Thanks Gail! I am pretty pleased with how it turned out!
Terrific idea! But I understand your blocking avoidance 🙂
It took FOREVER… ;-D
Or you could have just given in to me….:D
Hah! Yes. Yes I could! Hope you are well!!
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