Pattern: Ivy Vines
Yarn: Fibre Isle Cashmere/Bison
Needles: 3.25m and 2.75m
So today I met up with Ashley to help her choose colors for a quilt that I am going to make her and Brian as their Christmas present this year. Ashley is really starting to get interested in home decorating so I thought a quilt would make a nice gift this year, especially if she had a hand in choosing the fabrics.
Unbeknownst to Ashley, she was also going to be the model for my latest FO, Ivy Vines. Originally I was going to knit this in a new camel/silk blend that I have, but when I saw this version on Anne in Rhinebeck I KNEW I had to make one just like it....
As I was clicking way at the camera, Ash started to get a case of the giggles as you can see here in this picture.
That giggle quickly turned into a full body laugh....somehow she was not feeling the model thing as I was snapping away...LOL. Click, click...snap, snap...
Ahhh....finally a serious shot.
Seriously though, this is such a great pattern! I had been tempted to knit it in the thicker Opulence/Oasis weight, but I am so glad I decided to do the lighter weight version.....I love it!
So beautiful, and Ashley is GORGEOUS. Wow, I saw Anne's in Rhinebeck, too, and loved it -- I even tried it on. AND I just happen to have some of that Fibre-Isle bison yarn -- in a stunning red. Hmmmmm. Sounds a bit like fate, dunnit?
Posted by: Norma | Friday, December 18, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Gorgeous model!
Posted by: Hattie | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 10:51 AM
I love the cowl. The color you chose is nice. Your friend is very pretty. I love her haircut it's what I have been looking to do.
Posted by: Priscilla | Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 02:47 PM
Went and queued it the minute I saw this - perfect for that small amount of special fiber - just beautiful!
Posted by: Pat | Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 08:19 PM
Kim- Lovely model and cowl.
Are you going to machine piece and send it out to be quilted?
Posted by: Lorraine | Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 10:21 AM
It's very pretty! And Ashley is such a beautiful young woman.
Posted by: Beth | Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 08:36 AM
Beautiful!...the cowl, the photos and your daughter. Nice work!
Posted by: Wool Winder | Monday, November 23, 2009 at 05:34 PM
what a lovely cowl and beautiful photography. but did you really just say you are going to make a quilt by christmas?! wow.
Posted by: Tracey | Monday, November 23, 2009 at 04:11 PM
that's a beautiful cowl and lovely photography. but did you really just say that you are going to make a quilt by christmas!?
Posted by: Tracey | Monday, November 23, 2009 at 04:10 PM
That is BEAUTIFUL! (And so is Ashley.) How many stitches did you cast on in for the lighter yarn? Just lovely!
Posted by: Laurie | Monday, November 23, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Gorgeous neckwarmer...gorgeous model!
Posted by: Marcia | Monday, November 23, 2009 at 09:04 AM
She's so pretty, Kim! Love the cowl!
Posted by: Debbie | Monday, November 23, 2009 at 08:58 AM
Look at that lovely girl. The cowl is pretty too.
Posted by: Jean | Monday, November 23, 2009 at 08:29 AM
The beauty of your grrl out shines the cowl. Ivy Vines looks so soft and wearable. Nice!
Posted by: margene | Monday, November 23, 2009 at 07:43 AM
I remember the moment when you saw Anne's and immediately decided you had to have one. I'm glad it turned out as you wanted. It's beautiful, Kim.
Posted by: Carole | Monday, November 23, 2009 at 05:29 AM
I love that cowl and was smitten with it at Rhinebeck too. Ashley is so like her mama. :-) Twinkly eyes and giggles too.
Posted by: Manise | Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 11:53 PM
She's so beautiful, Kim and is causing me to re-think my position on cowls. :-)
Posted by: Kathy | Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 09:19 PM
Lovely!
Posted by: Renee | Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 08:56 PM