Yarn: Woolen Rabbit Alpaca/silk/merino blend
(yet to be named...but in the store soon.)
Needles: US size 7
Raveled: here
Ashley was a good sport to let me take some pictures of her in Mara today. She was dressed in her "clean the house clothes and hairdo"...LOL.
Guess I should have mentioned it to her, eh?
This truly was an enjoyable knit, especially for anyone who enjoys mindless garter stitching, which I do.
I used a marker to mark the yarn over side to make it even more mindless. :-)
The end result is an incredibly soft and cushy fabric that will be perfect to cuddle up in on a cold Spring or Autumn night.
I first saw this shawl on Ravelry and then I had the pleasure of seeing it on someone at Spa. It was at that very moment that I knew I must make one myself and I am SO glad that I did.
And here's a little treat for those of you have asked what has happened to Ellie...no pictures....here's one for you.
Don't you just love her pouty little face?
What a delicious shawl! And your puppy is so so cute, plus a beautiful model.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Northmoon | Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Is it just a coincidence that Mara and Ellie are colour coordinated? I think not.
Posted by: yvette | Friday, April 16, 2010 at 09:07 AM
That's just so lovely! The yarn looks scrumptious. And I also like some mindless knitting. And if that's Ashley's "cleaning" look, yowza, she's beautiful!
Posted by: lisa | Friday, April 16, 2010 at 07:26 AM
Kim- I want to kiss that baby on her nose.
Both your daughter and the shawl are beautiful. Well done.
Posted by: Lorraine | Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 09:27 AM
The shawl is beautiful and so is the yarn! I think when you get it in, I'm going to knit a Mara, too. Ellie is crazy-cute! Seriously makes my entire family want a pup just like her. :)
Posted by: liz | Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 09:03 PM
The project turned out great! Your daughter looks so pretty in it. Your other little daughter (Ellie) looks so cute! She matches the yarn! Name the yarn after her!!! I want to hold her. She's too adorable!
Posted by: Debbie | Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 08:49 AM
Love that face!
I knit Mara before Christmas, and like you I really enjoyed the pattern. :)
Posted by: Renee | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Something tells me that little puppy isn't moving to someone elses house anytime soon....she is soooo loved!
Posted by: jenny | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 07:41 PM
The shawl is beautiful.
Ellie is also adorable.
Posted by: Suzanne | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 07:24 PM
YES I love that pouty little face... I so want to smooch it! What a cutie she is. I love your shawl and can't wait for the yarn!
Posted by: Karolyn | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 05:48 PM
your yarn is gorgeous. It looks so soft and lovely and works really well with the pattern. Ellie is adorable too.
Posted by: Hillary | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 04:24 PM
Mara is beautiful, but it's your yarn that makes it fabulous!
Posted by: margene | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Fabbbbbbbbbbb. That color is melty-delicious, and yeah, if only I could look like that in my "cleaning-the-house clothes and hair"!
Cutie-patootie puppy, too!
Posted by: Norma | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 09:58 AM
What wonderful pictures! The shawl is so comfy looking...and that color is so beautiful. Both your daughter and sweet Ellie are lovely. Ellie has gotten so big! *hugs* :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 08:35 AM
If only I could look that good in my "cleaning cloths and hairdo" life would be, well, looking good. The shawl is gorgeous, I can't wait for the yarn to be available at the store.
Posted by: lisa | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 08:02 AM
Did you intentionally match shawl with dog??
Posted by: Laurie | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 07:14 AM
perfectly modeled.. she and the shawl look beautiful together.
Posted by: Judy | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 07:06 AM
Great modeled shots of Ashley with Ellie! Your Mara came out beautifully in your new yarn. I remember that wine red one at SPA too.
Posted by: Manise | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 06:56 AM
The shawl is gorgeous! It looks so light but also warm and cozy. And it matches little Ellie perfectly!
Posted by: Carole | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 05:33 AM
Beautiful. All of it. Even in the housecleaning clothes.
Posted by: TeresaC | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 12:04 AM
The puppy, daughter, shawl, and yarn are all amazing! I'm going to have to find a project for that yarn!
Posted by: Maria | Monday, April 12, 2010 at 11:37 PM
Beautiful shawl!! Ashley looks wonderful. Again, I just have to say that Ellie is adorable!! That face to to die for!!!
Posted by: jaci | Monday, April 12, 2010 at 11:13 PM
I'm happy to see some more complete shots of that shawl....I might have to make one! And that puppy.....just want to eat her up! (Pretty model, too!)
Posted by: Marcia | Monday, April 12, 2010 at 11:02 PM
You chose a perfect yarn color for Ellie! Your shawl is beautiful.
Posted by: Beth | Monday, April 12, 2010 at 09:25 PM
Beautiful yarn well suited to the pattern! Great combination.
Posted by: Lisa | Monday, April 12, 2010 at 09:13 PM
Wow. Beautiful shawl and model too! I can't imagine looking that good while cleaning house, or any time for that matter.
Posted by: Paula | Monday, April 12, 2010 at 08:52 PM