Woo hoo! I have
finished Shawl no 1. It has been on the
go for AGES! It’s the pattern South Bay
Shawlette from Lions Brand, except as per usual I changed things, I used 4 ply
and did some extra rows.
It has come out paler in the photo, so took it outside
and let Lucy inspect it; I don’t think she is that
impressed. Could be I disturbed her with
her late afternoon nap in the sun. The
top corner is about the colour it actually is.
That’s one down 2 to go. Next week I hope to work on the mandala
shawl, I've done all the mandalas I just got to work out the way to join them.
Any way I love it, so romantic! This is the first shawl I have ever worn or
had and I love it. Age must mellow us in
our opinions.
Here is a blast from the
past. I love to poke about in op shops
looking for vintage china I collect and lately vintage table ware. Recently I have scored lot of crochet cottons
etc. For example, I got 10 balls of ecru cotton no
3 for $5! One ball cost about $9 here.
However this week I found this magazine and boy did it
bring back memories, both my grandmothers
and Mum used to get this magazine. This
copy is a bit earlier than my memories but near enough.
The patterns were still inside.
Didn't they have slim waists then! No wonder there were lots of ads for weight
loss fixes!
Nothing has changed since 1957! People were still worried about weight,
nerves, depression, sleeplessness, etc.
I loved the ads but mainly I brought it for this
little pattern of the girl’s cardigan, I love the hearts and I know a little
girl who would love it – pink of course!
Anyway that’s it for today; hope you all have a good
week and thanks for visiting.
I love you shawl it's beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteThe shawl is pretty and I hope you make that little cardigan and show us, it will be gorgeous :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope to buy the wool n ext week and I will show it, Probably within 4 weeks as the little girl will be visiting.
DeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Thankyou have a great weekend!
DeleteLovely shawl and nice colors.
ReplyDeleteI love these old books with old patterns, so nice and old fashion.
Loes
Your shawl is really beautiful !!! You can start an other one... ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd the magazines, amazing...I must have the double of the waist the women had on those days...And I'm not fat !
Have a great weekend !
Hug
Anna
I do love it and have started another shawl!!!
DeleteLovely shawl Zana, and what wonderful finds!
ReplyDeleteTracey xxx
Thank you Tracy
DeleteThat is a beautiful choice of yarn. I hope you enjoy your beautiful shawl
ReplyDeleteYour shawl is beautiful, I hope that you love it too, and I look forward to seeing your mandala shawl, that will be amazing!! The magazine is such fun to look back at isn't it, nothing really changes, we still have the same worries, interests and so on! xx
ReplyDeleteI do love it, in fact it is graces my shoulders nearly every day this week as it has been very chilly in the mornings.
DeleteWhat a beautiful shawl! Lovely lacy pattern and beautiful yarn. I am like you - I cannot help myself changing the pattern... and just like you I also try to pick up yarn at fleemarkets etc - you get lots of fun colours they don't make anymore. Have a lovely week! Anna
ReplyDeleteThank you Anna, Yes the colours from the past are awesome.
DeleteGorgeous shawl Zana, you really are good at these! Fancy coming across all those magazine finds - they bring back memories for me and I wish you the best with the little cardigan - do show us when you're ready, which I expect won't be long for you are such a fast worker! xoJoy
ReplyDeleteThe ad for Nerve Pills made me laugh. Now I see it. After raising 5, 4 boys 1 girl, now I see it. Lol. You shawl is beautiful.
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