I’ve finally cast off Doogarry, the beautiful shawl designed by neighbour (in rural terms anyway) Rubysasha. It was a beautiful knit and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The charts were great as were the written instructions.
Doogarry is the name of the townland I live in. It’s in rural West Cavan and a very beautiful place. I’m lucky to live here. It’s full of hidey-holes & “dens” that four little boys can have adventures (& break bones) in. The yarn I chose reflected the landscape to a tee.
My son, James, was back in hospital for further tests earlier this month and I got the majority of this knit while staying with him from the Friday to Monday of his second stint in hospital.
Disaster struck when I ran out of yarn 2/3 of the way through the cast-off. I had anticipated this might happen so had left the last two rows out but I still hadn’t enough. I put the call out on twitter and the lovely Sweensie came to my rescue with a wee bit of extra yarn. Not only did she get the yarn to me but she sent it in a beautiful little snack bag as a gift for James. So thoughtful & kind!!
Looking forward to wearing my Doogarry shawl while sitting out on the balcony outside the kitchen watching a spectacular Doogarry sunset.
June 20th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Fabuloso! When can the rest of us access this gorgeous pattern please!
June 20th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
I think Rubysasha was waiting to get the large version of the shawl knit first. It’ll be on Ravelry after that
June 20th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
It’s beautiful! I look forward to fondling it later in the summer!
June 21st, 2011 at 7:47 pm
That can be arranged
Hoping to decamp to Wicklow next week.
June 24th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
Absolutely gorgeous! You really knitt hat quickly. And the colour is perfect to match your landscape. Looking forward to seeing the pattern!
July 2nd, 2011 at 2:10 am
Thanks Sinéad
June 27th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
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