Sweet Pea Shawl - for Daisy

Sweet Pea Shawl - for Daisy
Originally uploaded by franneyk

Not a very good photo i'm afraid - i thought i had more but i have some "invalid files" on the camera so i am presuming that something went wrong in the photographing process :o(
I really like how it came out, the cotton slub gives it a lovely texture and weight and the colour is so soft and hopefully it'll "go" with both formal and casual outfits. Daisydap had commented on several Sweet Pea Shawls on the forum and seemed very keen on the pattern but being unable to crochet she was unable to make herself one... that's where my plan started for her parcel :o)
I started with the shawl - it took me several swatches to find the right yarn and then thought about what else i could include in the parcel... i came up with a scene... sitting in a comfy chair with a shawl draped round your shoulders, a book in your hand, a candle burning and enriching the air with the scent of flowers and a steaming mug of chocolate to hand.So, that's what i did :oD
I love making swap parcels :o)

Joy's Smooshy Sweet Pea

Smooshy Sweet Pea
Originally uploaded by franneyk

Here is the Sweet Pea Shawl i made for Joy's birthday. Fortunately for me she liked it :o)
I found it very hard to part with it i have to say! It is absolutely gorgeous, i love Dream in Colour so much. The depth of the colours, the tones and subtle shading and highlights are just perfect in every way <3
I bought this skein from someone on the forum and am now very tempted to get more for meeeeeeeeee, i would absolutely love a zip up cardi in this colour... or any colour come to that ;o)