Decadent Shell Progress

The Decadent Fibers Shell is on the blocking board.  I finished it this morning sitting in my new chair looking out over the Hudson River.  It is much more humid today than the last couple of days and I could only barely make out the Catskills in the distance, but there was a fair amount of boat traffic, both commercial and pleasure, on the river.

Here it is pinned to the blocking board but not not yet fully straightened (notice the wavy nature of the rows of reverse stockinette.)  There is a thunderstorm rolling in and I wanted to be sure to get a photo while there is still enough light. 

When I wet this down the sink  looked like I had filled it with some kind of deep red Kool-aide, and although I did change the water a few times, hoping to get all the dye out,  the towel I used  was once pale peach and now looks kind of cherry colored.  I hope it comes out of the wash fine, and I hope my blocking board does not end up with a red stain. 

Notice the remnants of yarn.  I knit from both balls simultaneously, alternating rows, but they are not equal.  Obviously there was not exactly the same number of yards in each skein.  It is OK, the larger ball is the one with more purple, and this will be the best one to have near my face when the cowl is finished.

Comments

[Gina]

It looks great and there's no annoying flashing or pooling of colors. I can't wait too see it with the cowl.

[Susan]

I'm very curious to see how this comes out. I actually thought I had missed the pattern link, so I checked. You know what? When you google 'decadent fibers shell' this post comes up first. You're the one and only. ;)
On re-reading your previous post on this project, I agree--hot weather inspires quick knits on big needles. I impulsively picked up an abandoned scarf yesterday--Foliage on size 13s. It feels fine.

[Rowena Tank]

A blog about fiber is always welcomed and we all search for new ideas. Your colors are great! Thank you for sharing. Rowena