I think this is my favorite FO yet, of all the things I've knit in the almost ten years since I started. I probably won't get as much use out of it as some of my sweaters and scarves, but it's the one I have most enjoyed both the knitting and the result.
It's a big stole; I knit two entrelac tiers less than the full-size pattern and I think it's a good length, but if I were to do it over, I'd make it narrower, maybe one column less. As you can see in the top photo, it comes down almost all the way over my butt, which means when my arms are up in front of me (holding a purse, a drink, etc.) the back bunches up at the bottom. For someone taller, I think this width would be fine.
I would love to see someone knit this with a fancier border; the pattern uses seed stich all the way around, but I think it would look beautiful with something that echoed the birch leaves or lily of the valley lace patterns in the body.
Incredible. That's my favorite thing you've ever made. Gorgeous. Hey! What about the chuppah? Have you showed us that yet? Have I forgotten? How could I forget that?
Anyway. Love this.
Posted by: Rachael | June 09, 2007 at 12:56 PM
PS - that's a daring "almost" face on pic two.
Posted by: Rachael | June 09, 2007 at 12:56 PM
Absolutley stunning! It alost akes me wish I had persevered and not frogged mine :-)
Posted by: janine | June 09, 2007 at 01:35 PM
Wow. It's really beautiful. Well done!
Posted by: Daphne | June 09, 2007 at 03:15 PM
Yup I love your FPS! Funny you mentioned making it narrower I cast on for mine with 2 columns less I think. It was just cause I am lazy and wanted it to go faster, that and I wasn't sure if I had enough yarn. I wonder if I will ever finish it...
Posted by: amy | June 10, 2007 at 12:16 AM
This is absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 10, 2007 at 07:26 AM
Wow! It's gorgeous! Looked great with the dress in your previous post. I imagine that color, it will go with a lot of your "fancy" dresses.
Posted by: PCR | June 10, 2007 at 08:53 AM
it's beautiful!
Posted by: Lisa | June 10, 2007 at 05:05 PM
it's gorgeous, and god i really love it with jeans. :) seriously!
Posted by: carolyn | June 10, 2007 at 07:05 PM
p.s. i just sent you a good picture of the chuppah if you want to post it to show people
Posted by: carolyn | June 10, 2007 at 07:05 PM
I remember seeing this in person at the meetup, and I was so impressed. It looks absolutely amazing. I wonder if I could ever attempt this...
Posted by: Lolly | June 18, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Beautiful!! You've made beautiful things before, but this takes the cake. Wow.
Posted by: alison | June 20, 2007 at 10:14 AM