a new pattern

Thursday, August 01, 2013

Hi.   I left for a vacation and took these photos before I left.
I've been wanting to let you know that I finished a knit.  Yippee! That in itself is a pretty exciting moment in my life right now.

It all happened when a friend showed me a wrap that she purchased and wondered if it would be something that I would be able to duplicate.  
I was totally up for the challenge, but must admit it really was not that difficult.  
As the piece is knit in one long rectangle.  Add some cables for detail.   
And a few chinese frog closures for interest and practicality.  Sew them on opposite sides and voila! You have yourself an asymmetrical wrap.

I'm casting on for another while here and writing down every step so that I can share with those that like it.

Hope your July days have been awesome!

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29 comments

  1. Anonymous8/01/2013

    I really like it! Look forward to seeing the pattern, thanks for sharing x
    (Terdotty on Rav)

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  2. house on hill road8/01/2013

    cute, cute, cute!

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  3. Suzanne8/01/2013

    beautiful cables and wonderful closure idea! I ♥ the new header too.

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  4. Anonymous8/01/2013

    Really lovely!

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  5. Celia8/01/2013

    That looks beautiful!

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  6. RRM8/01/2013

    Very Cool can't wait to see the pattern.

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  7. Tanya Marie8/01/2013

    oh my stars - that is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!


    Love it.
    Tanya

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  8. knit1prltoo8/01/2013

    So beautiful and stylish! I would love to know if you write it up. I've always read your blog...but it's even more wonderful now that you're baking GF. I had to give up gluten in January of this year. It's a struggle as I'm alreay a vegetarian and have to feed a family! Love your cookie recipes!

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  9. Maureen8/02/2013

    You are brilliant! I don't have the skills to copy something - the cables are just beautiful! you're truly a five star knitter!!!

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  10. Paula8/02/2013

    So nice! I like it a lot!

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  11. camby8/02/2013

    Very pretty!

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  12. Cephaela8/03/2013

    Neat knot closures! Really brings it together.

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  13. Maryse8/03/2013

    Very stylish!

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  14. Anita8/03/2013

    If I were you, I'd be pretty impressed with my finished project too. Just gorgeous!!
    Cheers, Anita.

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  15. Buffy Alten8/06/2013

    LOVE!!! Can't wait for the pattern.

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  16. Hilary8/06/2013

    Gorgeous!! It's so fun to reverse engineer stuff like that sometimes (because the self-designed, hand made versions are always better!). The cables are awesome and you've chosen just the right yarn. Pretty closures, too!

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  17. Anonymous8/08/2013

    oh please oh please! can't wait for the pattern. :) char, still making toast.

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  18. Priscilla8/10/2013

    Hi Leslie!
    Your wrap is absolutely gorgeous. I'm looking forward to the pattern, so thank you in advance for sharing.

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  19. Claudia Volkman8/10/2013

    This thing is gorgeous! I definitely would like the pattern! Love your blog...

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  20. susie8/12/2013

    beautiful, I really like the cables, and the Chinese frog closures are a special touch:)

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  21. ColorSlut8/15/2013

    Stunning!!!

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  22. Deborah8/17/2013

    Really cute and very unique!

    All my heart,
    Deborah ;)

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  23. pens and needles8/20/2013

    Love this as a great alternative to a sweater or shawl -- can't wait to see your written directions!

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  24. ZielonaMila8/20/2013

    Beautiful presentation, beautiful photos:) Greetings

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  25. Erika8/26/2013

    When can we have the pattern, I want it so bad for this fall!
    Pretty please....

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  26. Alison8/28/2013

    I LOOOOOOOVE this! I do hope you will release a pattern for it. I would love this, and I think it would make a great Christmas gift as well. Thank you so much for sharing!!

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  27. Sigurborg Johannsdottir8/29/2013

    bautiful, the cables are very nice

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  28. Catherine9/05/2013

    Leslie, love this piece and would definitely like to have the pattern if/when you ever do write it down. Lovely inspiration you had! Catherine

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  29. alnabui10/09/2019

    Your post is very attractive. It discusses in detail the issues.
    run 3

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