We went to the Singapore Zoo as schedule on Thursday. It drizzled the whole day though and we didn't get many good pictures. Ji Yuan wanted to ride on the pony but the pony didn't come out because of the rain. The elephant was out taking passengers but Ji Yuan didn't like it so instead mummy rode on it.
I managed to block the Charlotte shawl with the help of my mother. I woke up bright and early one morning and we took out the old mat and pinmed down the shawl and let it dry in the corridoor outside the flat. I did the edgings before the blocking and it did hinder the stretch. The final width is only 30 inches compared to the 76 inches as stated in the pattern but is big enough for me though.
Here's the Charlotte's Web that grew from the frangipani tree in Singapore.
This is a clearer view of the colours. Click to make larger. Although the colours are not from the same family scheme, I find that they blend rather well with their next door neighbour. I can't recall the exact numbers but I'll write them down on the gallery page when I return to Hong Kong.
That's all for now. We're returning to Hong Kong tomorrow and I'll return to the office right away on Monday.
It's beautiful. I like how the outer most edges are pink.
You rode on an elephant? How cool is that!
Posted by: Clara | Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 01:22 AM
Great colorway! Wonderful job! Its just beautiful.
Posted by: froggy | Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 03:33 AM
You've finished Charlotte!! I love the pink and green--would you mind a copy cat? And the coin purse, simply beautiful.
Posted by: Renada | Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 01:12 PM
I think the colors blend very nicely. Beautiful work!
Posted by: Melanie | Monday, July 12, 2004 at 01:35 AM
Beautiful. What did your mother think? I think your pink and green is so unique - unlike any other I've seen. Great job!
Posted by: Mary Beth | Monday, July 12, 2004 at 10:19 AM
I've seen lots of Charlottes on the web, but honestly, I love yours the best. Green is my favorite, especially together with pink. I'd love to know what colors you used.
It is absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: Laurie | Monday, July 12, 2004 at 01:58 PM
Your shawl is so pretty! I love pink & green together -- and coincidentally, they're the "in" colors for fashion this year! Great job on Charlotte; enjoy wearing it :-)
Posted by: Amy | Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 06:23 AM
Wow! Very, very pretty! Mine came out small, too. I've been looking at it and thinking I would rip out my crochet edging and add in some more rows since I have yarn left over. It won't make it that much bigger, just big enough. I think it works very well as a large scarf. Enjoy!
Posted by: Kerstin | Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 06:49 PM