Color Affection.

So you guys I actually finished my Color Affection Shawl:

I cast off for it literally minutes before the start of the Ravellenic Games.  Then I didn't block it until a few weeks later:

Pictured:  Blocking my shawl on our bed.  Aka Reason #8,567 why I have the best husband ever.

Blocking it was kindof a pain.  I used my basic blocking techniques but the shape of the shawl is a bit wonky.  It's much longer and less deep than I expected it to be.  That, however, is my only problem with this amazing shawl:

Seriously it turned out so, so pretty:

The stripes!  The colors!  The garter stitch!

Actually I lied.  I have another complaint.  The last few rows of garter stitch are for-ev-er.  Also WORTH IT:

The yarn is all Destination Yarn (my handdyed yarn company).  The colors are Mulled Wine, Chartes Cathedral, and Sea.  And while there were some issues with color selection in the beginning I am so, SO glad that I went with this combo:
 

My mom was helping with this day's photoshoot (I've mentioned before her mad photo skillz) I was happy for the help...



But...This would be my "seriously, mom" face:



I've basically been wearing mine constantly since the weather has changed.  And when I get bored in the preschool pickup line?  I instagram it:

STRIPES!!!!

Anyways if you want to make one of these lovelies yourself - and even in these exact colors - Soft 'n Sassy is offering a Color Affection Class tomorrow from noon to 2.  And it's free - including the pattern - if you buy your yarn that day!  Perfect since I will be there with piles of Destination Yarn will be there for a trunk show from 10-5.  And I?  Am bringing the pretty:

SO MUCH PRETTY!

FALL PRETTY!

Hope to see you there!