New York City

9th June 2008

posted in Rosi G. Patterns |

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Finally, the unveiling of my design! A moment I’ve been long waiting for!

I am a true New Yorker at heart. I LOVE the city.

I love the noise, the pollution, the congestion, the subway. It’s totally me.

They say us New Yorkers can be snobbish or rude. I don’t think we are that ALL the time.

I think we have our soft side too.

So here is an example of a New Yorker’s softer side: silky lace. The pattern is inspired by the place where this stole was knit 90% of the time: the NYC subway system.

The bottom edging looks like the wheels, the main center panel looks like the subway map, and the side edging is Rose Lace to signify what you wish the train smelled like.

This pattern is worked in two halves, from the bottom to the center, and then grafted to join.

New York City Stole

Source: Rosi G.
Yarn: Schaeffer Trenna (Shown here in Silver & Granite - 0.84 skeins (1050 yds used from the skein)
Needles: Size US 4
Cost: $46 per skein, total: $38.64
Size: approximately 82” long and 20” wide, after blocking, unstretched
Started: February 5, 2008
Finished: May 4, 2008
Notes: Notions: 1050 seed beads, size 8 (I used approximately 1018 hematite-colored beads from Fun2Bead in, where else, NEW YORK CITY!); one size 13/14 crochet hook, stitch holder, stitch markers (to place between the different lace sections, if you wish), yarn needle. This pattern is worked in two halves, from the bottom to the center, and then grafted to join.

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1 On June 9th, 2008, LaBean said:

You’re doing GREAT with the designs, and this is no exception. I love the shawl, and your description is on point. NYC is the place to be. I wouldn’t be able to live and be happy anywhere else. Congrats on this lovely design!

posted on June 9th, 2008 at 11:51 am

2 On June 9th, 2008, Karen said:

I may live in NJ now, but I am and will always be, a NYC girl at heart. It’s a gorgeous shawl, Rosi, and you better believe that I voted for you.

posted on June 9th, 2008 at 2:49 pm

3 On June 9th, 2008, Michelle said:

Gotcha Back! My votes in! Its a beautiful stole!!!

posted on June 9th, 2008 at 3:31 pm

4 On June 9th, 2008, Knit Witch said:

THAT is gorgeous!!! I love it! Beautiful design. I voted for ya so I hope you win!

posted on June 9th, 2008 at 3:52 pm

5 On June 9th, 2008, Maia said:

I saw the contest link on Ravelry and went over to vote. Your shawl is awesome! I hope you win.

posted on June 9th, 2008 at 4:19 pm

6 On June 9th, 2008, ceci said:

awesome design and color….

posted on June 9th, 2008 at 5:21 pm

7 On June 9th, 2008, bezzie said:

Wuhahaha…what you “wished the subway smelled like” Hee hee! I’ll never forget my virgin whiff of the NYC subway system!

It’s beautiful. I can’t believe you did lace on the subway…you must take some good lines that don’t get uber-crowded???

posted on June 9th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

8 On June 9th, 2008, Wanda said:

It’s just Beautiful Rosi! Another great design. And the color is perfect for the image you evoke.

posted on June 9th, 2008 at 9:46 pm

9 On June 9th, 2008, Wanda said:

And I couldn’t resist commenting a second time, as I hit enter and then my blog name came up! Yay! Do I still get a prezzie?

posted on June 9th, 2008 at 9:47 pm

10 On June 9th, 2008, roxy said:

Hi Rosi! This is beautiful! - Cristi turned me on to the voting and I’m all over it like a cheap suit — you betta win! Represent!
(I’m from upstate NY so that counts, right? LOL)

Good luck &
Big hugs,
roxy

posted on June 9th, 2008 at 11:13 pm

11 On June 10th, 2008, Sonja said:

I voted for yo, not only because you stole is HOT as FIYAH, but also because you make me miss NYC…home.
Any Manhattan nuance that I come across, I cherish!

posted on June 10th, 2008 at 7:05 pm

12 On June 12th, 2008, Le-Teisha said:

Omgoodness, that is so beautiful. Can you believe I live in MA and have never been to NY. I’m going to have to make a special trip just to see you and your works in person.

posted on June 12th, 2008 at 6:24 pm

13 On June 14th, 2008, Batty said: