I think that I have knit more of Elizabeth Zimmermann's designs than that of any other designer. By a long shot, probably.
This was my first attempt at the Pi shawl, which I knit as a blanket, using that yummy chunky Cascade Eco Wool stuff and a size 10 needle. I kept it simple -- stockinette all along, with a garter-stitch edge. I think I used about one and a half skeins. If I'd managed to find the other half-skein (I'm sure it's lurking in the depths of the stash somewhere) I would have knitted the last segment a little longer, and it wouldn't ruffle so much, but oh well. The garter stitch ruffliness is kind of cute.
This one is intended to be a gift, although I love it so much I may need to knit another one for myself. I haven't measured it, but it's big enough to keep my lap and legs warm. A nice alternative to the Snuggie, I think.
This is really lovely!
Posted by: Ruth | August 11, 2009 at 03:21 AM
It's gorgeous! And it looks really snuggly.
Posted by: Oiyi | August 15, 2009 at 11:04 PM
I'm sure you are joking! I love the Pi shawl blanky! One day I'll either spin a chunkier wool to knit one, or I'll use the yarn you used. It's just that special. I don't like Snuggie's, they are aweful.
Posted by: Monika | August 20, 2009 at 03:58 PM