So while we’re on the wedding let’s stick some knitting content in here. Above are snips of some wedding pics. Click on them and they’ll open to a bigger window. Mind you, I look a bit goofy in all of them. The point was to show the shawl, not how cute I am!

About 2 months before the wedding I went to my knitting teacher and designer extraordinaire (Irena who owns Knits ‘n Pieces in Newton, MA) and asked her to design something that I could wear to cover up a bit after the ceremony. The weather in Ithaca is touchy, even in the summer. Better safe than sorry.

I’m glad I did it. It was beautiful, it kept me warm, and it’ll be something to pass down to the grandkids (which is a horrifying thought).

This is what she came up with! I call it the Champagne Caplet.

It was knit on size 11 needles with Austermann Cocktail Ribbon Yarn Color: 0006. It took at least 275 yards (5 skeins). I’m not sure what my gauge was. If you’re interested inquire within and I will measure it.

The pattern is easy peasy…
Cast on 26 stiches. In stockinette stitch work in pattern *K8, P1, K8, P1, K8. Turn and purl across. Turn and follow pattern from * until you’ve got enough length. Before binding off drop P stiches to create web. Sew two sides together with loose stitches to mimic the dropped P stitch. Leave a hole for your head! Weave in ends. (**Disclaimer**: I’ve never written out a pattern before, can you tell?!)

I actually got my bridesmaid Marne to weave in my ends in the hour before the ceremony. What a trooper she is. I think she’s forgiven me by now.

Fast! Easy! and Fun! Just how I like ‘em!