The shawl is Charlize which I found here on Ravelry.
I'm not certain exactly which combination of sizes of lace part and edging part I chose to knit. What I do remember is that this lace pattern while not technically difficult drove me CRAZY! I couldn't "read" it at all. I did lots of counting and recounting and recounting what I had recounted. And while I like this shawl/scarf I will NEVER knit another one like it. I don't think the results were worth the effort - does that make sense? For something I slaved over I wanted it to be a "WOW" and it is just a "nice".
Now I do like that row of eyelets before the edging. In retrospect I kinda wished I had knitted that part in a contrasting color. It might have elevated this project.
The yarn is Malabrigo and the colorway is Turner, a lovely mottled olive and very very soft. I need to have a blocking day here soon. I have another little scarf that needs attention and I'm almost done with my Whippoorwill shawl. Check back next week.
Thanks Judy for starting this link-up. Design Wall Monday always gives me the kick in the butt I need to be productive on the quilting front and hopefully this will do the same for me in knitting.
Well, it is heating up here in southern Ohio -gonna be 90 by Sunday. Think I'll be hibernating in the AC doing a little knitting, a little cross stitch and a little sewing. Have a great weekend!
carol fun
That first photo looks like a big mustache!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour of the yarn. I was needing an nano-nudge to try Malabrigo yarn. ;) You may love it when it is blocked. I do know what you mean, though.
ReplyDeleteThat is really pretty. I am working on my third-ever knitting project, which is also a shawl. But, I keep messing it up! I like things to look perfect so it is a real learning experience for me. :)
ReplyDeleteI love shawls and I have 2 on the needles now and am going to a knit class tomorrow to start a 3rd one--no comment!!!!
ReplyDeleteI do like the one you did and like someone else said--you may be surprised when it is finally blocked!! As for the Whippoorwill one I have looked at it--so be sure to keep us informed as to how it is going--thanks!!!
Hugs, Di and miss gracie
I agree...it's going to be great weather to stay inside and sew! :0)
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ReplyDeleteYour shawl is lovely. I love the color. Once you block it I know it will get a lot bigger. It's really very pretty.
Wow, you quilt, cross stitch, knit...is there nothing you can't do?
You are so very talented. :)
Blessings always
Yeah, what Cindy said. A BIG mustache. Looks cozy and sure not to look so mustachy after blocking.
ReplyDeleteCarol, that looks amazing!! I don't know that I would ever tackle something that involved. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour and looking forward to seeing it again after you've blocked it.
ReplyDeleteLove the color of the yarn. I'm basically a sock knitter but I am now working on my 2nd shawl, that pattern is on my to-do list, thanks for sharing.
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