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Pattern: Diamond Fantasy Shawl by Sivia Harding
Yarn: My own Handspun (100% merino wool) - the roving was a gift from Jolene
Needles: Size US6 Addi Lace needles
Alterations: I was worried that I would run out of yarn, so I only did 8 lace repeats instead of 10 (but in the end - I do have quite a bit left over)
I really love the way this roving producted yarn that is subtly variegated. It changes from light to dark turquoise.
The construction/design of this shawl is fabulous. Instead of starting at the top like most triangular shawls do, this one starts at the tip and grows up from there. I love the zig zag edging that is created by binding off stitches as you go.
Also - the final bind off is fantastic - it's an i-cord bind off that creates this neat rounded edge. It took me forever to bind off this sucker though - having to knit every stitch three times!! I finished it during the superbowl and I think it took me a full hour just bind off!
It has definitely wet my appetite for more lace. I'm trying to finish up some little projects I have lying around before I start another lace project - but it's hard!
Don't you just love my wind blown hair in this shot - it was sooooo windy during this photoshoot! This is one of the only shots my hair isnt totally hiding my face!
Overall it was a very quick knit. I think I finished it in about a week. I highly recommend it!
19 comments:
that is beautiful! and you spun the yarn!! wow!!!!!!!
The last photo is very glam! I love the shawl! And how special that it's from your own handspun.
I've been itching to start a lace project too and seeing this is making it worse.
It is just gorgeous! I'm sure your mom will just love it!
That's beautiful. I aspire to do lace, but so far, I can't manage to keep count of the stitches.
Very nice! It's gratifying to knit from your own handspun, isn't it? I hope your mom liked it!
It's stunning! Very cool that it's with your own handspun too, and you are looking fabulous!
Really lovely! I'm totally impressed that it's your own handspun, too. Lucky mom!
Absolutely beautiful.
So pretty! I LOVE it!
Jolene
what a fabulous knit, Jody! and with your own handspun? an absolute treasure. your mother is one lucky lady!
you look great :)
This is absolutely fabulous. I love it. Your yarn is as amazing as your shawl by the way. I think these photos are really good too. Very crisp and detailed.
beautiful shawl! I also love the stunning blue color. So nice. I knitted this shawl a while back... it was an enjoyable knit. Sort of 'modern' lace. My all-time favorite shawl to knit (so far) has been the diamond fantasy shawl. Have you knitted it? If not, you should!
rofl --- I'm tired. It's late.
I meant to say have you knit the lotus blossom shawl?
LoL time for bed.
Lovely shawl! Lace can be quite addictive.
What a lucky mom you have.
Dyed, spun and knit with love from a daughter to her Mother.
::sigh::
That is beautiful! I adore the colour!
Very nice work.
I just love your blog, so much creativity,
I'm always so intimitated by big lace projects. Very pretty!
One word - GORGEOUS!!!!
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