I believe I am finished with making lace shawls for the time being! No place to wear them anyway, right! But I have had an enjoyable, satisfying and challenging time learning to knit lace work! A huge thanks to Laura Nelkin (I've used her patterns) and to Andrea Wong (Portuguese Knitting instructor). Both these ladies have taught me so much...so guess I need to look at some tops/sweaters/etc. to make. At least those I can wear at home - well, I guess I could wear the shawls but Bob would think I've really lost it! I started this pattern,
Clarus, around the beginning of August and finished it on August 31st.
It's a really cool lace pattern...looks a little wobbly but when blocked you'll see the pattern and shape.
Closer look at the pattern
Off the needles and into a warm soak so I can block it. Color is distorted! DUH
Blocking!
I used some older long needles to straighten out the center panel and the neckline area. Laura has really good instructions on blocking her shawls.
ALL FINISHED!
This is the yarn I used.
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There are slight shades of purple, yellow and greens in this yarn.
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Such a pretty pattern. I think knitting is a bit meditative, but wonder if that's the case when attempting an intricate pattern like this? The yarn- wow- so soft and pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh girl, you are a knitting over-achiever!!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely piece. Bet you'll use it in a few months. Also perfect to put across your shoulders in an air-conditioned room.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol