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azknitter
Honorary Angel
5539 Posts |
 Posted - 09/17/2006 : 2:46:13 PM
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I haven't done much lace, but thanks to Milinda [**] a certain someone has enabled inspired me to try some. I chose to start with something very simple like this shawl
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=9876231&uid=4750272&members=1
It was boring er...easy and now at least...I can say I have my neighbor's Christmas present out of the way!
I made it using Reynold's Utopia sportweight in a color I found was discontinued...so I held my breath right down to the last 10" of yarn left as I finished. Whew!
Trish
*P.S. pattern here... http://www.woolywest.com/notebook_shawl.html |
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joym624
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2006 : 2:49:45 PM
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Love it Trish. I love how drapey yours is. I wear mine all the time. It is one of my favorite shawls. Wonderful work Trish!
Joy
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rather be knitting
Seriously Hooked
USA
954 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2006 : 2:56:18 PM
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| Your shawl is lovely. I hadn't realized this pattern had such a nice edging. It's going back on my "to do" list. thanks -- claire |
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Milinda
Permanent Resident
USA
3816 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2006 : 4:07:24 PM
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Okay. I started mine first and you finished already! [**] Really pretty and I think I like it in a lighter color than what I'm doing mine in. LOVE the pin!
I like this pattern. It is perfect for waiting at doctor's offices, working on when you're tired and can't focus on more, perfect in-the-car knitting or in front of the TV. Great way to get your feet wet in lace, too.
M L
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glccafar
Seriously Hooked
825 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2006 : 4:15:51 PM
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| I really like this a lot. Your picture is much more flattering to the pattern than the "offical" one. |
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probablyjane
Permanent Resident
United Kingdom
1227 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2006 : 5:08:42 PM
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I've made one of these as well in Jo Sharp Aran Tweed which has made a very cosy winter shawl. It has been my after work when my brain is fried project. As the lace edging is a simple Shetland pick up , I am making another one and planning to add a more complex edging to it to make it a bit more of a challenge for the weekends when I'm looking for more than something to wind down with.
I think the reason I have so many projects on the go is that I refuse to be bored by my knitting so juggle the simple and complex according to how alert I am. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
YOur version is very beautiful Trish.
Jane
'I am the milkman of human kindness - I will leave an extra pint' Billy Bragg
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AngieSue
Permanent Resident
USA
1606 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2006 : 5:36:09 PM
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Trish, your shawl is very pretty. I just finished my Truly Tasha last week. I used Colorado Yarn Knitaly in a muted dark plum. I chose the superwash wool so my grandmother will be able to wash the wrap with her regular clothes. It was a very easy knit but the resulting shawl is very pretty with the edging.
Angie
My pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26414328@N00/ |
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Irish350
Chatty Knitter
USA
321 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 06:21:48 AM
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I have made two of these for my MIL. It is one of my favorite edgings. I also used this edging on a pinwheel baby blanket.
Maureen
http://irishknits.blogspot.com |
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maribelaprn
Permanent Resident
USA
2033 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 06:38:26 AM
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Very nice, Trish! I've looked at this shawl and haven't ventured into making it as the photos on Nancy's site didn't appeal to me. Yours is lovely and has inspired me to haul out some of that Knitaly in my stash and make one!
Mari
2006 shawls/throws completed: 18
2006 socks completed: 8
WIP: Hearts baby blanket from Fiber Trends
My blog: http://maribelaprn.blogspot.com/
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kknitter
Gabber Extraordinaire
407 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 06:51:23 AM
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Oh my gosh, I've never been interested in really making this shawl until I saw your picture! It's back on my list now. I think I have some light colored Malabrigo that I could use on it...
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Ditzy Girl
Permanent Resident
USA
4718 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 07:10:03 AM
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It mighta been boring, but you did a wonderful job and it is lovely.
Zola, Seattle, Wash.
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azknitter
Honorary Angel
5539 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 09:23:26 AM
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Thank you everyone! You kind words will help me move on to more challenging lace projects.
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bfaye
Seriously Hooked
USA
721 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 09:55:19 AM
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Trish,
Your version of Tasha Tudor's shawl is beautiful. I have looked at this pattern several times, but like the others, it didn't appeal, but yours changed my mind. I'm a fan of Tasha Tudor and love her books and illustrations. Now her shawl is on my list of projects. Thanks.
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gwtreece
Permanent Resident
USA
7254 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 10:25:29 AM
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Love it.
Wanda
My Blog
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damadedax
Warming Up
57 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 10:39:00 AM
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I love the shawl. You do it much more justice than the pattern picture. I also like the pink/purple vest. It looks like it's been knit from side to side. What pattern did you use?
Ingrid
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Milinda
Permanent Resident
USA
3816 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 11:05:23 AM
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Originally posted by kknitter
Oh my gosh, I've never been interested in really making this shawl until I saw your picture! It's back on my list now. I think I have some light colored Malabrigo that I could use on it...
~KKnitter's Blog
Malabrigo is a fabulous choice, but definitely go with a lighter shade/colorway. I wish I had, after seeing Trish's!
M L
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azknitter
Honorary Angel
5539 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 4:14:48 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by damadedax
I love the shawl. You do it much more justice than the pattern picture. I also like the pink/purple vest. It looks like it's been knit from side to side. What pattern did you use?
Ingrid
Anchored down in Anchorage
Thanks Ingrid, I made that vest from this pattern...
http://www.ample-knitters.com/mid-xpress.html
It's very, very easy to make and size up or down and best of all the pattern is free. I added about 6" in length to my vest with no problem at all.
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dschmidt
Permanent Resident
3928 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 4:40:23 PM
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Fantastic shawl. Thank you for posting the pics.
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damadedax
Warming Up
57 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 8:07:26 PM
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Trish--thanks so much for the link. This is great. A great way to use up my odds and ends.
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tiennie
Warming Up
USA
70 Posts |
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calmmom
Gabber Extraordinaire
533 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2006 : 06:50:40 AM
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Trish, your shawl is lovely and very inspiring! This pattern has been on my wish list for awhile.
I noticed that the pattern calls for heavy worsted -- would you say that yours is a similar weight? How about others? Have you used lighter weights? Thanks! |
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