Blocking is absolute magic. I've heard that countless times in books and on blogs and on lists, and I've seen bunches of before and after photos, but I still wasn't prepared for this --
I am seriously in love with this shawl and its little pointy scallops. The only problem is, now that it's done I've got this weird sense of loss because I won't have it to play with anymore.
The details, in case anyone wants them -- I used 2 skeins of burgundy Knitpicks Gloss and an ancient nylon circular that I grabbed out of the knitting bag because it looked like it was a good size.
I love, love, love this yarn and will be buying more of it as soon as I possibly can. (Still 217 more days of knitting from my stash, but I'd be willing to cheat for this yummy stuff!) I do wish it came in more colors, because I have a feeling I'm going to knit a ton of projects with it.
3 comments:
Your Swallowtail is beautiful Michelle!! I am on the final edging of mine....somehow it has slowed WAY down, but I continue to make little bits of progress.
I agree with you - that Knit Picks Gloss is wonderful!!
Oh my goodness, that I so incredibly gorgeous! I've never knit a lace shawl before, but I'm dying to try. Do you have to use a particular weight of yarn? Also, if you don't mind my asking, about how many yards are in those balls of knitpicks gloss? I'm hoping I have some yarn in the stash that would serve.
Oh my goodness, Michelle! I have a swallowtail shawl in the closet that I think I need to pull out again. Your work is simply amazing. Andrea -http://andreanb.googlepages.com
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