 Yarn: Elann.com's Peruvian Uros Aran (50% wool, 50% llama)Needles: size 8 Stitch pattern: Rosebuds from 356 Knitting Stitches a Year My second lace shawl, this one made as a gift for my dear friend Miriam, who loves all things rosy. |
 Lace, of course, is all about the blocking. Before blocking, the shawl resembles nothing so much as a crumpled, wadded mess. |
 I soaked it in the sink for a few minutes, then squeezed it out in a beach towel. Now it's ready to block. |
 For this project, I invested in a set of blocking wires from KnitPicks, which made the whole job much easier. I heartily recommend blocking wires to anyone who wants to knit lace. |
 The lace pattern opened up beautifully, and the shawl grew by several inches. I actually finished this shawl a couple of months ago, but have been holding off on posting until I could present Miriam with her gift. Happy Birthday, dear one! |
Friday, September 07, 2007
Rosebud
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2 comments:
Wow, oh wow! Is that ever lovely. You did a beautiful job.
I remember when this shawl was a baby! How fast they grow up. It's gorgeous.
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