Last night, after dinner, I put the shawl in the sink for a soak, got out the blocking wires and the pins, cleared a big floor space in the loft, and got to work blocking. And it's done:
Pattern: Flower Basket Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark for Fiber TrendsYarn: Misti Alpaca Lace (100% baby alpaca), color 7120, approximately 69 grams/603 yards
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) 32" Addi Turbo circs
Started/Completed: August 3/August 18
Dimensions: 73" across, 41" deep at center point
In the end, I was concerned about running out of yarn, so I did a total of 16 repeats of the main body chart in addition to the edging charts. I then blocked this shawl severely, restretching it several times. For the first time, I used blocking wires to hold all the points along the side, and I'm quite pleased with the results.
So, my wedding knitting is now done -- and for the record, the shawl was finished two weeks before the wedding, and I didn't stop knitting socks in the interim.
I'll leave you with some other shots of the shawl, with my apologies for the lack of natural light. We had a perfect day yesterday, but today it's overcast and rainy, so I was forced to take only indoor shots. Enjoy!
18 comments:
It looks beautiful! Something blue... :)
Gorgeous! I can finally see the little flower baskets.
bee-you-tee-full! I love it so much, and you'll be so happy to wear it on your wedding day!
Here's sending some good wishes for a wonderful wedding in two weeks!!!
It looks great and good for you, getting it done two weeks before the wedding.
I knew you'd get it done in time! ;)
AWESOME! It is incredibly gorgeous. I can't wait to see it on you w/your wedding dress.
As lovely as it is, I am sure you will totally outshine it on your wedding day. You did a great job, wear it well and for many, many happy years!
You are one amazing Knitter!!
One of these days, you'll have to explain the blocking wires to me. I just don't "get it".
It is absolutely stunning!!!
Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Great job. I did one of her patterns and they are so well written. I love her!!!
Amazing! It is gorgeous.!
Your wedding shawl is so elegant and beautiful - I sure hope we are going to get a real wedding photo!!
(and a big congratulations for getting it done 2 weeks early!!)
Absolutely beautiful! I really must learn how to knit myself a shawl!
So much awsum!
You will look absolutely gorgeous on your wedding day. Can't wait to see photos.
I just can't find the right word to describe how beautiful that is. I'm so impressed that you finished it in time. Did you sleep?
STUN-NING! .. GOR-GEE-OUS!
I can't wait to see it in your wedding photos.
So beautiful! Good job!
Gorgeous shawl! It will be so great to look at your wedding photos and see this contribution!
Congratulations on your wedding.
Your shawl is beautiful.
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