Japanese Lace
There she sits. Done and Blocked. It’s such a relief to have this shawl done!
Now, ideally, it would have had a couple more of the “leaf” repeats before the edge, but considering the size of the finished shawl, it’s just as well I stopped the pattern repeats when I did.
I was lazy about pinning out every crocheted scallop at the edging, but just gave each repeat three pins to hold them in place while they dried, but I’m happy with that. It’s mostly dry now and I think it’s going to look great when it’s unpinned.
I started this shawl, you’ll remember, last May, and knitted it in “Curry”-colored Zephyr lace yarn . . . which hates me. The pattern is from the Japanese “Let’s Knit” Book #11, but doesn’t appear to have a name, just a number. Which is a shame, really–it deserves to have a name.
Of course, since I decided to use fewer repeats, I’m left with almost two complete extra skeins of Curry Zephyr–which, knowing how well we get along, you can imagine I’m very excited about.
But, still . . . done!
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Zephyr hating you or not, that’s spectacular. Beautiful job. So what laceweight do you prefer?
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Absolutely lovely!! Maybe you can swap the Zephyr on Ravelry…
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Beautiful! The color must look lovely on you.
I also was going to suggest a swap on Ravelry. Or maybe a shawl naming contest with the prize being the leftover Zephyr?
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It really is a beauty!! You could call it Bella!
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Oh, it’s beautiful!!
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THAT is SO SO SO incredibly beautiful!!!!!1
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Beautiful! Congrats on finishing :o)
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Wow - utterly awesome undertaking. Congratulations on such a lovely project seen through to completion.
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That is just amazing. Beautiful! I’d be terrified to wear it!
Sherry
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I love it! What a beautiful shawl, you must be so happy to have it done!
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Really gorgeous! I think you should name it since it’s nameless
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Three knitterly things impress me: Handspun wool, steeking, and lace.
I can spin wool, but I’ve never steeked and I’m terrified of lace.
This makes your project not only beautiful, but also totally awesome and intimidating to me. I bow to your talent (and perseverence!).
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That is really beautiful. I have some Zephyr for a scarf. Hope it likes me better.
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Just gorgeous!!
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Beauteous! Zephyr and I get along well, except something about my digicam makes the silk content flare.
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It is exquisite! I can’t wait to see it on you (hint, hint!)
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It looks beautiful! So what’s next on your needles?
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That is just spectacular, even if it is Zephyr!
(I like Zephyr, you can send me all yours!)
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