September 05, 2006
Sarah's Wedding Shawl
The shawl is finished. I had hoped to show you photos of the bride modelling the shawl, but the final dress fitting has been postponed until next week. In the meantime, here I am in Sarah's shawl:
The shawl was knit to my own design (thank you Barbara Walker!) on a 3.25 mm needle, and used about one and one half skeins of Suri Elegance, 100% alpaca. When I tried the shawl on before blocking, it felt a bit scratchy, so I gave it a good soak in hot water with hair conditioner before blocking. That seems to have worked because it feels nice and soft now.
I have Hyrna Hergobar from the Three Cornered and Long Shawls book on the needles now, and have also cast on Starmore's Fern. I don't know how Fern will work out. I did a gauge swatch, and I am actually a bit under gauge. From the few inches I have done on the back of the sweater, however, it looks like it will be too big. Way too big.
Posted by Melanie at September 5, 2006 12:37 AMoh melanie, that is just beautiful! can't wait to see wedding photos with your shawl :-)
how big is your fern?
Mel, that is "ohmigawad" gorgeous. Your own design? I'm flabbergasted. Truly amazing!
Posted by: Sam on September 5, 2006 02:26 AM"ohmigawad"? Now I understand why your films are so difficult to understand in original audio band. The shawl is beautiful!
Posted by: fleur on September 5, 2006 03:17 AMGorgeous, totally gorgeous.
Whoa. That is gorgeous. I love the pattern you chose, it's interesting and uncommon.
Posted by: CarolineF on September 5, 2006 07:50 AMMel...your DIL-to-be will know how much you love her and treasure her as an addition to your family. What a truly meaningful gift, of time and creativity and how wonderful for your son to have chosen a girl that would appreciate such a gift. Her foot fits into the glass slipper, I'd say. She is a lucky girl. What a treasure.
Posted by: Lisa S on September 5, 2006 07:51 AMAh, well done! It's lovely.
Posted by: Janice in GA on September 5, 2006 08:21 AMMel, WOW. It's stunning--and you've created an heirloom. What a wonderful mil you are. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us.
Posted by: Joanne on September 5, 2006 08:36 AMThis is absolutely beautiful Mel!
Posted by: Hope on September 5, 2006 08:37 AMBeautiful shawl! What a wonderful gift for the bride.
Posted by: Monica on September 5, 2006 11:15 AMWow! That is just so stunning, Mel! Lovely, lovely. You are an amazing MIL! :)
Posted by: Rosemary on September 5, 2006 12:12 PMLovely. It looks so light and airy.
Posted by: Jessica on September 5, 2006 12:31 PMGorgeous, gorgeous shawl. My very best wishes to the bride and groom.
Posted by: Angela on September 5, 2006 12:47 PMWOW, Mel. That is absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Hollyo on September 5, 2006 12:58 PMIt is ABSOLUTELY breath taking!! What a truly special present for a bride. She will have the specialness of the day...and you...all wrapped around her.
Posted by: SheilaE on September 5, 2006 03:01 PMShe'll look gorgeous in it Mel, it's truly beautiful.
Posted by: Lara on September 5, 2006 05:47 PMoh that is really lovely! i have often admired that stitch in photographs and wonered how it looks knitted up. thank you!
Posted by: anne on September 5, 2006 10:39 PMJust gorgeous Mel! What a lucky bride, a great mil and she knits for her to boot!
June
Posted by: June P on September 6, 2006 01:10 PMGorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! The visual movement of the lace pattern is stunning.
Posted by: toni on September 6, 2006 02:16 PMOh my... that pattern needs to be published. I'm sure Barbara would approve.
Posted by: Madame Purl on September 7, 2006 01:02 AMOh my, this is absolutely gorgeous, a true piece of art! I love the unique pattern! Beautiful!
Posted by: Dipsy D on September 7, 2006 04:26 AMmel, that is beautiful! good job.
Posted by: marti on September 7, 2006 02:13 PMMel, Sarah is a lucky girl and I'm sure she must know that you are the best mother-in-law ever! I love how the shawl's lace pattern is reminiscent of a double wedding ring quilt. Truly beautiful and a wonderful labor of love for a special day. Can't wait to see the wedding photos!
Posted by: Denise on September 7, 2006 11:58 PMoooooohhhhh! What a great wedding shawl. I would write something else, but I'm struck dumb!
Posted by: Carol on September 10, 2006 12:50 PMSarah's shawl leaves me completely speechless. It is breathtakingly beautiful! Love the photos, too; the ones of you wearing it and also the one draped around the bench. That Suri alpaca is luscious stuff so it must feel, as well as, look wonderful, too.
Posted by: Vicki on September 10, 2006 04:20 PMThat is absolutely stunning! Any chance you'd consider publishing the pattern?
Posted by: Lolly on September 11, 2006 08:25 PM