February 13, 2008
Happy dancing!
Much dancing of the happy variety has been happening.
The Shetland Shawl is done, done, done.
Unblocked.
Blocking.
Blocked!
Blocked! Blocked! Blocked! That spells finished!
I also think that now that it's blocked, the dyelot differences are not especially obvious, so I'm not sure I'm going to dye it. In some of the close up pictures you can see it, but I'll show it to a few people and see what they think in person before I make a definite decision.
Here's a better picture of the whole shawl.
It's big, but not enormous. Finished size is a bit under 140cm (54"), which is exactly what the pattern said. Here's some detail shots.
Specs:
Pattern: Shetland Shawl, by Hazel Carter from A Gathering of Lace
Yarn: Jamieson and Smith 1ply cobweb in White, 8 balls (200g, not the 140g recommended in the pattern!)
Needles: 2.5mm Addi Lace circs.
Time taken: 10 months, from start to finish with a generous amount of hibernation in the middle.
Sense of Satisfaction: Priceless.
Comments
I told you you could!
Posted by: amanda j at February 13, 2008 05:23 PMWow, that is extraordinarily gorgeous! I mean... there are no words for how beautiful this is. :)
Posted by: Krystal at February 13, 2008 06:09 PMYou deserve a happy parade! It's lovely Donna!
Posted by: Debi at February 13, 2008 06:09 PMOh my. Donna. It's stunning.
Posted by: bells at February 13, 2008 06:14 PMOh my god, Donna! This is just amazingly beautiful!!!
Way to go!!!
w00t! it's gorgeous and i think you could consider the dye-lots a design feature. now go have a round of daquiris :) discipline pays off!
Posted by: happy spider at February 13, 2008 06:46 PMWow. Wow, wow, wow! Looks like alot of work.. Really impressive! I agree that the dyelot difference can be a feature of this pattern. In fact it makes it even more interesting, IMHO.
Posted by: Kessa at February 13, 2008 07:43 PMOh wow! That looks amazing, Donna! So. Beautiful.
Posted by: claudine at February 13, 2008 07:57 PMBravo! It's so gorgeous, Donna.
Posted by: Marina at February 13, 2008 09:08 PMI don't know how you do it - you are amazing. It's gorgeous and wishing you lots of luck for the comp.
Posted by: Janette at February 13, 2008 09:13 PMIt's perfect! I can't wait to hear how it won everything at the Easter Show!
Posted by: Andrea at February 13, 2008 09:55 PMthat is so gorgeous Donna - you make my day! (or rather, you will tomorrow...)
Posted by: Nat at February 13, 2008 10:14 PMWow, totally gorgeous -- well done!!
Posted by: Dave at February 13, 2008 11:08 PMHOw gorgeous is it totally gorgeous cant wait to see how it goes in the show.
Posted by: metal and knit at February 13, 2008 11:21 PMJust beautiful Donna!
Posted by: wendy g at February 13, 2008 11:31 PMPriceless!! is right. And beautiful shawl, too.
Posted by: Chery at February 13, 2008 11:40 PMthats beautiful Donna... is always amazes me when ppl do lace...
Posted by: Vicki at February 13, 2008 11:53 PMSimply Stunning. Really.
Posted by: Jean at February 13, 2008 11:54 PMOh, I hope you don't have to dye it. It's gorgeous just as it is! I'll be interested to hear what those that see it in person think.
Posted by: Wool Winder at February 14, 2008 12:10 AMCongratulations, Donna, on a spectacular effort. You are sure to win with this beautiful shawl.
Posted by: Elizabeth Summons at February 14, 2008 12:27 AMIt's just stunning! Beautiful knitting Donna!
Posted by: Karen at February 14, 2008 12:59 AMAbsolutely gorgeous. I think I may be jealous.... I know I could knit that, but I don't think the short person will let me right now. Sigh.
Posted by: Cathy at February 14, 2008 01:06 AMUnbelievabley GORGEOUS!!
Posted by: margene at February 14, 2008 01:33 AMWow!! You rock! It is so beautiful now that it is blocked. How does it feel to create an heirloom?
Posted by: becky c. at February 14, 2008 02:00 AMAbsolutely beautiful
Posted by: Agneta at February 14, 2008 03:28 AMAbsolutely beautiful
Posted by: Agneta at February 14, 2008 03:28 AMWOW! You have inspired me to try some lace. You have to be so happy its "done, done, done"! Good luck!
Posted by: Stacy at February 14, 2008 04:09 AMWow, that's beautiful!
Posted by: Miss T at February 14, 2008 06:12 AMBee-yoo-tee-full!!
And to think I actually got to touch it in it's early days!
Congratulations on a job well done.
Posted by: Lynne at February 14, 2008 07:33 AMIt is gorgeous Donna. I think your speciality is lacework. Now you can knit whatever you want to.
Posted by: Sue at February 14, 2008 08:06 AMPriceless is the perfect description Donna - congratulations, it is simply amazing!
Posted by: Rose Red at February 14, 2008 08:23 AMbeautiful!!
Posted by: kathleen at February 14, 2008 09:55 AMAbsolutely Stunning. Good luck with the show. I noticed that there is a rabbit show as well. Does Twinkie have a competitive side. (Not for food Twink)
Posted by: Karen at February 14, 2008 10:30 AMOh Donna, it's beautiful.
Posted by: Suzanne at February 14, 2008 10:49 AMThis is most definitely an heirloom! Stunning. I dips me lid to you. Absolutely amazing. Well done!!!
Posted by: Terri at February 14, 2008 11:32 AMYou've just blown ALL the competition at the Royal out of the water - I'm thinking best in show. I wasn't thinking of going to the show this year but it will be worth the price of admission just to see that ribbon on your work!
Posted by: Meg at February 14, 2008 12:49 PMOMG!!!! I am Speechless!!! It's soooo beautiful and gorgeous!!!!! This is one of the prettiest knitted thing I've ever seen!!! Hand knitted!!! You are one talented knitter!!!!
Posted by: Michelle at February 14, 2008 01:08 PMnow that must have felt satisfying. it's gorgeous!
Posted by: karyn at February 14, 2008 01:21 PMWOW. WOW. WOW. When can I visit it? I mean you.
Posted by: Ailsa at February 14, 2008 01:33 PMCongratulations. Absolutely stunning. Good luck at the Show.
Posted by: SallyO at February 14, 2008 03:05 PMWhat a mammoth effort!! It looks gorgeous, and you have out so much work into it.
Posted by: 2paw at February 14, 2008 04:53 PM~~~~~WOW~~~~~
Posted by: Rachael at February 14, 2008 07:11 PMAMAZING
Posted by: Rachel at February 14, 2008 08:48 PMGORGEOUS!
NOW I want to knit one. Why are your pictures so much better than the book???
Posted by: Helen at February 15, 2008 01:58 AMJust lovely!
Posted by: DKM at February 15, 2008 04:11 AMIt's Beautiful. Wow.
Posted by: Sue at February 15, 2008 04:56 AMHi Donna, This is a masterpiece! I would be terrified to put any dye near it, I love it just as it is. Bravo!
Posted by: Lea at February 15, 2008 07:58 AMAgree with you it's priceless & I am speechless. It's a work of art! I can't see the color difference as I think after blocking, the color is lighter as it stretches.
Posted by: Ann at February 15, 2008 09:23 AMholy mary mother of god. i will be at the show doing dog stuff and i am going to drag all my doggie friends there to show them this amazing thing and to bask in its reflected glory. congratulations!
Posted by: kms at February 15, 2008 05:28 PMTotally gorgeous!
Posted by: Madame Purl at February 16, 2008 01:54 AMWow! It's just beautiful!
Posted by: Octopus Knits at February 16, 2008 04:35 AMFriggin' impressive.
Posted by: Morticcia at February 16, 2008 05:29 AMWow! Gor. Geous!
Posted by: Marlena at February 16, 2008 06:58 AMBeautiful!
Posted by: Janet at February 16, 2008 06:58 AMIt's stunning Donna, you did an amazing job =)
Posted by: Kylie at February 16, 2008 12:07 PMOh wow, Donna! It's absolutely beautiful! Awesome knitting!
Posted by: Michelle at February 17, 2008 12:20 AMWOW!!~~~~~ I mean...WOOOOOW!!!
Posted by: Mira at February 17, 2008 12:26 AMI love it! Absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: Meaghan at February 18, 2008 12:12 PMI love it! Absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: Meaghan at February 18, 2008 12:12 PMStunning! The pattern has so much detail. You give me inspiration to keep trying on my lace scarf.
Posted by: KSee at February 19, 2008 07:24 AMperfect, I'm rather in awe of your skills and tenacity.
Posted by: gemma at February 20, 2008 04:04 PMOh beautiful!! I'm still trying to get my stole finished!!
Posted by: Lien at February 20, 2008 07:26 PMAn amazing piece of work! I bow down before your knitterly prowess.
Posted by: Michelle at February 24, 2008 04:09 PMOh wow. I haven't visited in a while, and so I'm late in commenting... but wow. I'm speechless!!!
Posted by: Jejune at February 27, 2008 07:53 AM
Is, sigh, lovely.
Posted by: Donyale Grant at February 13, 2008 04:50 PM