Happy dancing!

Feb13

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.

66 thoughts on “Happy dancing!”

  8. Wow. 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.

  23. Absolutely 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.

  35. Absolutely 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)

  38. You’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!

  39. OMG!!!! 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!!!!

  49. Hi Donna, This is a masterpiece! I would be terrified to put any dye near it, I love it just as it is. Bravo!

  50. Agree 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.

  51. holy 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!

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