I've been trying to clear up some of my WIPs in anticipation of MS3, which begins tomorrow. With that in mind, I finished working on and blocked my Seraphim Shawl last night. I know that some people don't think variegated yarns work well with lace, but I think this is one case where that is not true. The very subtly colored yarn worked wonderfully with the design, and I love the result.
Pattern: Seraphim by Miriam Felton
Yarn: Knitpicks Bare Laceweight, dyed by moi
Size: 79.5in wide by 38 in deep
Needles: 3.75mm Knitpicks Options needles
So that's three shawls completed this month. I think that I will be frogging the last shawl that I have OTN, as I'm finding the pattern not interesting enough. Slogging through all the stockinette on this one was a beast. The shaped triangle shawl is not stockinette, but it is a four-stitch repeat for approx 110 rows, and that is totally not interesting to me right now.
I'm amazed that I've managed to avoid buying any yarn this summer. I even had what I needed for MS3 on hand. I DO go and look though. I just manage to navigate away from the page before temptation gets to me.
Ta for now.
Ebony
12 comments:
Congratulations Ebony! The shawl is lovely. I think variegated yarns work great on lace projects. They add an extra layer of texture and detail.
What a stunning shawl.
It's BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks!
I've just been 'listening' to this conversation on the laceknitters list, and I think in this pattern the yarn works.
love love love the shawl! I am inspired to try one. I agree, the yarn worked well and looks great.
It IS beautiful! Love the crimson color! ;o)
I think its beautiful. You did a wonderful job!
That is gorgeous! I've never tried knitting anything with a gauge that small... my own personal fear! But you did a fabulous job!
Your shawl is just amazing! I would love to know how you dyed the yarn. I think you just gave me the confidence to start the Candle Flame shawl on the Knit Picks website.
Your shawl is great. What kind of dye did you use? I have some Knit Picks Bares in sock and lace weight. Not sure where to go with it, kool aid or acid dye.
Absolutely fabulous.You do beautiful work.
This is georgous!
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