Thanks for the short sabbatical. What can I say, the gorgeous weather had us outside nearly non-stop for the past week. I couldn't bear to walk away and blog and make things. I'm a real person, in the end, not a superhero blogger. And I'm okay with that.
Remember when I whipped up a feat of epic proportions? And I took no pictures? I finished that shawl in a few hours, all told.
When I gifted it to her, she immediately asked for one in black - I bought the yarn days later and started. And put it down. And started again. Let's just say lots of things just kept coming up, but I worked on it off and on since the commission.
Well those of you who follow on Facebook know that I was blocking something a few days ago...and those of you who follow me here on the blog know I was really fighting to finish this thing.
This is it, pre-blocking. |
And in the process of blocking. much nicer. |
I really like the lace. |
Ready for it?
With the silver sparkly and it's beautiful shape, I really think it'll be a pretty holiday item for her.
While the blocking helped, the lace still isn't as spread out as I hoped on the final product, but I still love it.
I made it using the fabulous pattern from Doris Chan, the All Shawl. You know what's even better? It's a free pattern. And a great pattern too. Easy to follow, great diagrams, different variations. I've been really happy with both shawls I've made using it.
If you need to make a shawl, try the pattern out. The mesh part gets a little dull to make, but once you get to the lace it picks up.
Have a great and beautiful day everyone!
Jess
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