My favorite FO of 2006 had to remain a secret because it wasn't yet gifted. FINALLY it has reached its destination, the
Elinoire. This is the
Forest Canopy Shoulder Shawl by the incredibly talented Susan Pierce Lawrence. I love her beautifully-written patterns. This was easy and fun, and I really learned a lot about lace. It's knitted on
Sundara's sock yarn (this was Petals Club yarn for I think September, and absolutely gorgeous). I was able to do about three extra repeats, but though it's longer than specified, it's about the same width. (I think this is because the yarn's finer than that suggested.)
Here are some photos of it before and after blocking:
As you can see, blocking made autumn leaves start to fall. Just like in the song. It also turned grass into moss! Told ya that blocking is magical.
And here it is in the wind:
And on the back of Elinoire, where it belongs (though this photo fisheyed, and hence distorts the lovely Elinoire's body unfairly, so please just look at the shawl!):
Just wait until you see what she gave me!! Pictures tomorrow. I had dilated eyes during daylight hours today (eye exam) and couldn't take a photo :-( and her gift deserves natural light.
As you can see, blocking made autumn leaves start to fall. Just like in the song. It also turned grass into moss! Told ya that blocking is magical.
8 comments:
That shawl is beautiful. I have yet to even start some lace, let alone finish one. Maybe this summer. We'll see.
Very pretty!
Oooh, it looks so pretty! No wonder it's your favorite FO of the year, and in beautiful Sundara yarn as well.
The shawl is gorgeous! Elinoire must be a really good friend to warrant such a fantastic gift.
beautiful!!
I swear, you really must not sleep! It is gorgeous, just gorgeous. Did I mention that my birthday is in July (hehehehe).
Oh goodness, it's absolutely gorgeous. What a perfect color and what an amazing job you did. I'm ever so jealous.
Wow, that turned out beautiful! Perfect color for her and I love the pattern.
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