before and after
I blocked the sheep shawl the other day.
It got huge!
Before:
After:
A lot of people said when they saw the unblocked picture that it hardly needed blocking, and so did I, but now that I see the difference, it's amazing! The Zephyr is just awesome to work with, I was afraid that the washing as blocking would take away it's sheen, but if anything it got even better.
Modeled:
(not the best picture, but the best I could do with a tripod and a 10 second lead.)
I can't wait to give this to Monica.
It's a good thing that may is right around the corner!
Up next, the wedding veil shawl.
I have a little started on it right now, and it looks rather un-assuming, but I'm hoping that it transforms as beautifully as the sheep shawl did. I'm only knitting it in merino lace weight though. But it feels like it has a lot of stretch to it, and it's buttery soft and cozy.
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Abigail
http://akittenknits.blogspot.com/
It got huge!
Before:
After:
A lot of people said when they saw the unblocked picture that it hardly needed blocking, and so did I, but now that I see the difference, it's amazing! The Zephyr is just awesome to work with, I was afraid that the washing as blocking would take away it's sheen, but if anything it got even better.
Modeled:
(not the best picture, but the best I could do with a tripod and a 10 second lead.)
I can't wait to give this to Monica.
It's a good thing that may is right around the corner!
Up next, the wedding veil shawl.
I have a little started on it right now, and it looks rather un-assuming, but I'm hoping that it transforms as beautifully as the sheep shawl did. I'm only knitting it in merino lace weight though. But it feels like it has a lot of stretch to it, and it's buttery soft and cozy.
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Abigail
http://akittenknits.blogspot.com/
posted by Abigail at 8:29 AM
5 Comments:
That's a beautiful shawl. I bet you're pleased with it. The wedding veil shawl is looking lovely too.
WOW it looks great. I am surprised also about how much blocking affects the shawls. I will be eager to see the wedding veil shawl as well.
I love really big shawls like that. And it looks fantastic, too. Well done!
thanks!
this really was an incredibly fun knit!
Beautiful! The blocking did make an incredible difference. Congratulations on a job well done!
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