Icarus: The Magic of Blocking!!!

I definitely loved this project, and can't wait to take post-blocking photos! I knew that once I'd gotten the chance to block this shawl, it would drastically different. However, I think I knew that on a purely intellectual level. Once I got Icarus all pinned out, I was quite shocked at the difference. (Just like I am every time I block lace! I really should remember how cool this process is!)

Pre-blocking vs. Blocking:

Yup. It's love.



Cross-posted to Icarus Shawl KAL, and my blog.

Icarus in Progress

Hello All!
I am new to this KAL, and I'm so inspired already by the beautiful shawls I'm seeing. After I finished a Birch Shawl last summer, I went to work on an Icarus Shawl from the 2006 Interweave Knits. It's a lot easier so far, mainly stockinette with some carefully placed YOs. I admire all of you who knit such gorgeous, intricate lace shawls!

I'm at about 20% complete right now, and my rows are ever-increasing! I will not be defeated, though! I'm knitting with Misti Alpaca Laceweight, that just takes my breath away. It is so soft, and lovely to knit with! Often I stop knitting just to feel my work in progress!

I can't wait to be able to share my completed photos with you -- I'd better get knitting!