the oh-so-flattering back viewI originally started this project in July 2007, but I wasn't happy with how it was progressing so I ripped it out and restarted in in November 2007.
Progress as of 11/21/07The initial appearance of the shawl was, as Mrs. G pointed out, not unlike that of a stingray.
Note: Provided for comparison purposes only.
This is not an actual shawl image
(image from Google images)
As the shawl progressed and the stitch count grew (this shawl pattern starts from the bottom point) it was difficult to determine that any progress was being made since the total size of the shawl never seemed to change. I started placing a pin to mark my progress at the end of each week.
Some weeks showed more progress than others.The closely spaced pins represent the hectic weeks of mid-December
The Leaf Lace Shawl has an easy and easily memorized lace pattern and a good choice, I think, for a first time lace knitter. Unfortunately, my choice of a fairly fine yarn and small needles meant nearly 10 additional chart repeats in order to get the size I wanted.
(an excellent use for that newly spare bedroom)
Blocking closeup
Finished!
Mr. CPA took several 'FO' photos that actually show me smiling, but as luck would have it those shots did not turn out for one reason or another (as judged by me). So the official FO shot is the one of me looking mildly amused. (a totaly fortuitous shot that managed to slip in between the usual photos of me in mid-sentance, with a goofy closed-eye smile or enhanced with blurry arm movements).
28 comments:
Gorgeous! Te color is lovely!
I am up to about 400 sts per row on my North Roe shawl and it is driving me buggy. I can't imagine over 600!
I love the arty pictures like the lunar landscape and the blocking close-up.
That is lovely! And it is so nice to see a photo of you (and that damp, gray Washington weather!)
Mmmmm, am craving lace!
That turned out so pretty! Enjoy it!
this shawl is even more gorgeous in person.
i am surprised though that Mr. CPA managed even one shot of you where you are not a blur of motion!
Love, love, love it! Up close it was even purtier!
You have flowers coming up???
it is truly stunning!
Just beautiful!
Your shawl is stunning. I love every Leaf Lace I see but yours in green is my favorite. And jewels, too! Perfection.
Really, really lovely! You did a fabulous job on the shawl. Great idea to put pins to prove your weekly progress--those large projects do seem to stay the same size after a point!
I love all of your pictures, too! Nice to see a picture of you, looking all cozy-like in your new beautiful shawl. :)
That's purely lovely, Denise!
gorgeous!!!!!!
Pretty, pretty shawl. I love this particular EAC pattern. It's such a relaxing lace pattern to knit. Nice job.
Peggy
Your shawl is beautiful! You did an awesome job on it.
Wow. It looks great on you! It's also the perfect Denise color and size, you knew just when to stop! Mostly, I'm impressed by your sheer persistence. I would have given up already! (I've mentioned you on my blog, btw, because you are such a good knitter..:)
Beautiful!
You're back! The stingray is so beautiful. And really, could you be any cuter? Mr. CPA is a lucky man.
Oh, wow! That is beautiful! Nice job!!! I also love the picture. My only concern is that there is all that green stuff in the background. What is that??? All we have is piles 'n piles of snow...
But I was only distracted for a minute and then I went right back to looking at the pretty shawl!
Very beautiful. It looks so soft and cuddly.
Good job!
I love everything about your Leaf Lace shawl, from the colour to the beads to how beautiful it looks done on teensy needles. Beautifully done!
Gorgeous! It's truly stunning! :)
Hey, have you lost some weight recently? I swear it looks like you have since the last photo Mr. CPA took of you in the hospital. Could have been camera angle too. Hope that didn't offend, but you look just beautiful. *grins*
Very lovely and beautiful shades of green. :)
Having personally seen this lovely item in real life, I can attest to its loveliness. Congratulations on yet another gorgeous piece of knitting!
Pretty darn cute. Oh and the shawl is beautiful, too.
As usual, I am late to the party, but oh, Denise, how very, very lovely!! You should be very proud!
June
some people are more creative that others,as a football player Rosie Greer once knitting hepls me calm down and gives me peace.You are as freative as that gentile gieant was.
That is seriously gorgeous!
Hey, I think I know that shawl! HEY-I think I know this person!-LOL! Denise-it was so good meeting you and spending time with you and Lara-wish I could've have spread myself around better! AWESOME shawl!
Leslie
Beautiful shawl! The yarn is gorgeous, with lots of colors going on but not too much. The beading makes it really special.
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