…is human. To be able to pick it up, divine. Dropping stitches in lace and then not being able to see it had been one of my biggest fears (before I had my daughter). But not anymore… Not only did I knit this thing in 10 days but I also corrected a mistake without having to run a safety (or freaking out) I just “read” my knitting, referred to the chart and I saw where I went wrong. I feel so fantastic right now.
Here’s Ishbel…(thank you Carolyn for your excellent photography skills, while holding my babe, no less)
Pattern: Ishbel by Ysolda (she is an amazing designer)
Yarn: Skinny Bugga, by Sanguine Gryphon, colorway “Sharpshooter Leafhopper”, about 1/2 a skein (so about 225 yards approximately)
Needles: #6
Notes: No modifications at all. I knit as I was told. The only thing I would do different is block it bigger. I was in to much of a hurry to see it finished.
I can so understand why people have knit more than one of these. I loved every stitch, the yarn and the pattern.
I asked for blocking advice from knitters who’ve made this and other shawls… (I’m a complete shawl novice). And according to what was said I did everything wrong, except waiting until it was completely dry to move it (thanks Maritza).
There it is on my kitchen table pinned to a towel (Forgive me Michele but those wires were freaking me out).
Obviously it worked out just fine. More than fine if I may say so…
Absolutely beautiful! I like it the way you were wearing it too–sometimes wearing a shawl makes me feel like I’m stumbling b/c it’s under constant adjustment.
It’s VERY beautiful and I agree with Angela, the way you wear it is lovely. Hmmmmm….maybe after a long triathlon season it’s time for me to pick up those needles!!!
And to think I got to see it (and HER!) in person! ’tis truly a compliment to say that your YOs are as good as your cables!
Thanks for a really fun day. And for all the other goodies.
You spoil me!
xoxoxo
It’s gorgeous! Makes me want to start working on one right away myself.
That will be such a great color on you.
I love lace knitting, although rarely wear it. I knit it purely for the pleasure.
Congratulations; it’s beautiful!
Very pretty – love the color!
Pretty, pretty. If you NEED to make another one right away, and it happens to be purple, I’ll be more than happy to model it for you to blog about.
I think your little girl is just about the cutest baby I’ve ever seen. She’s just a little doll. Thank you for sharing photos, they always make me smile.
As soon as I saw your scarf I knew I had to make one too. It’s gorgeous! I bought the pattern immediately and have it started now using Sophie’s Toes yarn. Thanks for showing us your beautiful work.
Shawl? What shawl? Sorry, but I couldn’t see past those amazing boobs!! As Goldilocks would say, “My, what big boobs you have!” The girls are all grown up now….. Seriously, the boobs are great, but the shawl is absolutely amazing. I LOVE it, and I love the way you wear it. Can I ask Santa for one for Christmas?!