When I wrap it around, I do still wish it was a little larger...just a bit.
Pre blocked it measured 25" from bottom point to top edge, 48" across the top edge, and 34" measured along the side. (the pattern says 32", 56" and 40" but when I got gauge with us#7 the stitches were too loose. When stretched for blocking I doubt you would be able to tell between yo's and stitches. So I knit on the #6's)
After blocking, it measures 30"from bottom point to top edge,65"across the top, 43"measured along one side.
Started: July 22, 2005
Finished: August 10, 2005
Yarn: Blackberry ridge lace weight Silk/wool blend in Deep Red
I really like this yarn. It knit beautifully, feels wonderful (softened up after washing). It bled a little, nothing that I would worry about at all. Slight colour in the water. I love the colour of this red.
Pattern: Ene's Scarf from "Scarfstyle" Interweave Press.
Adjustments: None really, besides my gauge being off for a tighter stitch. I did a full wash and block as per your suggestions instead of the damp towel over the blocked knit. I think you need a full wash for this baby.
All in all, it was definitely worth the trouble it gave me in the beginning. I will be making another one of these...most likely in the new year for Mom's bday?!
28 comments:
I'm floored by the beauty! You did such a great job with that scarf/shawl, and the color looks lovely on you. Divine!
AMAZING!!! I love it. The color is perfectly suited to you.
That is so amazing. So gorgeous and lovely! That color red is perfect. Seriously, I'm so impressed. I hope you gloat for days about this one.
so so so pretty! I love everything about it. Great job!
Beautiful! The color is just lovely. Seeing everyone's lace projects this summer wants me to start making some shawls too!
Yes, a beautiful red. Bellissima!
Your Ene turned out gorgeous!! That color looks great on you!
crazy! you are such a fast knitter. it looks so beautiful!
Beautiful! Beautiful. Awesome job.
Adele
that is absolutely gorgeous! the colour is so beautiful and now i just want to finish mine straight away!
congrats on a job brilliantly done!
Oh, that is so beautiful, and it just suits you to a "T".
Gorgeous! How many skeins did it take?
That's just gorgeous! I love it! You really did a nice job, especially on the blocking. =0)
I always see your posts on (WoolWinder) Tracy's blog. So I wanted to stop in and check out your knitting too.
I just wanted to say "hello". Have a great day!
OH MY GOSH!!!! IT IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! Great Job!!! The yarn, the pattern - all beautiful! You look great in it!
You did an OUTSTANDING JOB - 5 stars!!! It is perfect and the color is beautiful on you! I'm not a shawl person either, but love this! Am definitely going to make it as soon as I finish Madli's Shawl (IW, Summer '04).
Congratulations - this is definitely a keeper!
marvelous! your work on this definitely inspires me to start a more intricate lace project.
O it's gorgeous!!! I love the color, it's very pretty on you. Great work!
the color is so rich and lovely. despite your protests, i think you are definitely a shawl person. looks like the hard work paid off.
It's really beautiful! Now I'm tempted to make one too. :-)
Fabulous! I love it!
Beautiful! I know you will enjoy wearing it.
Carolyn, that is absolutely beautiful and that is your color! I have never been particularly drawn to lace knitting, but seeing your FOs is inspiring me. First socks, and now lace! :)
Your Ene's scarf is so elegant. It looks amazing on you. Well done! :)
So PRETTY!!! Amazing and beautiful!!
Wonderful, beautiful scarf! Jenifer jeniferknits.blogdrive.com
You AND Ene look HOTTTTTT! Great job, Carolyn!
Oh .. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL !!!!
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