At long last, the glorious shining
Evenstar shawl is finished! I knit this between Oct 2010 and Aug 2011, although there was a long period when I did not work on it. I needed a break.
Click on pictures to see larger versions (and I've shrunk them considerably already, so it won't fill your screen.)
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The full circle (mostly) hanging on the brick wall (imperfectly, but you get the idea). |
The radius of this shawl is about 28"
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Yes, it was worth every minute... |
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...and every bead placement. |
My shawl was knit with
Painted Fleece merino lace yarn in sapphire blue that I picked up in the 50% bin at the
KW Knitter's Fair 2 years ago (almost 3 now since the next fair is quickly approaching in September - same day as wedding number 2 for the summer). There were two full, matched, gorgeous skeins just sitting there in a bin. I have no idea how they could still have been there when I arrived since I certainly was not the first person in the door. There were no knots in the yarn, it knit up like a dream, it blocked out beautifully, and when washed there was barely any blue in the water despite the mass of yarn soaking. I paid $24 for the pair - of hand-dyed yarn. All 1760 yards of it. I'm confident it was destined to become my Evenstar.
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Pictures still do not do the colours and the beads (iridescent, pearlized, and metallic blue) justice. |
I'll be wearing this to a couple of evening weddings this summer closed with a lovely handmade silver shawl (technically it was made for hair, but same technique for use) pin I purchased at Spirits of the Earth Festival from
Angelyques.
P.S. Dear mommy, I honestly do not post these photos to taunt you with my beautiful lace. Let me remind you that this beauty is coming to you later this month - hand-delivered with love.
Before I forget, this hand-knit shawlette in hand-spun yarn (purchased, not spun by me) will also be accompanying me for donation to a fundraiser.
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Once again, photos do not do justice. There is red sparkle in the yarn. |