31 December 2013

Oops, I did it again... and again... by guest blogger Jeff

So, remember way back when we decided to knit the Shetland Triangle Lace Shawl? And I decided I wanted to knit it in 3 different yarns? Well the first one - and primary yarn - was in Habu Tsumugi Silk. That one only took me something like 6 months to finish. This was during a very busy and stressful time a work and knitting fell by the wayside, plus whenever I picked it up and knit some, I inevitably had to rip back more than I knit. It wasn't until December that the pattern finally clicked and I finally finished!

Habu Tsumugi Silk
Since then I've knit TWO more! Can you believe it? The second I knit out of Elemental Affects Natural Shetland Rustic Lace that I had picked up at Churchmouse when I was out in Seattle a few year's ago (Hi! Seattle peeps! I wish I had known you all when I was out there!). Since I had almost twice as much yardage of the Shetland, this turned out to be a much bigger shawl than the Habu. It was lovely to work with, by the way. I highly recommend it.


Elemental Affects Shetland Lace
And the last one I knit in an aran-weight yarn - a discontinued yarn by Queensland Collection - Kathmandu (85% Merino, 10% Silk, and 5% Cashmere) that my aunt passed onto me when she decided to give knitting a pass. I've decided to gift this shawl to her - hope she likes it! I did have a slight yardage problem on this one... having to rip back what I thought was going to be my last repeat... then again during the border, which I cut short a few rows. And while binding off, I completely ran out! Had to rip the bind off back and use a different yarn (from Will's stash). I think it came of nicely!


Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran
I wish you all an amazing 2014! Happy New Year! And Happy Spire KAL! I look forward to seeing everyone's progress!

4 comments:

  1. Every shawl gorgeous to the last stitch. Way to go, Jeff!
    Happy New Year!!!

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  2. completely agree with Dixie, Jeff ~ they're all gorgeous!!

    I miss that Kathmandu yarn ~ it wasn't around very long after I started knitting so I only go to use it once ~ your aunt will love it!

    we'll be looking for sideline cheering and support from you with Spire for sure! maybe you can join us for the next one...I hope so!

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  3. These are stunning! Beautiful work, you should feel very accomplished!!!

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  4. These are impressive, Jeff. Don't you love finishing a project? I get so excited, cuz I feel freer to go to the next one. WIP's make me nervous. I'm not a multi-tasker. Good job!

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