This shawl is completely of my own design. It uses patterns from a variety of sources, and I basically made it up as I went along. It’s the first lace I’ve done using lightweight yarn, which took getting used to.
I used Mountain Colors hand-painted 50% wool/50% silk Winter Lace in Ruby River, and a size 6 needle. This shawl used about 3/4 of ONE 100 gram skein (approx. 1200 yds). It is remarkably lightweight, and super-soft and floaty. The colors blend together in a delightful way, conveying the turning-leaf motif I had in mind.
If you can’t tell: I’m very pleased with the way this came out, especially since it was essentially improvised. Sure, there are some boo-boos and a few less-than-elegant transitions, but overall I like it a lot. And despite being full of holes and on some level barely there, it actually does a surprisingly effective job of providing a gossamer layer of insulating warmth on a cool evening or in excessive air-conditioning.
I hereby pronounce myself effectively undaunted by lace. Bring it, tricky lace patterns!
You know I respect you, your poker, and your work, but dang, I just don’t like that shawl. It might be a fine shawl, maybe I just don’t like shawls. I don’t know. No matter. You are OK. I hope you are still undaunted. Best to you.
It is very lovely! And I’m quite impressed by the pattern!
Awesome work!! That’s a beautiful piece.
Well, I love it! And am totally impressed with your knitting prowess. (Heading back in the archives here, obviously.)