Goodness, I can hardly believe this day is here. Yes, I had to start from scratch when I messed up at one point, but still. Nearly three years in, and she is finally done. Bunched up as she was when I finished binding off, I had no idea, but as I stretched her out to block, I said at one point, "Wow, this is beautiful." I can't remember the last time I felt like that when looking at a project, just to see the metamorphosis from squiggly yarn to lace beauty -- it was pretty incredible.
Pattern: Girasole (shawl size)
Needle size: US 5 (3.75mm)
Yarn: Alpaca Ware Superfine
In looking back, any issues/problems I had were all user error. This, like all of Jared Flood's patterns, is so detailed and well-written. Also, I decided a while back that whenever I finished this project, I wasn't going to keep it. It's going to my maternal grandmother, who I don't see that much because she lives on the other side of the world. I hope it keeps her warm and cozy during the snowy winters.
I've had my share of issues with alpaca, but I think this yarn was perfect for this project. I was able to stretch it to its limit while blocking and it held up like a champ. Thanks so much for sticking with me on this long, but rewarding journey. This was one of my Binding Off projects for the year, but I need some time to get a post together to discuss what's going on with that.
In the meantime, I've entered it into the Celebrate Color pool going on at Stitched in Color. It's just right for fall.
16 comments:
Um, call me selfish, but I wouldn't give this away LOL.
It is absolutely gorgeous! :) I'm sure your grandmother will love it - especially since alpaca is so warm and cozy.
Oh WOW! It is so beautiful. So worth the perseverance. Go you!
And I think it is such a wonderful gift for your grandmother, I am sure she will love it.
Just Wow! It's incredible. All that time was definitely worth it. Love the colour and it looks so beautifully soft and snuggly. Kinda wish I was your grandmother right now ;)
Wow. Your shawl is AW....(wait for it).....SOME! Feel free to pat yourself and the back for that one :-)
Stunning, Del! Stunning. Everything about it, from the color to the pictures. And I was so excited to see it posted on ravelry, because I had forgotten you'd changed blog servers and hadn't seen a post in a while so decided to check back to see if maybe something was happening... and there you go! Tons to read - can't wait to catch up!
i have to say this is simply stunning! the color is just perfect too. and i'm not sure i could have knit that to give away - i am apparently incredibly selfish ;-)
oh. my.
Del this is incredible. Sooo sooo beautiful. The colour and the yarn and the pattern have come together the best possible way. What an amazing project.
You must be sooo happy, and your grandmother will treasure it forever, no doubt. Beautiful. Well done.
Swoon! OMG, your shawl is so beautiful and it looks as soft and cozy. A true work of art.
Del! I know I'm terribly late, but so excited to be seeing you at cozysplace.com!!!!! Your Girasole is gorgeous and that color, yum!!!! Hope you are well!
WOW!
That is absolutely beautiful and so worth the effort. And I love the yarn - I'm sure the recipent will treasure your gift...
Superbly Beautiful... All the hard work was so worth it.
So very beautiful. The color is stunning. Your grandmother is one very lucky lady!
Congratulations on work very well done! It is indeed lovely.
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this is stunning, what a beautiful beautiful shawl. i'm off to vote now. :)
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