In spite of this, my mama opened her birthday giftie!
No more surprises, so I can post a pic;) It's mini-pear modeling, so the actual shawl is not quite so big. I think it would be nice if it was big, though. I think this would be really snuggly knit on much bigger needles with fat slubby handspun, but I also like this smaller, delicate version.
I had some fun with this as, over the years, I've discovered I quite enjoy knitting lace, although I'm still not sure if I'd be so enamored with it as a garment if not for the technical and rhythmical process of knitting lace. Maybe lace is just not quite my style...yet. I think I'd wear this though - with a little t-shirt and jeans, or with a little elegant shoulder-less dress. At any rate, what I am most proud of is that I made a few mistakes knitting this project, yet I did not have to rip it all out and start all over again. In fact, I think one would be hard pressed to find the (now corrected) mistakes. It was tricky and shoulder-clenchy and I made much use of my crochet needle in the correcting, but this project (and the corrections in particular) have left me feeling like I can knit anything. Even if I have never made a hat, or the blanket I had in my head when I first approached little Australian Alice at the knitting shop in Chapel Hill and asked her if she gave lessons.
It's gorgeous! Maybe you can pass it on and give lessons ; ) (hint, hint)
Posted by: Mandy | April 18, 2008 at 09:13 AM
That is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations for your patience & sheer determination. I bet you fingers & back ached painstakingly! I am in awe of your talent Mrs P. :) x x x
Posted by: Vik | April 19, 2008 at 05:48 AM