Finally!
May 11th, 2007 at 3:25 pm (Finished Items, Random babbling)
After some consternation when we couldn’t find the cable for my mom’s camera, I found a suitable substitute in with Chris’s computer stuff. So without further ado, I bring you the mystery project:
Peace Shawl, designed by Evelyn Clark for Fiber Trends. Knit in Skacel Merino Lace on various needles.
Another view of the shawl, modeled by my mom.
This was probably a more complicated lace project than I should’ve chosen for my first shawl, but it was well worth the time it took to knit. I started this in late February 2004 and finished it on May 2, 2007. I’m thrilled with how it turned out, though I don’t think I understood just how ethereal it is - it was really difficult to photograph. I wish I’d gotten a picture of it while it was blocking, as the different patterns showed up a lot better against the black background that was the blocking board (interlocking foam floor mats).
As I mentioned yesterday, I will be wearing the shawl to Shepherd’s Harvest tomorrow. I can’t wait to see everyone! And shop, too, of course. 
Now there are wild animals children running rampant under the clothesline and trying to pull the clothes down. I should probably put this away and intervene, in the interest of not having to re-wash everything.
knittymama said,
May 11, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Wow, that is so, so beautiful!!!! Way to go!!
Monica said,
May 11, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Woah~ that is nice. I am so impressed you were able to pick up a project from years earlier.
Kerry said,
May 11, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Evidently it WASN’T too hard - it’s gorgeous! I can’t wait to see it up close.
I’ll see you tomorrow! Have you decided how many fleeces you’re going to get?
Deb said,
May 11, 2007 at 8:07 pm
Oh Jess - that really is quite beautifull! You outdid yourself.
Chris said,
May 11, 2007 at 8:20 pm
It’s stunning!! Wow.
Catherine said,
May 11, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Fabulous! I can’t wait to see you and the shawl at Shepherd’s Harvest tomorrow. I picked up that pattern for my first lace shawl too…but I’m too scared to cast on! You give me hope. It’s just gorgeous.
sunneshine said,
May 11, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Jess, its amazing!! Well worth all the time and love you put into it!!
April said,
May 11, 2007 at 10:12 pm
Beautiful! Definately more complex than my first shawl.
Debi said,
May 11, 2007 at 11:27 pm
It’s really lovely, well done!
Sandy said,
May 12, 2007 at 11:10 am
The shawl looks *wonderful* and is a very impressive first lace project!
limedragon :-: Harriet said,
May 12, 2007 at 4:15 pm
Gorgeous!!
Guinifer said,
May 14, 2007 at 12:50 pm
Absolutely gorgeous!
Julie McC. said,
May 14, 2007 at 3:42 pm
Oh, Jess! It’s incredible! I’m in awe.
Tonyia said,
May 15, 2007 at 8:13 am
I found you from June O’s blog. I took the drum card class with you on Sat. You wore that beautiful shawl with such assurance that I was sure you had been knitting lace FOREVER! It was great being in class with you - wish I had your Patrick Green! (and your color sense…)
Kristi aka Fiber Fool said,
May 15, 2007 at 10:16 am
Beautiful!
Connie said,
May 15, 2007 at 11:18 am
Wow! That shawl turned out great! I hope you had a lot of fun last weekend - I bet you received a lot of compliments!!
Robin said,
May 15, 2007 at 3:55 pm
That shawl is really great. I hope you manage your next lace project in less than three years.
Vicki said,
May 17, 2007 at 1:23 pm
It was nice meeting you last Saturday. I had no idea that was your first lace shawl! It’s a real beauty!
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May 17, 2007 at 8:25 pm
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