I did take some time out to work on this.I knit it quite a while ago and got the blocking squares for Christmas. So I was able to block it out properly. What a difference it makes to use blocking wires.
It's one of Evelyn Clark's shawls out of Interweave Knits magazine. I can't remember the name of it. But it has nupps (the little things that look like knots but are really P5tog).
I read that someone else did this shawl and put beads in instead of the nupps. I thought that was an excellent idea because the nupps are a little tricky to do. But once you start to anticipate them you can set up the stitches to be nice and loose and then it's easier to do them. I do like the way Evelyn Clark sets up her patterns. They really appeal to me.
Another hat beckons. I'm ready to cast on again. Doing a lot of hats at least gives me lots of chances to begin things (my favourite part).
-Deb
I only wish I could knit HALF as fast as you!! Once again....LOVE the hats! I will be making at least one of each.
ReplyDeleteThe shawl is gorgeous! Thanks for the tip on the blocking wires ... I didn't know such a thing existed. It's been fun seeing all of the hats, the orange one is one of my favorites.
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