Oh, my first big lace endeavor and I am ever so happy with how it turned out.
Detail shot 1
Detail shot 2 (those darn nupps!)
The whole shawl
I couldn’t get the center to line up, I was using the self-timer.
It’s so cozy
Details
Pattern: Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn Clark, Interweave Knits Fall 2006
Needles: Size 4, Addi Turbos
Yarn: Misti Alpaca Lace in Lilac. I used almost the entire ball.
Start: June 11, 2007
Finish: August 3, 2007
Modifications: none
Notes: The nupps were a challenge, but I found the best way to do them was just to knit the k1,yo,k1,yo,k1 very loosely into the stitch on the previous row. It also helps if you can catch the first stitch to kind of rock back and forth to get the other stitches onto the needle. It’s a little on the small side for a shawl, I think that if I were to knit it again I would do a couple extra repeats, which would require buying another ball of yarn since I used almost the entire ball on this one.
I have to say that I am now completely addicted to lace knitting! I love it! Right after I cast off for this project, I cast on for this one.
It’s BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
That is such a lovely piece. Perfect timing. I just started the Swallowtail myself, and have been working very slowly and admiring every stitch. Enjoy your beautiful shawl. I can’t wait to see the completed result of your new project.
That came out BEAUTIFUL!!!! WOW!
Gorgeous!!!
*gasp*–you’re doing the print o’ the wave shawl! can’t wait to see it. also, i really like the size of the swallowtail. i think it fits the delicate nature of the lace and it even seems like it’s more useful as a smaller piece–easier to put in in purse and have on hand for this pesky air-conditioning!
It’s positively gorgeous! Beautiful job - love those detail shots!
LOVE the colors on the Swallowtail Shawl!
