Yarn: Malabrigo merino laceweight 1-plyPattern: Lily of the Valley Shawl by Nancy Bush (Ravelry link)
Needles: US6, US7
Size: 60" x 27"
Started: 4/6/09
Finished: mid-September for the October 4, 2009 wedding
Here it is!
Notes: I would not use this yarn if making this shawl again. While soft and luscious and beautiful, the 1-ply nature gave a little bit of trouble (okay, a lot of trouble) by felting just from the friction of knitting it. I definitely lost a few nights of sleep over this because of the yarn choice. My gauge was a bit smaller so I had to add pattern repeats which meant that I had to increase the number of stitches for the edging that was done in the round. This meant that there were over 800 stitches in the edging. One stitch at a time though, and it got done...
More photos of my beautiful friend, Eden, on her incredibly brilliant wedding day to follow. I just wanted to finally showcase what I'd been working on for so long! And even though I was really nervous to finally present it to her, she adored it. Doesn't she wear it well? I love the horizontal lines on both the shawl on her dress. What a gorgeous bride!!!
5 comments:
Kate she looks amazing!!! Although I would expect nothing less from Eden:) The shawl looks awesome, like out of an expensive store! way to go!
(funny that gin beat me to the commenting). you did a great job! i can't believe the amount of time and effort you put into that!!!
The shawl is gorgeous, what a gift of love. Do you know what yarn you would have used instead?
Not only was this gorgeous shaw a work of art..it was a work of love...and I felt your arms around me the entire time. Thank you again for putting your heart and soul in to my "wedding" (and-many-other-special -occasions-to-come) shawl. I love you! Eden
What a gorgeous shawl on a beautiful bride. What a wonderful friend you are to make it for her. Pretty!!
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