Wool Peddler's Shawl moving right along!
Here is a photo of the shawl I started this past weekend. As I mentioned, we are going to lots of jazz concerts, so lots of time to sit and knit.
Here is the detail of the 'lace' part. I accidentally changed the pattern a bit, but once I made the 'error', I kept it that way and unless I told you, you would probably never know!
I just did something I have never done before while knitting with a circular needle on a shawl. I did not 'turn' and go back the other way. I 'joined' the shawl - wouldn't you think I would notice that I was doing a yo when the previous yo had not been knit! NO, NO and NO! I just was merrily knitting along and when I had done about 260 stitches, I realized the error of my ways. I am just reverse knitting one step at a time. I did not want to pull out the needle and tear it all back, as there is a yo, (sl1, k2tog, psso) yo - that would be tricky to pick up, I think, if I were just to pull out the needle and then pick up the stitches. The way I am doing it may seem longer, but I think the other way would be even longer!! I am sure I am not the first person to do something like this, but I am sure it will be a while before I do it again!!
Just in case you think I do not really care for red, I am including a photo of my new dishes on a tablecloth I made to go with them. They also look great on a lime green tablecloth and I want to get a nice Christmas green tablecloth. My favourite colour happens to be RED!
Here is a photo of the shawl I started this past weekend. As I mentioned, we are going to lots of jazz concerts, so lots of time to sit and knit.
Here is the detail of the 'lace' part. I accidentally changed the pattern a bit, but once I made the 'error', I kept it that way and unless I told you, you would probably never know!
I just did something I have never done before while knitting with a circular needle on a shawl. I did not 'turn' and go back the other way. I 'joined' the shawl - wouldn't you think I would notice that I was doing a yo when the previous yo had not been knit! NO, NO and NO! I just was merrily knitting along and when I had done about 260 stitches, I realized the error of my ways. I am just reverse knitting one step at a time. I did not want to pull out the needle and tear it all back, as there is a yo, (sl1, k2tog, psso) yo - that would be tricky to pick up, I think, if I were just to pull out the needle and then pick up the stitches. The way I am doing it may seem longer, but I think the other way would be even longer!! I am sure I am not the first person to do something like this, but I am sure it will be a while before I do it again!!
Just in case you think I do not really care for red, I am including a photo of my new dishes on a tablecloth I made to go with them. They also look great on a lime green tablecloth and I want to get a nice Christmas green tablecloth. My favourite colour happens to be RED!
posted by Peg-woolinmysoup | 4:12 PM
6 Comments:
I like that a lot! Not too much lace and a simple pattern when it is .The colour is lovely too ,where is the pattern from please Peg ?
Funky dishes!!!
Your shawl is going to be lovely! The pattern is working up sooo nicely!
The shawl is gorgeous. I love the colour and the pattern. As for mistakes - call them design features - we won't tell if you don't ;)
I love the shawl, and the colour, too. Red is one of my favourites, too. Sorry for the frustration in the tinking, but I agree with you. I wouldn't be able to pull out the needles, either.
The pattern for the Wool Peddler's Shawl is from Cheryl Oberle's book 'Folk Shawls', which is from Interweave Knits. The yarn is Ultra Alpaca from Berroco.
Thanks Peg..not sure I have room for any more books but I do have a friend who tells me I can lend hers .We have some gorgeous fair-trade alpaca in red available here .Red is the best colour on Holly and she loves Vintage like shawls .I find them very useful for my hot-flush moments as they can be removed quickly .
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