I was nervous that is was looking HUGE on the needles - but it's exactly what I want/need for the winter. I can just wrap myself up and be wonderfully cozy. This may be a new trend in my lace knitting - upsizing the yarn so I can really wear the shawl. Usually they are just hanging off my shoulders - I'm loving the wearabilty of this.
Check out my wingspan picture!
Remember - I'm about 5'8" tall! Not to shabby, huh?
And here is a close up of the beautiful Yarn Over shawl pin:
Specs:
Pattern: Icarus, by Mirim Felton, IK, Summer 2006
Modifications: Knit with a worsted weight yarn (Briar Rose Fibers, Fourth of July) and size 6 needles
Blocked Measurements: 110 inches X 58 inches (!!!)
This is a great beginner lace project - the majority of the lace is just simple yarn overs. I took the chart and increased the size - in the magazine it was kind of tiny... but no complaints about the pattern at all. I really liked the cast off - nice and loose.
15 comments:
110 inches, eh? i dunno... i think 111 would have looked soooooo much better. *runs and hides*
seriously, though, it looks fantastic! i hear you on the wearability thing... a little 4 foot wide shawl just ain't gonna cut it for the tall and/or bustacular individual!
it is awesome. i will pat it when i see it.
It looks wonderful!!
That looks fab!!! I might ust have to try this upsizing thing myself!
icarus is absolutely beautiful. for a beautiful person.
Glorious! I love the color.
Wow, it's gorgeous! I love the colour, and that pin is perfect. Well done!!
Your shawl is gorgeous, and just perfect for winter. I have made some of those tiny "shoulder shawls" too and I rarely wear them; but my huge Silk Garden Clapotis gets worn to church almost every week (it's cold in that darn sanctuary!)
BEAUTIFUL!
Your shawl is awesome! I love the size and the color.
Now THAT is a gorgeous shawl! Enjoy being wrapped up in it this winter...
Beautiful!
Wow! It's like the most beautiful blanket I've ever seen. Just the thing to throw on on a cold day.
That is stunning and looks perfectly cozy. The pin is the perfect complement.
Beautiful! Fly high, fly proud.
how beautiful! i love it done in worsted weight
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