Then I started the edging. I was still feeling the excitement after I finished knitting the first edging. Then I picked up the stitches to knit the edging on the other side. It was starting to wear thin. It wasn't moving along fast enough, but I plugged along. After finally finishing the second side and the bottom point, all that was left was the top edging. By this time, I was ready to poke my eyes out. I kept on knitting, though...one slow stitch at a time...all 270 some odd stitches that seemed to drag on and on and on....like this post! [giggle]
Yesterday was the big, "I just cast off the last stitch!" happy dance day. Then I had to cook supper. [pout]
After supper, I started the blocking process. I am very thankful for my blocking wires because this is one huge shawl. The width measures 73 inches and the length is 38 inches.
After a couple of hours of aligning this and that, it was done and I left it to dry overnight.
I added a bead for the eye.
This morning, I released it from its wires and pins to reveal a truly large, yet light and airy shawl.
Pattern: Heere Be Dragone Shawl
Yarn: 2.5 hanks of Misti Alpaca Lace weight in Lacquer Red #0588
Needles: 3.00mm - 32" circular; Aero brand.
Finished measurements: Width = 73" Length = 38"
I'm going to take some more pics of me wearing it over the weekend. Right now, I'm going to relax and knit a simple sock.
Have a good one and keep on knitting.
Managed to get a couple of pics of me wearing the Dragone shawl. Not the greatest and may I ask if anyone else has the problem of certain family members using the newel post as a coat rack? GRRRRRR!
18 comments:
Wow, that is amazing! I am lost for words - incredible work!
Oh Michelle!!! It's absolutely stunning, truly epic!
WOW, WOW, Stunning is right. Its a real achievment. It looks amazing.
that's it. i gotta have that pattern. absolutely. i think i might find a colorway that makes it look like flames, though, lol
Wow - Congratulations Michelle - it looks fantastic!
Beautifully done! (Queue much applause!)
OMG, most excellent! Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back!
OMG, it is so beautiful. I am totally in awe of this shawl. Great job!
very nice..... the colour is beautiful and the design is great!
hmmm.. not sure why the comment above came in under a weird blogger account.... anyway... again the colour is beautiful and the design is great. what an accomplishment! (see...now you got an extra compliment from me :) )
I adore it. Awesome job.
that IS awesome! it's been a long time coming, but the wait was worth it!!!
perhaps, this might be my next shawl endeavor, should i ever finish icarus ....
Spectacular! Congratulations.
You did a great job! The bead for the eye is a nice touch!
Wow, Wow, Wow. That is amazing!
That is awesome!!
Hi! From the Knitty new webring! :)
Wow. Every time I see that shawl pattern, I want it. I don't know if I'd ever wear it, but I think it's amazing. And, yes, the newel post is the coat rack. Very irritating. Beautiful shawl!
that is very beautiful, really makes me want to make one. I think my daughter would love this!
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