Sunday, March 11, 2007

Before and after

I blocked the sheep shawl the other day.
It got huge!
Before:
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After:
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A lot of people said when they saw the unblocked picture that it hardly needed blocking, and so did I, but now that I see the difference, it's amazing! The Zephyr is just awesome to work with, I was afraid that the washing as blocking would take away it's sheen, but if anything it got even better.

Modeled:
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(not the best picture, but the best I could do with a tripod and a 10 second lead.)

I can't wait to give this to Monica.
It's a good thing that may is right around the corner!

Up next, the wedding veil shawl.
I have a little started on it right now, and it looks rather un-assuming, but I'm hoping that it transforms as beautifully as the sheep shawl did. I'm only knitting it in merino lace weight though. But it feels like it has a lot of stretch to it, and it's buttery soft and cozy.

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10 comments:

  1. WindanseaMarch 11, 2007 at 1:22 PM

    That is so very beautiful - and I like how your little dog is peeking out at the bottom of the picture! Lydia

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  2. AbigailMarch 11, 2007 at 1:25 PM

    Hee!
    Thank you.
    I almost edited her out, but couldn't help myself, and left her in.
    She's such a darling!

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  3. EricaMarch 11, 2007 at 8:03 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  4. MonikaMarch 11, 2007 at 9:17 PM

    It turned out great! Just the right size! I like the look your puppie gives you as well!

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  5. MJMarch 11, 2007 at 11:05 PM

    Yes, very nice on the shawl!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 11, 2007 at 11:19 PM

    Oooh pretty, yay! Keep an eye on my LJ, I have NEWS, and I refuse to be straightforward about it, 'cause I'm a brat! Yep!

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  7. AnnieMarch 12, 2007 at 3:28 AM

    A great great work.Nice looking.

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  8. AbigailMarch 12, 2007 at 9:20 AM

    Thanks all!

    Monika –
    She's adorable isn't she? She probably thought I was nuts! I kept running back and forth trying to get a good picture. A 10 second lead is so not enough.

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  9. katMarch 12, 2007 at 9:57 AM

    it turne out beautiful. isn't it amazing what blocking does.

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  10. PaulaMarch 13, 2007 at 8:39 PM

    I had a bad experience with lace last year and am still afraid of it.
    But after seeing how beautiful your shawls are I may have to go to lace therapy this spring and try again.
    I especially like the sheep shawl. I am always amazed at how the shawls grow when they get blocked. It is like magic!

    P.S. thanks for visiting my blog today and the yarn I am using for the stripy socks is the fun 'magic stripes' yarn.

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