UFOs Continue
I've had lots to blog lately, but as usual I'm being really lazy at least with the blogging. The rest of my life has continued busily. I've continued with the UFOs, even resurrecting some really old ones. I've also been spending time with my spinning. The Wool Peddler's Shawl is finally done... this is a very blatant copying of Kirsten's lovely version.
Pattern: Wool Peddler's Shawl from Folk Shawls
Needles: Size 6 Addi Lace
Yarn: Artyarns Ultramerino 4 3.1 skeins, Colour 120
Mods: Different yarn and needles, so really none.
I thought this was going to be a really tiny shawl, until I blocked. I think it probably grew 30% in size with blocking. Garter stitch is stretchy.
Spinning continues- I think I'm getting a little better as far as consistency goes, but mostly I'm just having a ton of fun. So, I'm trying not to think about it and just enjoy. I think more technical spinning might come for me later.
You can click the photos for more detail.
Gorgeous spinning and shawl! Very beautiful!
Posted by: tiennie | September 30, 2007 at 21:22
What a beautiful shawl! I just bought that book, and now I just might have to copy you. :-)
Posted by: terhi | October 01, 2007 at 08:07
Your shawl looks so light and airy. I knit that one in a heavy yarn so it's terribly dense with all the garter.
The spinning is gorgeous too. I love the barber pole effect with those colors.
Posted by: Jessica | October 01, 2007 at 09:38
Great fiber photos! Love the color combination in each fiber.
That photo of your shawl is great.
I think having fun with whatever you learn is the best way to do. Things will make sense to you as you keep doing it.
Posted by: Rina | October 01, 2007 at 20:17
Oh my, you make such lovely shawls!! And those handspun are just beautiful!
Posted by: claudine | October 01, 2007 at 23:32
Beautiful shawl!! ;)
I love all of that gorgeous handspun. It makes me want to sit for a spell at the wheel.
Posted by: Kirsten | October 02, 2007 at 14:48
I love the shawl! The yarn and pattern go so well together!
Posted by: Kelley | October 07, 2007 at 17:11
What a beautiful shawl!!!!!!!!!! It looks great!!
Posted by: Elinor | October 09, 2007 at 16:54
That is an absolutely gorgeous shawl - great job!
Posted by: keri | October 14, 2007 at 20:26
Your shawl is very pretty, and I love your handspun! The Targhee Buttercup is just heavenly.
Posted by: aquaknits | October 17, 2007 at 08:01