Friday, April 26, 2013

Hey, It's a Completed Project

Happy Fee-Fi(ber)-F.O. Friday, everyone. It might be Day 5 of the 4th Annual Knitting and Crochet Blogging Week, but I'm taking the day off to share a finished project with everyone.

Even though I'm in the middle of my own design projects, a longstanding member of the Ravelry shawl group I co-moderate, Rosalia, posted a new shawl design and was looking for testers. Even though she received plenty of takers (really!), I offered to test her pattern, and she was kind enoungh to say yes. She has not only produced some beautiful shawls over the last three years, but she's been a warm and supportive member of the group, and I was thrilled to be able to support her designing efforts. I've just completed the test, and here's the result:


 

It's not in the Ravelry database yet, but you can view Rosalia's sample project page. The pattern is "On the Road," and I am thrilled with how this turned out. My version is not quite as deep as Rosalia's sample, but I used a slightly smaller needle size. Additionally, I blocked my lace section more aggressively to open it up, and I added beads along the edge.
 
I used a wool/bamboo/nylon sock yarn for the main body and edging, and Filatura di Crosa Centolavaggi held double for the lace insert section. Short rows are used in the body and I really enjoyed working them. I only used a little over 60% of the sock yarn skein, so one could add additional rows to deepen the shawl if desired. I really love how the short rows make it hug the shoulders. It's like a sunshine-y hug - thanks Rosalia!
 
Now definitely head on over to Andrea at Wisdom Begins in Wonder and see how much sunshine everyone else is experiencing this Friday
 
I'll be back to the House of Bee and KniCroBlo blogging tomorrow. I've actually got a few things to say about tools.

9 comments:

  1. What an interesting pattern! I love the lace insertion part, such a teaser :)

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  2. I love your yarn color choice for that shawl, it suits it nicely :)

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  3. Wow, I LOVE this shawl! Very intelligent incorporation of garter, lace and ribbing. Look forward to seeing the pattern on Ravelry.

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  4. What a pretty outcome! I viewed her sample, project page and she is too funny in that collage.

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  5. That's such a beautiful shawl! Funny- i was going to maybe take a break from the blog week thing tomorrow!

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  6. What a pretty result! I viewed the sample amd I loved both the shawl and your test knit. Well done :)

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  7. ooooh, I shall check out her page because I think that would be a lovely shawl to knit. She created a beautiful design.

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