Thursday, August 12, 2010

Like I need another hole in my head . . .

I need to cast on for another project like I need another hole in my head. Wendy of Wendy Knits is having a KAL for a Shetland Pi Shawl. I did a good job at distancing myself, after all, I am already working on a bunch of things right now. But then she posted the info for the swatch and it looked so easy. I told myself I would do the swatch and it would only prove to me that I wasn't meant to do this KAL. Yeah . . . sure . . . okay.

Yarn: Kauni
Color : Rainbow
Content: 100% Wool
Needles : US6 / 4mm
Gauge for Lace Panel Before Blocking : 3.25in/8.25cm wide and 2.5in/6.5cm tall
Gauge for Lace Panel After Blocking : 4.625in/11.5cm wide and 3.75in/9.75 tall

The swatch fresh off the needles, before washing and blocking.
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A nice soak with a little soap.
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All pinned out nice a perty!
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All dry and off the needles . . . isn't it lovely. I love the feel of the yarn and the drape is wonderful.
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So yeah, I swatched and now I can't wait until Sunday when Wendy posts the first part of the Shetland Pi KAL! What have a done to myself. Guess I need to work on finishing some things up before then, huh?!? ☺
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9 comments:

  1. VictoriaAugust 12, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    Lovely! (Knitting is so amazing to me... I never had the knack for it and really admire people who can do it!)

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  2. KarenAugust 13, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Ooooh, that sure is pretty. It's always so magical to see what blocking does to lace. If your swatch is that gorgeous, your shawl is going to be incredible!!

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  3. deepaAugust 13, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    wow! So this is what blocking is all about. I have always wondered how to do it,especially when I read it in other crochet and knitting blogs. Thanks for showing :)

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  4. KimAugust 13, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    I feel I have been sucked into the KAL. Your post was just too much to resist! Off to find my yarn and swatch, swatch, swatch away!

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  5. SissySeesAugust 13, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Wait! I've been skipping her blog because of that no internet at home mess... Is it too late to sign up? I'm guessing I have something in my stash, and if not, a friend (and yarn shop owner) is having a sale...

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  6. KimAugust 13, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    ...and cyber click got me. I've just finally gotten back to your blog from following all of the lovely links for the Pi Shawl. I may be in trouble...

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  7. gMarieAugust 13, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Lovely! Enjoy the knit along. g

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  8. knittingdragonfliesAugust 14, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Wow, this is nice! I really like it, now I'm going to have to check out her KAL!
    Vicki

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  9. EGunnAugust 21, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    Riight...like you can stop at just one little taste! Looks lovely, though. =)

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