I had a bit of problem getting it to block flat. I could be either because I used 100% linen and it does not have the elasticity that cotton or wool has. The other reason, and I suspect this one is the true one. I stopped knitting it right when I finished the center rose. Several months later I picked it up to finish. Could have been a change in gauge? Don't know, will never know and I am not knitting another one to find out for sure.
It does serve its purpose of draping over the edge of a table as shown in the pictures.
Specs:
Pattern: The Second Book of Modern Lace ( Marianne Kinzel)
Needles: Inox 2mms in several lengths including a set of DPNs for the center
Yarn:
Amount "not a whole lot" of linen 40/2 by Webs
I guess it could use a bit of starch but I am not going to because it will be going to the Fair and the starch will pickup more dirt than if left alone.
The edge falling over a table.
Center
Detail of the center
Detail of the edge.
Now off to finish plying the yarn for the Peacock Feathers Shawl IF I have managed to spin the right yardage. If not, plans will have to change because all I had of that particular roving went into the dye pot and from there to the wheel.
Edited to add: Margene says it is a shawl. I say it is a Teacloth and I am sticking to it !
15 comments:
What a beautiful shawl! It's such an amazing piece...love it!
Wow, tablecloth or shawl, it's GORGEOUS!!
I need to get back to mine--I'm way back on the fifth chart, I think. You've inspired me to work on it some more! I know yours is going to win lots of ribbons!
There is historic, or at least cinematic, precedence to wearing the curtains (sound of music, gone with the wind), so I think you could wear Rose as a shoulder shawl as well as put it on your table. It's so beautiful. Hey, guys, I saw it in person, neener neener. Well, before it was blocked, but still.
Fantastic! It has beautiful drape and is spectacular as either a shawl or teacloth! Beautiful knitting!
Oooh, that's absolutely stunning! I'll bet you're just beaming with pride that you made that! I would be. :)
Lovely, especially the edging! Is your ROE 360 degrees or more? When I knit mine I had to omit the edging, cause it made the cloth much over 360 degrees, pictures here http://lankakomero.blogspot.com/2007/01/uskonpuute-iski.html
Wow! That is scary, beautiful! Scary, only because of all those "holes".
Sigh. It's beautiful!
(But I don't even want to think about all the pins it took to block....)
It's gorgeous – whatever you call it – and I can't believe you knit it in 100% linen!
Wow! That's beautiful!!!
That is STUNNING!! What an accomplishment, and I hope it wins ribbons galore at the Fair! Thanks for posting the photos.
That is breathtaking! The center! The outside! The edge! I don't know which I like best. I have the pattern and you have inspired me to mark it as a future work. Thanks so much for showing us your skill!
Oh that is gorgeous! Breathtaking really.
That is stunning, indeed, whether it's a tea cloth or a shawl. And just thinking about all that linen knitting makes my hands hurt.
Beautiful work, Laritza! Congratulations on completing another wonderful piece.
Sandy
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