I realized today that I haven't had a knitting FO since May. Time to fix that.
The Project Details
Pattern: Hanami Stole by Melanie Gibbons, Pink Lemon Twist
Yarn: 2 skeins of Handmaiden Seasilk in Ebony bought on eBay. I wish I'd had the option to buy this in person as the two skeins are different colours. The basketweave section has a pale pink running through it and the blossoms ended up with more orange than pink. If I'd noticed it sooner, I would have knit them with opposite skeins.
Needles: Size 4 US Addi Lace Turbos.
Started: May 21st, 2007
Finished: August 8th, 2007
Modifications: I only knit 4 repeats of Chart G, I skipped the ruffled edge and finished with a beaded bind off instead.
Final Verdict: The yarn substitution worked out perfectly. It has a beautiful drape, sheen and crispness to the stitches. Blocked out it is 21" x 70". The only drawback to the Seasilk is the smell. It's faint, but if the project spent any amount of time in a ziploc (for travel) the silk smell hit you full on.
To see the full length flat pic, click here.
It's so beautiful!
Posted by: erin | August 09, 2007 at 18:37
that is so unfreakinbelievable...gorgeous...I can't imagine how long that took...wow!
Posted by: knitterista | August 09, 2007 at 18:50
I like you to know that I exclaimed, "holy shit!" when the page loaded. That is gorgeous!! What a beautiful stole... such a stunning pattern!
Posted by: margaux | August 09, 2007 at 19:11
Simply put, AWESOME. So beautiful and OMG how how how do you manage to keep making these intricate gorgeous shawls? That is some incredibly detailed work. You are my new hero.
Posted by: finnyknits | August 09, 2007 at 19:32
Wow that is gorgeous!! You chose a wonderful color. I like the full on pic, too. I'm slowly working my way up to more complex shawls.. Slowly but surely.
Posted by: LaBean | August 09, 2007 at 20:02
Wow. Beautiful. Speechless. I'm not sure when I've seen such gorgeous lace.
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 09, 2007 at 20:16
That is lovely, really beautiful!
Posted by: Sasha | August 09, 2007 at 20:54
it is beautiful. it's on my to-do list.
Posted by: maryse | August 09, 2007 at 20:58
It is beatiful!!! Lovely coloring. You must be so proud - and so happy to be done. Wear it in good health!!
Posted by: Sue H | August 09, 2007 at 21:06
Confirmation that I MUST knit this stole. It's amazing!
Posted by: Auntly H | August 09, 2007 at 22:01
Gorgeous! I never knew there was that bubbly random pattern on one end.
Posted by: Zarah | August 09, 2007 at 22:20
It's super pretty! Awesome job, Caro.
Posted by: zilya | August 09, 2007 at 22:57
It's super pretty! Awesome job, Caro.
Posted by: zilya | August 09, 2007 at 22:58
I love this pattern and you have executed it beautifully!!!
Posted by: carole | August 09, 2007 at 23:09
Wow, this is absolutely gorgeous. I gasped when it came up on the screen. I think I'd find a reason to wear this everyday. The beauty of the color gradation in step with the progressive change in the lace pattern is just spectacular. Have fun stylin' on the town in this one!
Posted by: kathy | August 10, 2007 at 01:14
I love love love love LOVE this. I just bought the pattern. Now to find the perfect yarn and beads!
Posted by: yaiAnn | August 10, 2007 at 01:39
I am soooo going to knit this shawl. You are a great inspiration, that it can be done. It is gorgeous.
Posted by: Ühltje | August 10, 2007 at 03:14
amazing. stunning. I am not a lace knitter, but seeing that shawl - it just may convert me.
Posted by: stacey | August 10, 2007 at 07:05
Breathtakingly gorgeous. And what a beautiful yarn you chose, perfect for the pattern. Amazing work!
Posted by: terhi | August 10, 2007 at 07:24
Gorgeous! I'm not a lace knitter, but this could make me rethink that!
Posted by: Zonda | August 10, 2007 at 08:09
It's beautiful. Makes me wish I could knit.
Posted by: Nikki | August 10, 2007 at 08:23
It is absolutely stunning! *sigh* That's the one bad thing about silk, isn't it? :(
Posted by: Chris | August 10, 2007 at 08:26
Ahhh-mazing. It is so unique and beautiful.
Posted by: s t a c i | August 10, 2007 at 09:46
Gorgeous! Such an amazing lace project.
Posted by: diana | August 10, 2007 at 09:51
That is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Kim U | August 10, 2007 at 09:53