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.
stunning.
Posted by: cosy | August 10, 2007 at 10:29
Ok so now I wanna knit lace. SO GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Amber | August 10, 2007 at 10:38
I am completely in love with it! Great job!
Posted by: Kristin | August 10, 2007 at 11:04
It's absolutely gorgeous! I might have to add that stole to my queue. Beautiful work.
Posted by: Risa | August 10, 2007 at 11:44
That looks fantastic! I love the subtle color variations, a perfect match.
Posted by: Jen | August 10, 2007 at 12:41
Gorgeous, just gorgeous. I finished mine last week - fantastic pattern, eh?
Posted by: anne | August 10, 2007 at 12:53
Gorgeous! You did a really! wonderful job w. this shawl. And I really like your mods to it - esp. the borders. I think you just enabled me to get this one :) Enjoy wearing and showing off the shawl!
Posted by: Terry | August 10, 2007 at 13:27
The flat photos are amazing, so impressive! Hanami should be displayed on the wall as an art installation. :) I hope you enjoy wearing it as much as I enjoy those photos.
Posted by: Karma | August 10, 2007 at 15:35
It is so pretty and impressive
Posted by: paula | August 10, 2007 at 16:31
GORGEOUS! I have that shawl on my to-do list too, and now that I've seen it in your dark color I might have to copy you!
Posted by: ivete | August 10, 2007 at 23:22
Wow the shawl is gorgeous and in Seasilk too!!! mmmmmm!! got to love it.
Posted by: Nubiancraftster | August 11, 2007 at 00:59
Mother of God. This project is so impressive and your execution is perfection. CONGRATULATIONS.
Posted by: jene | August 11, 2007 at 07:34
This is just beautiful, Caro. It's in my queue, but I'm going to go and bump it closer to the front of the line now!
Posted by: alison | August 11, 2007 at 11:46
OMG -- like butta! That is truly incredible!
Posted by: Spiffy | August 11, 2007 at 22:11
Just Beautiful Caro! Congrats ; )
Posted by: Donna | August 12, 2007 at 08:20
What a wonderful creation! I just love it, one of the best lace pieces that I have seen so far on blogs!!!
Posted by: Kirsty | August 12, 2007 at 09:15
Oooh! I love it in that color, and skipping the ruffley border was definitely the Right Move.
Posted by: kelp! | August 12, 2007 at 22:39
The stole is gorgeous! I love the color of the Sea Silk, and the pattern is beautiful as well. Wonderful job!
Posted by: Leslie | August 13, 2007 at 07:40
Simply stunning, Caro! So sophisticated, and I love the way the colors work. Given the pattern changes, the slight color variation could just be seen as a complement to that.
Posted by: Juliefrick | August 13, 2007 at 18:01
Every time I look at these photos it makes me want to cast on *right now* for it. (Slight problem since I don't have yarn for it, but there are plenty of yarn stores nearby!) It is sooooo lovely!
Posted by: Christine | August 15, 2007 at 00:57
So stunning... I love love love the color.
Posted by: aija | August 16, 2007 at 06:21
Clicked through from WhipUp - that is gorgeous - so beautiful in darker yarn - I love it.
Posted by: Rose Red | September 07, 2007 at 19:35
Your stole is beautiful. I think that the odor will dissipate over time. I have some sea silk in my stash and it doesn't really smell at all now (5 months old). I want to use my sea silk for this. Was 2 skeins enough if you followed the pattern? Would you share how did you do the bead bind off?
Posted by: Suann | September 09, 2007 at 11:42
stunning! since the stole is not symmetrical, the color differences are balanced. I have some sea silk and this will be a great use for it.
Posted by: hpny knits | September 09, 2007 at 19:51
Carolyn - this is gorgeous! I am so impressed by your pieces. It was great meeting you at Jeff and Heathers bbq. You gave me instant shot of inspiration!
Posted by: Solveig | September 11, 2007 at 01:35