cause Madli is done!
And so the blocking begins... first thoroughly wet it. Then lay it out and pin to shape with approx 500 or so quilting pins (It may be less than 500 but it felt like at least 500 when I was pinning in on my hands and knees).
I soaked it for about 20 minutes to make sure that it was *soaked*.
Then I realised that it ws wiggly. So I *sigh*, unpinned it and straightened it again. There, looks straight, right?
She worked out a wee bit longer than I had intended...about 84 inches instead of 72 inches So long that on the chair, she dragged.
So I had to repose her.
See how nicely the tips get scalloped with the blocking?
and the body of the shawl comes alive.
Here's the final arty shop. 2 strands of laceweight together gives a far more substantial shawl, She's not fluttering in the breeze.
Voila Madli's Shawl from Interweave Summer 2004.
Mine done using 2 strands of Knitpicks Shadow in Lost Lake.
I used 4.5 balls altogther for a shawl of approximately 22 inches wide by 84 inches long.
So in response to , Farrah's question: Yes I think it would work as a laceweight, but I would recommend that you add more repeats to make sure that it is wider. If it's too narrow, you'll end up with a pretty scarf. If you do it nupp-less, you'll use less yarn too.
Thanks to Laura for point out that the shawl is actually called Madli not Madil...and sorry for having you all google and not find the right pattern!
Posted by atu at August 6, 2006 06:24 PM | TrackBackHi Polly
Its absolutely beautiful. I love the edging.
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah at August 12, 2006 10:50 AMThat is absolutely amazing! And I think that the nupp-less-ness is a great variation. I just did my first bobbled project and I can't see them looking as good on that shawl.
On another subject, I met one of your Vancouver internet fans today. I always knew you were a star!
That is absolutely amazing! And I think that the nupp-less-ness is a great variation. I just did my first bobbled project and I can't see them looking as good on that shawl.
On another subject, I met one of your Vancouver internet fans today. I always knew you were a star!
WOW!!!
Posted by: NORA at August 10, 2006 09:03 PMMadli is beautiful! All the grafting scares me to death. Enjoy her...she is fabulous.
Posted by: margene at August 9, 2006 08:40 PMAh! Your Madli shawl is beautiful! I second the recommendation of adding more repeats to make it wider. I'm thinking of re-blocking mine to see if I can stretch out a few more inches on it.
Mine is nupp-less too. :)
Posted by: Lavender at August 9, 2006 04:42 PMIt turns out really nice! When I knit this, I'll go nupp-less too.
Posted by: Siow Chin at August 9, 2006 06:50 AMAfter looking at the IK site - is it Madli or Madil?
Posted by: Laura at August 9, 2006 02:20 AMJust beautiful. I love learning ideas from other knitters - the two strands of laceweight together. You can get the great fibers, interesting colors, but a more substantial fabric - I'm sure it's still very light - just not lighter than air! Very pretty - now you're making me want to hunt for back issues of IK.
Posted by: Laura at August 9, 2006 02:17 AMWow! It's a real beauty!
Posted by: Peggy at August 8, 2006 10:08 PMYour stole is lovely! I'll hunt to find a copy of that magazine.
Posted by: Denise at August 8, 2006 03:31 PMWhat a gorgeous stole, absolutely lovely - and I adore the color!
Posted by: Dipsy D. at August 8, 2006 08:31 AMLove the blog Polly - I'm a newee to it and shall be visiting it often. Your latest lace shawl is fab, I love lace knitting and this is an excellent example......I can't wait to see what is on your needles next.
Posted by: Hilary at August 7, 2006 09:15 PMLooks great! I love the colorway.
Posted by: colleen at August 7, 2006 01:57 PMVery beautiful! and the longness is great, you will find that you can throw one side over your shoulder and it will actually stay put, not so with shorter wraps!
Was the pattern very attention consuming? I have done a ripple lace which was pretty repetative, so it became sort of mindless, this looks the the brain might be invested 100%.
I am sure you will wear this a lot and reap the praise!
KP
Posted by: knitty paree at August 7, 2006 12:24 PMYour version of the stole looks absolutely beautiful. The pattern comes alive with the blocking, as you say.
Posted by: Kathleen at August 7, 2006 06:33 AMThanks! Looks lovely.
Posted by: Farrah at August 7, 2006 05:11 AMVery nice! Do we get a modeled shot?? On the end of a pier, looking out to sea?
Posted by: Mary de B at August 7, 2006 01:33 AMBeautiful work! You are a super fast knitter! Lovely shawl.
Posted by: Charity at August 7, 2006 01:19 AMBeautiful work! You are a super fast knitter! Lovely shawl.
Posted by: Charity at August 7, 2006 01:18 AMBeautiful work! You are a super fast knitter! Lovely shawl.
Posted by: Charity at August 7, 2006 01:18 AMBet you can't wait to wear it! Why don't you come to Oz for a visit, we're in the thick of winter here and your stole would be perfect!
Posted by: meg at August 7, 2006 12:43 AMIt's lovely - beautiful pattern and colour! Very elegant.
Posted by: Leanne at August 7, 2006 12:33 AMIncredibly beautiful!!! Lovely color too.
Posted by: Kim at August 6, 2006 09:12 PMA really gorgeous stole. I prefer your,nupless,version.
Posted by: Emma at August 6, 2006 07:43 PMLovely! It would work well to be a lacy scarf too, I think.
About the Russian yarn online shop, the owner told me they were working on a large expansion for Fall. He said the yarn lines would be much larger and there would more choices of colours too. Besides, they would offer colour cards like the way KnitPicks are doing and are working on translating the yarn info into English on the ball bands. Right now, I bought one ball of each yarns that I was interested in and tried them out. I am actually anticipating the arrival of Fall! :)
Very beautiful stole - the nupps add something in the way of 3 dimensions, but I don't think you're version looses anything without them.
Posted by: AmyP at August 6, 2006 06:39 PM