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July 13, 2006
I'm on a roll!
I finished the Little Arrowhead shawl! However it is unblocked and ends need to be woven in. So I will give a sneak peak, then perhaps by next week I can share the specs!
Here you go:
I have my work cut out for me as I have never blocked a shawl before and I need some "T" pins. Wish me luck....
Like I said, I'm on a roll. I started a new project last night:
AND I FINISHED IT LAST NIGHT TOO!
Okay, so it was using super bulky yarns and ginormous needles.... At least it is finished!
Specs:
Yarn: Blue Sky Bulky Hand Dyes - Light Pink
Needles: Boye US35 (I finally got to use them)
Pattern: Roving Scarf from the book "Knit Ponchos, Wraps, and Scarves by Jane Davis
Notes: I liked this pattern a lot for the obvious reason that I finished it in like an hour. I got the book from the library (which I am going to do more of...) It felt like I was knitting with 2 big pencils you buy at the souvenir shop's at Niagra Falls. Totally weird, but I would do it again.
Posted by beth at July 13, 2006 12:32 PM
Comments
I don't think you necessarily need t pins. Check Stephanie (harlot) or Cara (januaryone) on their archives for blocking shawls.
You use a blunt needle and scrap yarn and weave it loosely into the edges, immerse your shawl, then when blocking, instead of using a million pins, you pull the string taught and pin it down. This way you end up with straight edges and no jags from the pins.
(Makes more sense if you see the pictures of it being done!)
Posted by: Carla at July 13, 2006 01:23 PM
Love the scarf!
Posted by: Julia at July 13, 2006 01:24 PM
You gotta love those quick projects. The shawl is beautiful, such a lovely,rich color.
Posted by: Karen at July 13, 2006 02:15 PM
The shawl is looking great. I love the plumminess of it. For blocking, I never use T-pins until I got a blocking wire kit that came with them.
The scarf looks like a nice speedy knit. I could use one of those right now!
Posted by: Cookie at July 13, 2006 03:09 PM
Oh yes, them so super big needles, to be sure. Looks yummy!
Posted by: abi at July 13, 2006 05:08 PM
yeah! shawl! the colour is fantastic.
i have those big needles too! haven't tried them yet, but i'm sure they were a bit of a challenge! the scarf is so cute, though.
Posted by: kris at July 13, 2006 05:16 PM
Gorgeous coloure (and knitting, ofcourse) of shawl! Would perfectly match with my new hair coloure!
Posted by: sandra at July 13, 2006 06:34 PM
Oh, the shawl is lovely! can't wait to see the blocked model shot ;)
I have used the 35s and the 50s before - so fun and so fast! I actually have two skeins of that same Bulky Alpaca and no idea what to do with it. I think I know now!
Posted by: Lolly at July 14, 2006 08:17 AM
Yeah, it's pretty easy to finish something in a night when the needles are like broomstick handles! It looks great! Gotta love quick projects.
Posted by: Erin at July 14, 2006 12:38 PM
Gotta love the big needles for some fast and cute projects!
Posted by: diana at July 14, 2006 04:42 PM
Girl, you ROCK! That shawl looks awesome.. if you need help blocking let me know... I'm gonna call you later anyway.
Knit on!
Posted by: Mia at July 14, 2006 05:56 PM
Hey. Big or small, you're still cranking out the FO's!
Good going. :)
Posted by: Laurie (Moo!) at July 14, 2006 07:43 PM
Great job on the shawl! I can't wait to see it after blocking.
Posted by: Sheepish Annie at July 14, 2006 09:08 PM
I love that Blue Sky Alpaca yarn. And it is such a quick knit.
Posted by: Kristin at July 15, 2006 10:45 PM
The shawl looks fantastic! Also... I just knit up a sock with the yarn you sent me - it looks AWESOME! Thanks again.
Posted by: amandamonkey at July 16, 2006 05:56 PM
Lovely shawl...don't you jsut love knitting with those jumbo needles? after knitting socks I love picking up a quick project. Ohh have you seen the dye-o-rama page? you won something - go check it out!
Posted by: Marie at July 17, 2006 10:23 AM
welcome back....looks like the geek family had a nice time...and your shawl is lovely...you're becoming quite the spinner....i can't imagine holding needles that large...must be different
Posted by: lemon at July 17, 2006 12:29 PM
oh - they both look great :D
As for blocking, you can either do as above with the yarn, or you can use blocking wires (or welding rods ;) ) to get the nice straight edges....
Posted by: Stephanie at July 17, 2006 12:57 PM
Very pretty shawl. Love the color. You are very purply lately.:)
Posted by: Carol at July 17, 2006 03:55 PM
Gotta love big hooks and needles! And I blocked my first shawl this weekend and LOVE the results. You will most likely feel the same when you do too!
=:8
Posted by: Kimberly at July 17, 2006 04:36 PM
