Saturday, 4 January 2014

Lace Shawl


This is what I am trying to knit, it is called Skywalker.  I bought  Video lessons from Craftsy.
I have always wanted to make a lace shawl but I didn't understand the grid patterns of today.
This was well worth the money as it is well explained,  but still difficult.
In one section I undid what I had done 5 times!! But Laura Nelkin is very good and showed how to do a life line in your knitting. This is where you thread a contrast yarn through a row of stitches so if you have made a mistake you can undo to the life line which holds the stitches.
It isn't easy and I consider myself an experienced knitter, so as well as learning lace knitting, I am learning patience (grrrrr!!) and persistence!! LOL
I am about a quarter way through and will post a pic next time.
 
 I only knit this for a short time because it takes a lot of concentration and I get brain ache!!LOL So I am xstitching in the evenings and doing one design in each week or until I feel I really need a change.


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12 comments:

  1. Vickie4 January 2014 at 20:04

    Wow! Well I am quite impressed.What color is yours?

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  2. Katya4 January 2014 at 20:56

    This shawl looks very impressive! Wishing you the best with the project - and with character building. :) Can't wait to see the WIP picture.

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  3. Beth4 January 2014 at 21:37

    The shawl is beautiful. I can't wait to see what your finished one looks like.

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  4. Leslie:4 January 2014 at 22:19

    The pattern is exquisite, Chris! Can hardly wait to see yours.

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  5. Penny4 January 2014 at 22:24

    It's beautiful, Chris! I'm not an experienced knitter, but I did learn about the life line early on. :)

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  6. Kate5 January 2014 at 04:39

    Wow that is gorgeous - I have trouble with plain knitting so I am totally in awe of your new project. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

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  7. Shebafudge5 January 2014 at 10:45

    Well it looks great to me and what a gorgeous colour.

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  8. Shebafudge5 January 2014 at 10:47

    Sorry, I think I have been a bit thick. Is the picture what yours will look like when it's finished? I give up, I need to go back to bed!

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  9. Caz5 January 2014 at 10:47

    That shawl is gorgeous,, what colour is yours?

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  10. Jackie's Stitches5 January 2014 at 16:09

    You can do it! It takes practice, lifelines, and learning to read your knitting. The last one was hard for me.

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  11. Winifred5 January 2014 at 16:11

    I love knitting lace shawls too. I try not to knit at night as you really need good light & no distractions from the telly!

    I've often had to take my knitting back a few times. Some patterns are better than others to follow.

    Look forward to seeing the finished product!

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  12. Julie5 January 2014 at 21:22

    It's a beautiful pattern Chris, good luck completing it.

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