Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Maple Leaf Shawl

Maplewing is finally and officially a finished object!

There were a few modifications to the pattern: the yarn used has a finer gauge that what was recommended, so I used US 2.5s instead of US 5s. Since I had a shorter row gauge, but still had quite a bit of width, there is an additional repeat of chart B, and I used a double-stranded German twisted cast-on.

The edges were intentionally blocked asymmetrically to mimic a Maple Leaf. What do you think - did it work?

Pattern: Maplewing Shawl by Anne Hanson (Knitspot.com)
Yarn: Wollmeise lace-garn in Terra di Siena-dark
Yardage: About 175 grams from a 300 gram/1740 yd. skein
Knitting time: early April 2009 to June 22, 2009.
Needle size: 2.5 US

14 comments:

Guinifer said...

Oh wow! I am SO impressed! The color is perfect and it has blocked out just perfectly!

Kay-From the Back Yard said...

That is really beautiful!

porpoise said...

Stunning! Just stunning!

limedragon :-: Harriet said...

It's gorgeous! I can't quite see the asymmetry, but love the edging! Will you be entering it in the Fair? : )

Deepa said...

Photos don't do this one justice, is all I can say after seeing it in person. :)

Christine said...

Absolutely stunning!

Ellen said...

Lovely - A state Fair item?

Alison said...

Wow! That turned out fabulous!

Hannah said...

This is so utterly gorgeous. I totally envy your ability to knit lace.

Unionpearl said...

So beeee-autiful! You must love wearing it.

Gertieanne said...

Do you still order wollmiese yarn? If so I would like to be part of it.

Could you emial me?

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Rani said...

You absolutely have to enter this in the Minnesota Sate Fair. This is amazing! Just gorgeous!

rosalia said...

Really awasome!