Maplewing came off the needles about two weeks ago, and I suddenly realized that I needed blocking wires. A few friends said they would lend theirs, and after trying to remember who they lent them out last to (or trying and failing to locate them); I ordered a set for myself.
The wires arrived yesterday evening. After evening duties were completed, I soaked the shawl for about 60 minutes in wool wash. Seven wires were painstakingly wound through the outer points and central "spine" panel. After shaping and re-pinning the shawl, I checked my watch and realized that it took 140 minutes!!! On top of this, the only space large enough to pin it out was the queen size bed that I sleep in, so sleep was found elsewhere in the house.
The shawl increased 55% in length and 75% in width. Look for final pictures in the near future!
5 comments:
Gorgeous!!!
No sleep for a shawl's sake?
That's dedication.
It's amazing and beautiful! : )
It looks like a sleeping (and beautiful) moth arrayed on that hosta. I can't wait for the final pictures!
This is gorgeous! I just bought this pattern. It's great to see it worked up. Well done.
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