It has been a cool summer - which prompted me to put aside my sock knitting and take up a bigger project. I pulled out a very special skein of unknown fiber and unknown origin that was given to me by my husband for the holidays. The sport weight wool is heavy, but it made the most loveliest of lacework shawls.
This was my first attempt at lacework and I did ok with it. I had to frog it a few times, ripping back up to six rows of knitting in an attempt to re-work mistakes with yarn overs and - most especially - the 3-into-7 stitch.
Once I got it sorted the shawl came together quickly and blocking it made a nice difference. The yarn really opened up and and the lace panels blossomed. I do wish I knew more about blocking lace and I have a feeling the some weights at the points would have helped give it a bit more shape.
Overall it is a great pattern and lovely finished piece. I am excited to wrap up in it as the temps fall this autumn (or even tomorrow night).
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