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Posted by Shillelagh on October 26, 2007, 9:26 pm
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> That is beautiful, Shelagh! Tell us how you blocked it, as I will
> be blocking a shawl this year, if all goes well.
> Higs,
> Katherine
Thank you Katherine. I followed the instructions that came with
the pattern. I put it in the sink to get it soaking wet. Gently
squeezed the water out, rolled it in a towel, and don't wring it.
Then laid it out on the towels, made sure the centre line was
straight, pinned the very bottom feather first, then the top of the
shawl. After that I alternated side to side pinning the crochet
edging until it was all done. Now, I wait until it dries. In
this case, they recommend a very light spray of starch to help
the points keep their shape.
Shelagh
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Posted by Katherine on October 27, 2007, 8:17 pm
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> > That is beautiful, Shelagh! Tell us how you blocked it, as I will
> > be blocking a shawl this year, if all goes well.
> > Higs,
> > Katherine
> Thank you Katherine. I followed the instructions that came with
> the pattern. I put it in the sink to get it soaking wet. Gently
> squeezed the water out, rolled it in a towel, and don't wring it.
> Then laid it out on the towels, made sure the centre line was
> straight, pinned the very bottom feather first, then the top of the
> shawl. After that I alternated side to side pinning the crochet
> edging until it was all done. Now, I wait until it dries. In
> this case, they recommend a very light spray of starch to help
> the points keep their shape.
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Thank you. That sounds do-able. <g>
Higs,
Katherine
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Posted by Jan on October 26, 2007, 9:23 pm
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> is up for THE shawl. It's blocking on the floor, but you'll get the idea.
> Woo hoo!!!!
> http://tinyurl.com/3a3b59
> Shelagh
That's a stunning design. Wear it with pride and pleasure.
What needles did you use?
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Jan in MN
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Posted by Shillelagh on October 28, 2007, 2:20 am
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> That's a stunning design. Wear it with pride and pleasure.
> What needles did you use?
Thank you. I used a metal 3.5 mm circular, which eventually
wasn't long enough when I had over 300 stitches on it. So,
I bought an Addi Turbo lace 47" circular. I wish I had
bought it sooner. Those needles are a dream to work with.
I wanted to order the Knit Picks wooden Harmony needles
but they're out of stock. So in the meantime I've ordered
a 3.00 mm and a 3.25 mm metal circular from them to
compare with the Addi.
I have a new shawl pattern I want to try, called The Hanami:
http://pinklemontwist.blogspot.com/2007/02/hanami.html
However, I have Christmas knitting to finish up first (smile)
and two pairs of socks for me. Both pairs are at least
half done.
Shelagh
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Posted by Jan on October 28, 2007, 11:47 am
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> Thank you. I used a metal 3.5 mm circular, which eventually
> wasn't long enough when I had over 300 stitches on it. So,
> I bought an Addi Turbo lace 47" circular. I wish I had
> bought it sooner. Those needles are a dream to work with.
> I wanted to order the Knit Picks wooden Harmony needles
> but they're out of stock. So in the meantime I've ordered
> a 3.00 mm and a 3.25 mm metal circular from them to
> compare with the Addi.
> I have a new shawl pattern I want to try, called The Hanami:
> http://pinklemontwist.blogspot.com/2007/02/hanami.html
> However, I have Christmas knitting to finish up first (smile)
> and two pairs of socks for me. Both pairs are at least
> half done.
> Shelagh
Thanks for the info. I was curious because I find that pointy needles are a
must when doing a lot of lace stitches. I've started the Tidal Wave Socks
which are a little lacy and am pleased with the new Crystal Palace DPs I'm
using. But I'm not fond of the Tofutsies yarn because the plies separate
too easily.
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Jan in MN
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> be blocking a shawl this year, if all goes well.
> Higs,
> Katherine