Ella, complete!

[sev]

Ella shawl, Print o' the Wave edging in acrylic and silk/mohair.

The long edge (visible in the front-view) is more rippled than I'd hoped.  I knew it would be scalloped, but even after blocking, it wouldn't lie flat. That's the cast-off edge, so if it drives me crazy I can undo it and do the last ten rows in something that increases more slowly.  If I were to do it again, I'd run the edging on all three sides.

The four (well, three-and-a-bit) skeins were hand-dyed and all a little different, and while I striped them together moving from one to the next, the difference between the red-heavy body and pink-heavy edging is pretty apparent.  I think I can live with that, tho.

The mohair is a bit itchy.  This will be a nice dressy wrap, not a cuddle-up-at-home shawl.  Maybe it'll softem up after washing (I've seen recommendations of shampoo and conditioner!).

Now I want an event to  wear a little black dress to so I can show off the wrap!

Comments

Wow!

[grama-nita.livejournal.com]

Cheryl, the shawl is gorgeous and elegant. I love the lace design and especially that beautiful edging. Congratulations. And when you go out in your little black dress and fancy shawl, I will be happy to babysit! Love you, Mom

Date and time stamp

[grama-nita.livejournal.com]

I sent the Wow! comment 4/22/07 at around 7:40pm, not at 2:34 in the morning!

Re: Date and time stamp

[sev]

It's the UTC timezone! Because I know you're not awake at 2am *tomorrow* morning. :)

[firecat]

Fabulous! If you're coming to Wiscon I hope you bring it.

[redandfiery.livejournal.com]

::::envy::::

One day, I will be able to knit lacy patterns too!

[sev]

I'm afraid I'm not going to make it to Wiscon this year -- Lila's a bit young. Next year, more likely.

[sev]

If you can k2tog, you can knit lace.

Well. That, and paying attention, which tends to be where I fall down. :)