Lace shawl decision is made
When all else fails, I fall back on Elizabeth Zimmermann. Particularly the Knitting Workshop. This is the book I would have with me on a desert island.
The Stonington Shawl has a garter stitch body with a lace border. Just what I want for a travel project. Simple at the beginning with more challenge for the trip home. I seem to look at the time every five minutes when we are traveling back home. Keeping track of a lace border will be very helpful.
The simple design will show off the hand-dyed colors of Shimmer Bayou. I'm going to find a fancy border for it. I can't wait to see this all finished!
Oh my, I can't wait to see this shawl when it's done (or in progress). EZ's Stonington Shawl has been calling my name for quite some time now. I like square shawls very much, and lately (with a toddler at home), mindless projects attract my attention all the more. Thanks for sharing this - your yarn choice looks splendid!
Posted by: Susan | July 21, 2008 at 09:14 AM
Hmm.. great choice! Now you have me thinking about that poor lonely bunch of laceweight I have in my stash.. I might join you on this one after my current projects are done!
Posted by: Denise | July 21, 2008 at 09:43 AM
I love that bayou colorway and EZ's books..
Posted by: Plain Jane | July 21, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Excellent choice! A shawl will look lovely in that color. Plus, that is the perfect color to take to Ireland.
I do not own the Workshop by EZ. I only own her Knitting Without Tears, which I adore. I think I will have to go buy the Workshop. BrooklynTweed has been giving the book a lot of love lately too.
Posted by: Marie | July 21, 2008 at 01:28 PM
I just started the Pi Shawl from "Knitting Workshop" a few days ago, and now I'm considering ripping it out and making the Stonington Shawl instead. The diagram looks very interesting and I like multidirectional knitting a lot.
Posted by: Kate (in Customer Service) | July 21, 2008 at 08:42 PM
How many skeins are you going to need?
Posted by: Woolybelle | July 22, 2008 at 02:55 AM
How many skeins are you going to need?
Yikes! I'm not too sure how many skeins will be needed. I am taking along 6 balled up skeins but I will have two extra waiting at home.
Hugs,
Kelley
Posted by: Woolybelle | July 22, 2008 at 02:56 AM
I'm intrigued why you selected this particular book of E's as your favorite? I know it contains the Baby Surprise, the Pi Shawl and the Stonington Shawl. Are the designs the reason it's desert island material or the writing inside? Just curious.
Hi Chelle,
I like this particular book because it goes from absolute beginning knitting instructions through some rather involved projects - lace shawls and a fairisle vest. A well-rounded little bit of knitting information.
Hugs,
Kelley
Posted by: Chelle | July 24, 2008 at 09:19 PM