Prayer Shawl is on its way

I am astounded at how quickly this shawl knit up and how happy I am with the results. It feels light as a cobweb and is a perfect size. Long enough to wrap generously around my friend's shoulders. It is also narrow to fit on a hospital bed.

 

The blocking went quickly with the use of blocking wires. I had thought about wetting it at the office but I love the smell of Kookaburra wash so much that I soaked the shawl at home while Bob finished his breakfast. I wrapped the shawl in a towel, let the bundle spin around on the spin cycle of the washing machine and tossed it into the back of my car. By the time I had it blocked out, it was practically dry. I used my plant mister to dampen it to set the pattern.

Look how it gets caught up in just a light breeze!! I'm so glad to be able to send it off today. And, I've decided to use the same Lattice Shawl pattern for Lora's shawl. The one I promised her about a year ago. I have three colors - Natural, Black Forest and Black in Suri Dream. I think I will play with some sort of striping pattern. I'll think about it while we are in Boston.

Comments

[Janet]

Thanks for showing this prayer shawl. I try to make several a year and the knit three, purl three pattern can be slow. I'm going to try the Lattice Shawl pattern next. Your website and pod cam lessons are so helpful. Thank you.
Janet from Chanhassen, MN

[Joy]

Gorgeous! Love the color and it IS beautiful in the breeze :o)

[Nala]

Hey Kelley,

I just wanted to tell you that I love your blog and want to give your an award! Go on Kelley.

Take care
Lena

[Katherine]

I have never made a shawl, but you are an inspiration. I remember my mom made one when I was a kid. Yours looks so pretty - very nice. And I am always cold on a plane.

Will you be at Stitches West? I just got my flyer. I wish I had something for you to sign - can't very well sign a podcast, but maybe a catalog? Or maybe a pattern. Maybe a piece of paper I could slip into the front of my notes binder! It would be great to meet you.

[Kookaburra]

That looks beautiful!

Thanks for using Kookaburra Wash! :)